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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a "checklist" for persons transitioning from PIP to Adult Disability Payment in the midst of a disability benefit crackdown. DWP Issues Transition...

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Some regions of the UK could soon be hit by a brief Mediterranean heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 23°C. Forecasts suggest that some lucky Britons could experience this...

Residents of County Durham were caught unawares this afternoon when a cloud of orange gas containing nitrous oxide spread across the sky following an industrial accident at a fertiliser manufacturing plant....

HMRC is sending letters to more than a million parents to remind them that they must renew their claim for child benefit or risk losing their payments. A £2,212 Warning...

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 UK government has announced plans to give workers an extra £450 as the autumn approaches, in a bid to address what it sees as an unfair burden on people's...

A recent analysis commissioned by Microsoft predicts that if the UK embraces cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), the country's GDP could increase by £550 billion by 2035. The study,...

A report by the UK's spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, has revealed that taxpayers have spent the equivalent of 800 years on hold with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...

The Cornwall council has received an additional £4.5 million as part of the government's free initiative to support struggling UK households. Each council receives a varied amount of funds based...

Under substantial government changes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a massive overhaul of the welfare system, warning nearly half a million people receiving Personal Independence Payments...

The UK emerged from recession at the beginning of the year thanks to stronger-than-expected growth. According to official statistics, the GDP expanded by 0.6% between January and March—the quickest pace...

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...

The next government will be required to hit voters with post-election tax increases and delay net-zero investment unless it is willing to scrap Treasury guidelines for managing public finances, according...

British Retail Bank TSB is to cut 250 jobs and close 36 branches. The job cuts will affect the bank's fraud operations, central operations and staff in branches scheduled for...

PIP claimants may have to provide a 'proof letter' under new reforms issued by the Department of Work and Pensions. PIP Claimants Required to Provide Evidence for Purchases Under New...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme concerning a  ‘joined-up work and health support service’ to assist nearly 59,000 persons suffering from long-term illnesses or...

Borrowers expecting costs to come down will have to wait longer, as Bank of England governors are poised to wait for more compelling indications that the cost-of-living crisis has eased....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

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...

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:...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently issued an important reminder to eligible households not to overlook the possibility of claiming up to £1,331 a year in child benefit for newborn...

Changes to the payment schedules for various benefits facilitated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have been announced due to the May...

Recent statistics suggest that many pensioners may have been overtaxed on their pension withdrawals. Claimants are being encouraged to check whether they are entitled to a tax refund from HM...

The UK Benefits System is on the verge of major changes that will redefine the way its citizens interact with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These include people...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Building society revisions proposed by a Sunderland MP are anticipated to help more first-time homebuyers get on the property ladder. First-Time Homebuyers Set to Benefit as Building Societies Act Amendment...

The UK heads for higher temperatures as an Iberian plume moves across the country. According to the latest weather maps, the Iberian plume is set to bathe much of the...

This Saturday, rail services connecting London, the North, and Scotland will face significant disruptions as LNER train drivers are set to strike. ASLEF Members at LNER Strike Over Terms and...

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...

Compensation provided for UK rail passengers for train delays has hit new highs, with yearly payouts exceeding £100 million and the number of claims for cancelled or delayed trains continuing...

Hong Kong has broken new ground by becoming the first jurisdiction to allow trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum cash exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Whereas the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

Whether it is the food in your fridge or your monthly mortgage payments, inflation has seen costs rise sharply for UK households over the last two years. Just two years...

Analysts predict that oil prices will reach $100 per barrel by May as Saudi Arabia extends production restrictions. In fact, escalating geopolitical tensions and an extension of the Opec cartel's...

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy saw a 0.1% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in February of this year, following a 0.3% rise in January....

The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is unveiling a strategic financial boost for working parents receiving Universal Credit in the face of escalating childcare costs....

The UK is struggling with the aftermath of Storm Kathleen, which caused havoc to transport and electricity services across the country. Storm Kathleen slammed into the UK, causing gusts of...

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...