Lydia Amazouz

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce a new crackdown on DWP benefits claimants later today, following a post-pandemic spike in people being ruled unfit to work, with the NHS...

The RAC issued a warning that UK petrol prices might soar far above 150p per litre, after rising by roughly 8p this year. Rising UK Petrol Prices Spark Concerns Since...

Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest level in over a month, as inflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slow. Bitcoin Price Falls Below $62,000 Amid Slowed ETF Inflows Before...

The staggering sum of £23 billion encompasses a range of crucial benefits, including over £8 billion in Universal Credit, £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support, and more. According to a...

Compensation provided for UK rail passengers for train delays has hit new highs, with yearly payouts exceeding £100 million and the number of claims for cancelled or delayed trains continuing...

The average UK house price declined by 0.2% in the year leading up to February down from 1.3% in the year leading up to January. Diverging UK House Price Trends...

The governor of the Bank of England has indicated that the UK is still on track for an interest rate cut, as official numbers show a further slowing in the...

When payday is due, millions of Universal Credit recipients will be pleasantly surprised to see an extra £470 in their pockets. This windfall follows closely on the heels of April's...

Scottish Power will pay £1.5 million in reimbursements and penalties after overcharging nearly 1,700 families during the energy crisis and in earlier years, resulting in an average of £294 per...

The UK is set to face food shortages and price increases as severe weather associated with climate change causes low yields on farms both locally and internationally. Rain-Hit Farms Struggle,...

According to data released on Tuesday, the UK job market lost a little more of its inflationary heat, which gave the Bank of England some respite. However, persistent underlying issues...

Households receiving tax credits received an urgent warning after tens of thousands of payments were reduced to zero. Transition to Universal Credit Sparks Benefits Suspension The significant transition comes as...

Over the weekend, the Home Office logged a staggering 748 migrants arriving in Kent after crossing the English Channel. Among them, 214 individuals were brought ashore at Dover on Saturday,...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

Analysts predict that oil prices will reach $100 per barrel by May as Saudi Arabia extends production restrictions. In fact, escalating geopolitical tensions and an extension of the Opec cartel's...

This May, expect several changes to the timing of receiving Universal Credit and other benefit payments, particularly due to two upcoming bank holidays. Stay informed on how these adjustments will...

HMRC is encouraging individuals born between two specific dates to check if they qualify for up to £2,000 in free money through the Child Trust Fund (CTF). The government has...

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy saw a 0.1% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in February of this year, following a 0.3% rise in January....

Thousands of households are expected to receive their portion of a £421 million UK bank boost intended to assist with basic expenses. UK Bank Boost: Government Expands Household Support Fund...

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, more than half a million of UK pensioners will face paying income tax for the first time this week. Tax Burden on UK...

According to Nationwide building society, UK house prices dropped for the first time in three months as high mortgages continue to impact the market. UK House Prices Dip for First...

Despite the UK government's recent implementation of the largest cash boost to the minimum wage in over a decade, a sobering reality persists as millions of UK workers across the...

Tens of thousands of second home owners will face paying double council tax starting next year under new laws introduced by Michael Gove. According to an analysis directed by The...

Starting in April, the employment sector will be subject to a new legislation that will impact workers' pay and leave entitlements. Additionally, working parents will receive certain childcare benefits as...

As the Easter holiday gets underway, millions of people in the UK are expected to hit the road on Good Friday due to heavy winds from Storm Nelson. Storm Nelson...

Millions of UK homes risk overpaying their energy bills if they don't submit their meter readings to their energy suppliers this weekend. Ofgem's April Price Cap Cut: UK Home Energy...

Fuel prices in the UK have taken a worrying turn, as revealed by the latest findings from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Recent data shows a significant surge in...

Millions of UK workers could see a boost in their bank accounts starting April 7, as the UK's lowest-paid workers receive a salary increase, resulting in an additional £160 for...

Nearly 8 million jobs in the UK could be lost due to the omnipresence of artificial intelligence in almost every work field. New research has warned that the people most...

The London Stock Exchange has declared the opening of a market for exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The main stock exchange in the United Kingdom said...

The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends...

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Saturday, keeping the government covered for a fiscal year that started six months ago. President Joe Biden Approves Trillion-Dollar...

Ofgem, the energy watchdog, is considering establishing a new “dynamic” pricing cap based on when British consumers use their energy. Ofgem Considers Dynamic Price Cap Options for the UK Energy...

According to recent polls, the public is more upset with the government's inability to tackle the illegal immigration crisis than at any other point since the Brexit referendum. Public Dissatisfaction...

The Bank of England will soon cut interest rates to 3% in a move to support mortgage borrowers as inflation declines sharply, according to senior economists from KPMG. The Bank...

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

Middle and high-income households in the UK are heading towards the worst ever era of declining living standards since the 1960s, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned. Middle and...

According to data from the Student Loans Company obtained by the BBC, the highest student debt has now surpassed £230,000. Student Loan Debt in the UK Reaches New Heights According...

Policymakers at the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time, despite a fall in inflation. The Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates...

In an ongoing salary dispute, junior doctors in England have overwhelmingly opted to carry out six months of further strike action. Junior Doctors Overwhelmingly Support Extended Strike Action The Health...

London Underground drivers have announced a strike that will disrupt the capital's underground service throughout the Easter holidays. London Underground Train Drivers Announce New  Strikes Members of Aslef, the train...

UK inflation dropped to 3.4% in February, the lowest rate for two and a half years, as the annual pace of price hikes started to slow after surging in January....

The Bank of England has been called to intensify efforts to bring the finance industry into line with the UK's climate targets. Prominent Economists and Advocacy Organizations Urge Bank of...

According to a campaign group, more than 6.7 million people in the UK are in financial difficulty as the cost of living pushes more families into debt. Rising Insolvency Rates...

London's population reaches new record heights amid surging migration rates and a reversal of the pandemic's 'race for space'. London Population on the Rise amid Surging Migration Levels According to...

House asking prices have surged by more than £5000 in March as the mortgage market recovery uplifts sellers' confidence in property values. House Asking Prices Surge, but Buyers are Still...

Amid fears that sensitive data leaks would occur, the UK defence chiefs were urged to take action and ban the controversial application known as TikTok. UK Defence Chiefs Pressured to...

In an effort to allay rumours over when the next general election would be held, Rishi Sunak declared that his "working assumption" was that the vote would happen in the...

The British public's estimates for the rate of inflation over the next year have declined in the previous three months, according to a Bank of England survey released on Friday,...

McDonald's was hit by technical issues on Friday morning, leaving customers across the UK and around the world unable to process their food orders.  McDonald's Faces Global IT Issues Consumers...