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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...

Universal Credit beneficiaries have been notified of a likely delay to the increase in their benefits. They could have to wait up to two months before their increased payments are...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is actively encouraging households suffering from certain health conditions to check their eligibility for a vital support payment this month. People with one...

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...

Law firms have warned that private schools are being "forced" to anticipate redundancies in advance of Labour's planned 20% VAT on tuition fees. Following Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to tax...

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 on the cusp of a historic shift towards a healthier future, amid plans to introduce radical smoking ban laws. The aim of this legislation is to eliminate...

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...

Thousands of Universal Credit recipients are getting up to an extra £262 from the Department for Work and Pensions following a rule change. New regulations have recently been introduced by...

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...

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...

In accordance with the government's commitment to the Triple Guarantee, April's increase in the state pension should provide people aged 65 and over with a boost to their income. New...

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...

Britain's economic vitality is under the microscope as the decision by the public sector to adopt a four-day work week generates much discussion and concern. Indeed, the Welsh Government, backed...

In a recent social media post, President Bukele announced that El Salvador will offer 5,000 free passports, worth $5 billion under the country's passport programme, to highly skilled workers from...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its help even further this year. With its new £812 loan scheme, the DWP is taking a generous step towards ensuring...

Halifax, a leading UK lender, reported that UK housing prices fell in March for the first time in six months, which surprised analysts and added to the indications of irregularity...

The British train network faces serious disruption as a result of industrial action by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF). The union has been at loggerheads with...

The National Insurance cut which has been a lifeline for many is expected to come into effect this week, promising more disposable income for millions of hard-working people in the...

Leading UK Affordable Housing Associations issued warnings recently, pointing to a growing shortage of housing supply and the increasing financial difficulty of building new affordable homes. As public funding falls,...

Millions of carers in the UK are not receiving the support they need through programs such as carer's credit or carer's allowance. Looking after another person for at minimum of...

Britain's Universal Credit system is due to undergo major changes in 2024. The scheduled increase, which is set to impact millions of recipients, should take effect from April. Crucially, however,...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced uplifting news for benefit claimants amid escalating financial burdens. From 1st April, those receiving both Universal Credit and the State Pension...

The UK is taking steps to keep up with the rising cost of living by significantly increasing the legal minimum wage. However, the question remains: will it be enough? 9.8%...

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently completed a major review of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) system, which offers financial support to people with health conditions or...

Britain's households are set to be hit by a wave of rising bills for essential services, as a number of companies implement their annual price hikes from 1 April. The...

The 1,724th EuroMillions draw of the massive £44 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday, 29 March 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were...

It is commonly believed that the British government, a body elected by the people, mostly by its pensioners, always has their interests at heart. However, this perception is not entirely...

The soaring cost of living has put a lot of people in Britain on the verge of destitution. Fortunately, help is at hand as charities such as Turn2us step up...

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...

UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to implement a significant increase in state pension rates. UK pensioners are set to receive a substantial increase in state pension...

If you are living in the UK and suffer from a mental health condition that affects your daily life, you may be eligible for financial help from the government. Often...

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...

The 1,723rd EuroMillions draw of the massive £33 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were...

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...

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...

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has indicated that further interest rate cuts are probable this year, given the encouraging signs that inflation is approaching the Bank's target. Interest Rate...

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...

The recent borrowing figures of the UK government have been a surprise to many. The nation's finances seem to be under more strain than anticipated, with a reported borrowing 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...

By 2029, the UK is expected to lose £15 billion in fuel tax revenue, a warning from the nation's budget watchdog that underlines the need to raise or replace fuel...

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...

In downtown Quezon City, a flourishing crypto gaming internet café brings together a community with a common vision (to make money). Joniel Bon's business, a leading figure in the crypto...

The UK government has announced plans to temporarily suspend import tariffs on more than 120 products for two years starting April 2026. The aim is to help small and medium-sized...

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...