Energy customers will be able to save up to £300 annually as the new Labour Government implements one of its key manifesto pledges, Great British Energy (GB Energy). GB Energy...
Over one million state pensioners can expect to get a series of additional payments amounting to £368.75 later this year. State Pensioners Can Expect Up to £368 to Hit Their...
UK households are set to get up to £997 in new benefits, boosts, and bill reductions due to financial changes taking effect this July. This month is both financially and...
The government’s Household Support Fund is giving out £100 cost of living payment for thousands of households to help pay for necessary expenses. Thousands of Households Can Access £100 Cost...
Citizens Advice recently published its latest assessment of the customer experience of UK energy suppliers, information that shows which suppliers offer the best or worst customer experience. The independent advisory...
July will be a month of major changes in your pocket, with Ofgem lowering its price cap as well as new rules by some of the biggest high street banks....
More than one million Scottish residents over the State Pension age will be able to receive two new devolved benefits beginning before the end of the year. Scottish Government Introduces...
Seven major money and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) adjustments will take effect in July. The upcoming month will bring updates to everything from energy bills to benefits, which...
Millions of UK households could face a council tax increase after July. The Labour Party's Wes Streeting has refused to rule out a council tax increase if it wins the...
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...
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,...
The Resolution Foundation, a leading think-tank, has warned that record immigration has not made Britons richer, and has instead masked a major productivity crisis. Britain's Record Immigration Levels and Economic...
According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, the State Pension provides vital financial support to approximately 12.7 million people in the United Kingdom, including more...
At a time when rising council tax, broadband and mobile phone prices, as well as pressures on family finances, have put a strain on customer spending growth, a report suggests...
More than one million individuals over State Pension are set to get a series of one-off payments worth nearly £370 before the end of this year by the Scottish Government...
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home remains a hypothetical discussion for most people. Many cannot afford to buy a property or even to leave the family home to...
UK households' gas bills could be hit by a £1,000 increase if further proposals to transfer eco-taxes from electricity bills to gas bills are implemented. Claire Coutinho, the Energy Secretary,...
Energy bills are set to fall for millions of households this summer. Energy regulator Ofgem is expected to announce a new price cap later this week. Consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts...
UK inflation fell to 2.3% in April, marking the lowest percentage for almost three years, but the fall was less than expected, dashing expectations of an interest rate cut much...
The Scottish Government is planning to replace Winter Fuel Payments with a newly distributed lump sum to be expected later this year. Scottish Government Proposes State Pension Age Winter Heating...
With a 4.9 percent rise from the year prior, the UK's green taxes revenue in 2023 was £52.5 billion, nearly returning to the pre-pandemic state. The rate of corporation tax...
UK energy company British Gas has announced an "innovative" new scheme under which it will match payments made by customers to clear energy bill arrears. This scheme aims to help...
Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...
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...
New regulations on diesel could improve vehicle performance and deliver substantial savings for drivers. A report published today suggests that customers of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will soon benefit...
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 UK Government has announced the Great British Insulation Scheme at a time when winters are getting colder and energy costs are soaring. This innovative initiative aims to ease the...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's government recently made an announcement that should bring much-needed relief to thousands of struggling households across the UK. A £421 million support programme, Household Support Fund, is...
As of 2024, the UK's mortgage payments had risen by a staggering 60% compared to 2021, giving a clear idea of the financial pressure homeowners are under. This significant jump...
The forthcoming bank holiday could cause serious disruption at one of the world's busiest airports, Heathrow. The Unite union has announced plans for major strikes, which could result in grounded,...
Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest air hubs, is set for major disruption as almost 800 workers plan to strike between 7 and 13 May. The strike is in...
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 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...
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,...
Elon Musk, CEO of social network X, formerly known as Twitter, has suggested that new users would have to pay a fee or tax before they could engage in activities...
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...
From this Monday, energy bills across the UK are set to hit their lowest level for two years. However, the complex dynamics of the energy market point to a continuing...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Londoners have an opportunity to aid Ukraine's humanitarian efforts in a unique initiative. Owners of cars that fail to meet London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) requirements are now eligible...
UK households face paying an additional £200 on their energy bills as plans to maintain Britain's lights through the construction of extra gas-powered fire plants will soon take effect. Experts...
According to a scathing assessment by the government's spending watchdog, the UK's ambitious plans to overhaul its weakening railway system are encountering significant delays, marked by a failure to achieve...
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) anticipates a notable economic development as inflation is projected to dip below the government's 2% target in the coming months. OBR Forecasts Inflation Dip...
With the cryptocurrency market ablaze, Bitcoin is seizing the spotlight once again, surging past $67,000 for the first time in years. After a period of dormancy, the pioneer cryptocurrency has...
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget 2024 announcement may have left you wondering about the impact on your finances. Substantial changes are on the horizon, with key measures on tax, benefits,...