176 results for "Cost of living"

Tourist tax is becoming increasingly popular within the travel business, as more popular holiday destinations either start to apply the tax or discuss the possibility of introducing it. With the...

Households could benefit financially under the current cost of living crisis from a boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ease the burden of energy bills. Coventry...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

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, taxpayers...

Scotland is about to implement a new Disability Benefit Scheme, the Pension Age Disability Payment, for people of State Pension age with a disability or long-term condition. This new payment...

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...

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 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...

UK train operators are headed for turmoil as a long-running pay dispute has turned into a series of strikes. This latest development, announced by the ASLEF union, sees train drivers...

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....

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...

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...

UK government body the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a helping hand to eligible Universal Credit recipients with its Help to Save scheme. The scheme allows people...

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 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...

Understanding the changes to Child Benefit and the High Income Threshold is critical for financial planning for a family living in the United Kingdom. HMRC announced on its website that...

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...

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%...

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...

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...

Mental wellbeing has become increasingly important for overall health in our rapidly changing world. The UK, despite being a developed nation, faces several challenges in this area. A recent survey...

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...

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...

British pensioners with income tax may be concerned to learn that they stand to lose £1,000 in Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt's new Budget. His proposal to freeze the...

As anticipation grows among Conservative Members of Parliament, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil a substantial £5 billion pre-election tax break for motorists in the forthcoming Budget. Speculation is...

In February, the combination of wet weather and persistent cost of living challenges significantly dampened retail sales, leading to a meagre growth rate of just 1%. Many households opted to...

Rail passengers in England and Wales have been faced with major disruption to their travel plans. In fact, rail fares were increased by almost 5% on 2 January. Reports indicate...

In the wake of the UK's confirmed recession and persistent cost of living challenges, low-income families are grappling with financial strain. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals alarming levels...

UK food price inflation reached its lowest rate in two years due to declining energy costs and intensified competition among supermarkets, providing relief for households amidst stretched budgets. Moderate Food...

As local authority funding faces an acute crisis, fresh analysis reveals an alarming trend: the overwhelming majority of councils across the UK are gearing up to enact maximum council tax...

Recent reports highlight that high housing prices and insecure jobs in Britain are causing UK middle class households to grapple with financial struggles in their journey to maintain decent living...

Economists are pointing to a potential emergence of Britain's economy from recession, propelled by a significant surge in real wages. This wage surge is considered a pivotal factor in bolstering...

The Bank of England faces the peril of exacerbating the UK's recession unless it promptly reduces interest rates to alleviate the strain on households grappling with the relentless cost of...

Official data shows that UK inflation held steady at 4% in January, defying all the previous forecasts of a higher rise, as household goods' and food prices drop counteracting the...

Amidst the soaring cost of living in the UK, individuals and families eagerly anticipate essential UK financial support. Understanding the intricacies of these allocations is vital for effective financial planning....

The U.S. has undergone one depression in the last century—from the stock market crash of 1929 to 1939. Conditions since then have dramatically improved. However, the emergence of the "Silent...

Gambling winnings can drastically affect your financial benefits. According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), winnings are considered part of your capital, which could result in a reduction...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the number of people who have applied for out-of-work sickness benefits has reached unprecedented highs in the first four months of...

Council tax bills are expected to climb by £600 per year, delivering a cost-of-living shock to millions of households throughout the UK. Council Tax Warning: Funding Crisis Looms for Local...

HMRC will provide a £500 boost to help struggling parents meet the costs of summer childcare throughout the school holidays. Understanding HMRC's Tax-Free Childcare: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Details Tax-Free...

A 'cruel' Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits cap will result in hundreds of thousands additional households losing £4,300 per year. The Growing Impact of DWP's Universal Credit Rule...

Britain is in for some good news on Wednesday, with official figures expected to show that inflation has returned to the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides State Pension and welfare benefits to about 22.7 million people across the United Kingdom. New numbers revealed in the 2024 Fraud and...

According to the most recent data available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), about 12.7 million seniors nationwide, including over a million retirees residing in Scotland, presently receive...

If the Conservatives win the General Election on July 4, they have promised to reform the benefits system and put an end to soaring welfare bills. The Tory manifesto states...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...