Lydia Amazouz

Lydia Amazouz

Web content writer/ editor with a background in economics.

More Migrant Boats Persist in Crossing Channel to England Amid Rwanda Threat

Dozens of people in two migrant boats arrived on England’s southern coast on Saturday, joining thousands of asylum-seekers who had made the perilous sea trip from France this year. UK…

More Migrant Boats Persist in Crossing Channel to England Amid Rwanda Threat

DWP Overhaul Could Involve Replacing PIP Payments with New Overseas System

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a complete reform of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It says it is investigating measures such as “stopping regular cash payments” of…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Pension Savers Warned of Imminent Reform with New Tax-Free Lump Sum Cap

Wealthy pension savers are being cautioned that a new “catch in the small print” of lifetime allowance legislation might put them at danger of paying excessively tax on pension withdrawals.…

Tax Advisor Giving Pension Savers Advice On Pension Tax

Train Strikes and Traffic Jams Forecasted to Disrupt UK Travel Plans in the Coming Days

Traffic bottlenecks caused by bank holiday getaways will herald the beginning of a rough ten days for British drivers and rail passengers, as a wet early May is interspersed with…

Train Strikes and Traffic Jams Forecasted to Disrupt UK Travel Plans

UK Car Insurance Prices to Surge Higher amid Rise of AI-Generated Fake Crash Claims

UK car insurance prices may keep rising after industry experts warned that people are exploiting AI technology to defraud insurers when filing claims. Insurance Fraud on the Rise as AI…

Car Insurance Papers, Calculator, Miniature Red Car, Pen and Coins

WASPI Campaign Gains Significant Backing for Full DWP Support

The Scottish Parliament has demanded “full compensation” for the WASPI (Women against State Pension Inequality) generation of state pensioners. Scottish Government Backs Resolution for WASPI Compensation as Pressure Mounts Following…

WASPI Campaign Gains Significant Backing for Full DWP Support

HMRC Unveils New Tax Rules Affecting Workers, Including Travel Expenses and Emergency Call-Outs

The British citizens who are qualified for tax relief under HMRC’s new travel rules have been identified. Andy Wood, a tax expert, outlines the difficulties of tax relief for travel expenses…

HMRC Paper

State Pension Overhaul: Plans to End NI Deductions Unveil Future Pay and Retirement Age Changes

  The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has stated that he can “rule out” raising the State Pension age in order to support the UK Government’s proposal to abolish…

Basic State Pension to Be Cut by £2,800 Annually Due to April Reform, Sparking Concerns

NHS Prescription Fees Nearly Hit £10, Yet Thousands Eligible for Free Medications

NHS prescription prices in the UK rose by 2.59% on May 1, marking a dark day for individuals in need of medication. Many are blasting the rise in prices to…

Piggy Bank, Coins And Medicine Box

HMRC Implements Daily £10 Fines for Unsubmitted Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Following the passage of a key deadline, HMRC has begun issuing £10 daily fines to anyone who have yet to complete their self-assessment tax return. HMRC Imposes Daily Fines for…

Parents Could Receive £5,000 Parental Tax Allowance Under New HMRC Proposal

Millions of Non-Benefit Recipients to Receive Extra £57 in Bank Accounts

Millions of non-benefit claimants are noticing an additional £57 in their account balances. This is due to reductions in National Insurance, the tax paid by working people, which allows households…

DWP to Provide State Pensioners with £175 in Bank Accounts Through New Benefit Payments

Parents Claiming Child Benefit Payment Urged to Update Information as Deadline Looms

Some parents and legal guardians are required to update their personal information on GOV.UK to guarantee Child Benefit payments continue in June. This affects anyone with a 16-year-old child who was previously…

Thousands of Parents Can Now Claim Up to £200 in Free School Uniform Grants

Bitcoin Price Dips Following Record Highs and ‘Halving’ Event

Bitcoin’s price is falling in the aftermath of record highs and the “halving” event. The cryptocurrency’s value has already dropped 17 percent in the last month and 12 percent in…

Man Holding Bitcoin Next To Decreasing Arrow

People with These 27 NHS Health Conditions Can Still Access £798 DWP PIP Support

Following the government’s announcement of a review of the benefits, significant changes to the DWP’s Personal Independence Payments could be implemented soon. However, for the time being, the Department for…

Medical Equipment Next To UK Currency To Symbolize People with These 27 NHS Health Conditions Can Still Access £798 DWP PIP Support

Eight Money and Cost of Living Changes Set to Roll Out This May: Discover the Latest Adjustments!

Eight money and cost of living adjustments that will affect bank accounts. New changes go into effect this month, affecting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, Universal Credit beneficiaries,…

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

UK House Prices Dip as Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates

According to Nationwide, UK house prices dipped in April as prospective buyers faced persistent affordability pressures. UK House Prices Slide as Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates The UK’s largest building society…

Gloved Hands Holding A Miniature House Over A Decreasing Set Of Coins To Symbolise UK House Prices Decline

DWP to Drop ‘Work Capability’ Assessment for Universal Credit Amid PIP Reform

The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

HMRC Warns 730,000 Tax Credits Claimants of Possible Payment Suspension

Amidst the renewal season for tax credits, HMRC has issued a crucial warning to 730,000 claimants. Those receiving Working Tax Credit and or Child Tax Credit will start receiving renewal…

HMRC to Issue £500 Payment to Parents for Summer Holidays

UK Households Set to Receive Four £300 Cost of Living Boosts in June and July

UK households will soon receive four Cost of Living payments as part of a major Cost of Living boost dedicated to the most impoverished families amid the critical financial period…

Cost of Living Payments: DWP Rolls Out New Benefits for Universal Credit Claimants

Average Rents in the UK Surge to Record High

  Average private rent prices have surged again in the UK, reaching record heights, with yearly rental growth in hotspot areas including Reading and Coventry running at nearly 20%. UK…

Surge of Average Rents in the UK

HMRC Targets Pet Owners with Tax Bills That Many Remain Unaware Of

  The British population is currently grappling with a plethora of tax obligations, to an extent that event HMRC finds it hard to keep up. With allowances frozen or slashed,…

Jar Of Pound Coins On Top Of An Opened HMRC Tax Letter

Millions of Average UK Workers Lose £200 Weekly from Bank Accounts

According to the Trades Union Congress, many average UK workers have seen £200 vanish from their bank accounts.  Average UK Workers Experience Real Wage Decline, Criticisms of Conservative Policies Arise…

Millions of Average UK Workers Losing £200 Weekly from Bank Accounts

New UK Driving Reform to Deduct £157 from Millions of Drivers’ Bank Accounts

  Amidst the introduction of a new UK driving reform, recent analysis highlights a concerning trend: the average cost of car insurance in the UK has surged by one-third within…

New UK Driving Reform to Deduct £157 from Millions of Drivers' Bank Accounts

Government Calls for Overhaul of Failing Disability Benefit System

Over three million disabled people across the UK face the risk of losing their crucial monthly payments under the new governmental reforms targeting the benefit system. PIP Reform Sparks Backlash:…

DWP PIP Claim Form

Over 300,000 Households Miss Out on £4,338 in Rental Support – Here’s How to Apply!

Nearly 300,000 households are missing out on £1.2 billion in rental support. According to a new Policy in Practice study, hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are entitled for about…

Landlord Handing House Key to Tenant

New UK Law Threatening to Seize, Freeze and Destroy Crypto Assets Takes Effect

On April 26, newly enacted laws that empower law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom to “seize, freeze and destroy” crypto assets came into effect. This legislative action directly responds…

HMRC Reminds Investors to Report Crypto Gains Amid Tax Crackdown

Scotland Tuition Break: How to Secure Free University Tuition by Relocating to Scotland

While the largest student loan debt has skyrocketed to £213,000 and the average outstanding sum in England hit £45,000, students from Scotland enrolled in Scottish universities enjoy exemption from tuition…

Scotland Tuition Break: How to Secure Free University Tuition by Relocating to Scotland

Bank of England Under Pressure Amidst Internal Division and Political Demands for Rate Cut Reform

The Bank of England is facing increasing Tory pressure for interest rate reduction ahead of the scheduled May rate-setting meeting, driving economists to caution that politicians should not interfere with…

Bank of England

Unclaimed Council Tax Support: Millions of British Households Missing Out on £1,513 Each – Here’s How to Claim It!

Over two million British households have been warned they may be missing out on council tax benefits worth more than £1,500 each year. Many People Could be Missing out on…

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

London Underground Strikes: Last-Minute Dates Announced for Today

Following the recent announcement of six days of train strikes across the UK by the ASLEF union, London Underground strikes have been revealed for today (April 26). London Underground Customer…

London Underground Strikes

Universal Credit Benefit Switch Could Spell Misery for Many, MPs Warn

MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises…

Universal Credit Benefit Switch Could Spell Misery for Many, MPs Warn

HMRC Issues £42 Million Tax Refund: Pensioners Caught Out by Outdated System

Following an incorrect amount of tax being charged on pension income, HMRC has refunded more than £42 million in pension tax overpayment refunds in the first quarter of 2024. HMRC…

HMRC Issues £42 Million Tax Refund

Octopus, British Gas, E.On, and EDF Customers Eligible for £210 Energy Refund

More than half of the main energy firms’ customers may be eligible to claim refunds on their bills, as it is revealed that millions of individuals are sitting on rising…

Energy Customers of EDF, British Gas, Octopus, OVO, and EON to Receive £572 Payment

HMRC’s New Tax Raid Targets ‘Two Million’ Married Couples

According to tax specialists, HMRC is purportedly targeting around two million married couples in a new tax crackdown, and many are unaware of the approaching threat.  HMRC Targets Two Million…

Parents Could Receive £5,000 Parental Tax Allowance Under New HMRC Proposal

UK to Raise Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak Affirms

In light of growing challenges to international security, the prime minister Rishi Sunak announces an increase in the military budget. UK Plans Defence Spending Increase to 2.5% of GDP by…

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Announces Raising Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP

Car Insurance Costs to Decrease for Monthly Payers: Firms Address Expensive Fees

  Car insurance experts are pushing for big reforms to be made in order to assist drivers who are faced with overwhelming costs, amid concerns that disadvantaged motorists are paying…

New UK Driving Reform to Deduct £157 from Millions of Drivers' Bank Accounts

Millions Urged to Increase Pension Contributions to Avert Retirement Crisis

Ministers have been advised that private sector workers and businesses must contribute more to their pensions to avoid a retirement crisis. Urgent Reforms Needed to Bolster Pension Contributions According to…

People Retiring This Year Must Claim New State Pension or Risk Facing Payment Delays

KPMG UK Revokes Foreign Graduate Job Offers Amidst Stringent Visa Regulations

KPMG UK has cancelled employment offers for certain foreign graduates in the UK after the government strengthened visa requirements for abroad workers in an effort to reduce record immigration. KPMG…

UK Universities Report Decline in International Student Enrollment Amid Visa Concerns

Public Sector Pensions Should Undergo Reduction, Says Former Civil Service Head

  The former head of the civil service believes that public sector pensions should be reduced to help fund pay increases.  Public Sector Pension Concerns Exacerbated by Workplace Morale Crisis…

A Group of Retirees Discussing Public Sector Pensions

State Pension Age People with Vision Issues Eligible for Up to £434 Monthly Support

Approximately two million people in the United Kingdom suffer from impaired vision or a degenerative eye condition. More than 59,267 working-age persons under 65 receive additional financial assistance through Personal…

State Pension Old Man Trying On Glasses At A Doctor's Office

UK Weather Mix: Sunshine and Showers Ahead

The UK weather forecast for the upcoming days promises a blend of sunshine and showers, with temperatures maintaining a cooler edge. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect: Tonight’s…

Uk Weather Person Holding Umbrella

Car Tax Chaos: Government Hints at Review as Drivers Face £140 VED Charge Shock

  Hundreds of motorists have revealed that they were aware that significant changes had been made to car tax fees, which will affect practically all petrol and diesel owners. Car…

Drivers Urged to Follow 'Three-Year Rule' or Risk to Lose Thousands

Young Caregivers Eligible for £383 Annual Payment: Apply for the Young Carer Grant Today!

Social Security Scotland encourages eligible young caregivers to apply for the yearly Young Carer Grant, which is now valued £383.75 during the fiscal year 2024/25. Since its inception in 2019, the…

UK Currency Symbolizing Young Caregivers Eligible for £383 Annual Payment

Universal Credit Alert: DWP Puts 600,000 Households on Notice for Major Change

A large number of households are being notified about big changes to their benefits. People who receive income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) will be transferred to Universal Credit by April…

Universal Credit

DWP State Pension and Attendance Allowance Boost: Get Up to £1,319 Monthly!

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to State Pension claimants to collect £1,319 per month. Over 1.5 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance are expected to…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

State Pension Warning: Act Now or Face Significant Financial Loss!

Workers are being urged to verify their State Pension contributions and seize the chance to refill any missing payments before a deadline. People who failed to update their contributions have…

State Pension: Full List of Older People Eligible for Back Payments Before Year's End Revealed

DWP Boosts Monthly Payments to £800! Find Out How You Could Benefit!

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month, bringing the maximum monthly benefit for about three million recipients to £800. DWP…

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

Thames Water Considers Raising Annual Bills by £627 to Address Leak Repairs

Thames Water is considering raising bills by up to £627 per year to restore its leaking network after committing to invest up to £3 billion extra over the next five…

Thames Water Workers Standing Besides Thames Water Van

State Pension Age Compensation Bill for WASPI Women Pushed to Next Month

Alan Brown, an SNP MP, has asked the UK government to “do the right thing” and the Labour Party “to commit” to his State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill “if they…

Waspi Women Holding Banners and Placards Advocating for Justice for Women Affected by Changes to the State Pension Age

State Pension Age PIP Recipients Set to Receive £1,622 Monthly Boost!

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 3.5 million persons in the UK were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as of the end of January…

People on New or Basic State Pension Can Switch Monthly Payments to Weekly