Economy

Thousands of benefit claimants in Ireland will have to prepare for a significant change to their payment schedule due to the upcoming May Bank Holiday. In addition, updates have been...

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...

The UK Government's recent decision to freeze income thresholds could result in unexpected tax liabilities for around 127,680 married couples in the 2024-25 tax year. This is due to the...

NatWest Bank is moving swiftly to increase the monthly fees associated with several of its packaged bank accounts. Customers will potentially have to pay an extra £60 a year. New...

A Member of Parliament has drawn attention to a problem involving a substantial number of divorced individuals who may have been overlooked in the DWP's State Pension benefit calculation, potentially...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is coming under increasing pressure to review the compensation due to Waspi women (Women Against State Pension Inequality). This follows a decision by...

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...

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 the...

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...

The independent public spending watchdog warns that the quality of services for England's most vulnerable children may be compromised by the UK government's proposed Extended Childcare Offer. The National Audit...

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 Lord...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a wide range of financial support schemes for older people, of which the state pension is one of the most important. However,...

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...

UK drivers should prepare themselves for a fuel price hike the next time they stop at the petrol station, as prices soared to their highest level since November of last...

Over the last few years, the number of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for mental health problems has risen dramatically across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions...

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...

Universal Credit claimants with children have been alerted to the potential for childcare support worth up to £1,739 per month. This is part of the UK Government's initiative to help...

The cost of living crisis that has plagued millions of households since the end of 2021 appears to be easing, as data shows that UK grocery price inflation fell to...

The British government will be strengthening the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by extending its powers to combat benefit abuse. Akin to the authority held by HM Revenue and...

Brits are being urged to check their payslips as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collect an estimated £5.8 billion in overpaid tax. This enormous error is mainly due to incorrect...

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...

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...

Rishi Sunak's controversial Rwanda deportation bill has successfully passed through the parliamentary process, paving the way for legal proceedings over the potential deportation of dozens of asylum seekers. The Bill...

Millions of British citizens are going to notice changes to the dates on which they receive benefits such as the state pension, PIP, child benefit and other allowances as a...

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...

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...

The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election....

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...

Early fees are likely to become a substantial monthly financial burden when post-Brexit border checks begin at the end of this month. New Brexit Border Charges Several key figures in...

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...

The British Treasury has recently made a key announcement that will bring relief to many people, particularly women aged between 60 and 70. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) started reaching...

The government has reopened its multi-million pound Hardship Fund in response to the economic impact of the pandemic. If you are a low-income household or on benefits, you can apply...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out to provide financial relief to senior citizens who are facing an escalating cost of living. The scheme, which is aimed...

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...

Are you aware that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) carries out frequent assessments of benefit claimants? The assessments enable the DWP to identify people who may be retrospectively...

Pension funds are anticipating a penalty worth tens of billions of pounds as levelling up secretary Michael Gove attempts to save his dream of reshaping the centuries-old property leasehold system...

According to reliable government sources, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is currently mulling over further National Insurance reductions. The announcement of tax policy scheduled for September is generating growing impatience about the tax...

According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced massive changes to the UK's welfare system. Mr Sunak stated in a speech on Friday morning that it is a "moral mission" to reform...

The think-tank claims that eliminating three important inheritance tax reliefs would create a fairer system and bring in £3 billion for the Treasury in the current tax year. In a...

DWP Attendance Allowance (AA) is a significant financial benefit for people over State Pension age. In particular, it benefits those with health problems such as arthritis and back pain, which...

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...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently issued a statement urging people born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 to check for unclaimed assets in dormant accounts. This...

Coventry Building Society has reached a preliminary deal to purchase The Co-operative Bank in a transaction valued at £780 million. This monumental acquisition will enable the Co-operative Bank, which is...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could owe substantial financial compensation to many claimants, who could receive up to £12,000. This comes after a review process launched by the...

Many families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are struggling with the high cost of living crisis. However, a solution may be at hand in the form of the NHS...

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...

According to current statistics, approximately one million households in the UK could lose up to £6,500 in state pension due to a simple oversight in claiming child benefit. Shockingly, child...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is well known for its dedication to supporting people with health problems through a range of benefits. One such benefit is Employment and...