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Rishi Sunak's vow to foster economic growth hits a dissonant note as the UK unexpectedly plunges into recession. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves asserts that Sunak's commitment lies in tatters, painting...

As of today, households are set to receive the third instalment of the £299 cost of living payments, marking the completion of the three-part support package initiated in autumn 2021....

Rising energy and grocery bills are placing significant financial strain on pensioners, emphasizing the urgency of bolstering retirement savings. Amidst escalating living costs, pensioners find themselves grappling with the necessity...

Starting this Tuesday, a crucial support measure will benefit eight million households dependent on means-tested benefits. This final installment of the cost-of-living boost aims to alleviate the strain caused by...

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....

Analysts are increasingly noting the Bank of England's likely recognition of the unexpected progress in curbing inflation. However, the central bank remains hesitant about initiating interest rate cuts. The Bank...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out £150 cost of living payments to low-income households as part of the Household Support Fund. This government initiative, managed by…

Struggling with rising bills? A new £250 cost-of-living payment is set to bring relief to thousands of UK households. Here’s how the scheme works and who stands to benefit.

As winter draws nears, in the UK increasing expenses are putting pressure on families those who do not receive benefits from the Department, for Work and Pensions (DWP).

For eligible state pensioners, the new Labour Party government has implemented a £200 “replacement” raise. This program is a component of a larger commitment by local governments, like North Lincolnshire…

Local councils are stepping up to help households in need this winter by offering various forms of financial assistance.

Those who have lost their winter fuel payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Labour government are due to get it.

People who qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments will begin receiving the money in their bank accounts starting November.

Having trouble covering the costs of Christmas? If so, check out the grants and charitable programmes that offer grants to help you have a stress-free Christmas.

UK households will receive free cash or vouchers as part of a £421 million cost of living support scheme, following the Labour government extension of the Household Support Fund.

The DWP is informing people about available support to cope with rising living costs as many families face higher bills for essentials like heating, food, and mortgages.

The new Labour government and the DWP are set to introduce a new Cost of Living support this October. Despite concerns that the Household Support Fund would end on September...

Households have only a limited time to claim free payments from the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is offering more than £57 million in unclaimed support. This allocation of funds,...

Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...

A sum of £150 is expected to be automatically deposited into the bank accounts of English, Scottish, and Welsh state pensioners following the Government’s Warm Home Discount scheme this winter....

Labour’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments are being challenged by over 260,000 people. Initially, the scheme was available for almost every British citizen born before 25 September 1957, and it...

British Gas, EDF, OVO and Octopus Energy can get up to £368 a year to make one simple change. The UK Government is encouraging households to replace their fossil fuel...

Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...

Very soon, a £500 payment is to be made to several households from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) Amid the cost of living Crisis. The funds are allocated by...

UK households can claim a share of up to £895 to help with living expenses throughout July and August, providing crucial support during the summer. Although the government's direct Cost...

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....

Thousands of low-income households can receive a £250 free cash gift to help with the cost of living. The government's Household Support Fund provides monetary assistance that can be used...

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 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...

The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

Thousands of Shropshire residents are to receive a £400 payment to help ease the current cost of living crisis. The council has secured an extra £2.1 million as part of...

Thousands of households can receive up to £550 in cost of living payments through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) in the coming months. Cost of Living Payments: Government's Household...

Poverty-striken households in the UK are set to receive a lifeline in the form of £80 cost of living payments starting next month, as part of the Government's Household Support...

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...

Between June and December this year, thousands of Carer's Allowance recipients will receive one-off payments totalling £288.60. The Scottish Government automatically pays the Carer's Allowance supplement twice a year to...

Following Labour MP Navendu Mishra's question about whether an assessment of the “average financial impact per claimant of the discontinuation of Disability Cost of Living Payments” had been made, the...

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's Household Support Fund (HSF) is providing assistance of up to £500 for the most vulnerable households. First introduced in October 2021, it has provided a source of financial...

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...

Following global climate alarmism and the need to reduce carbon emissions, the UK is undertaking a monumental shift to renewable energy. However, in this laudable transition, concerns have arisen about...

Despite recent efforts to stabilize inflation, complaints persist among UK households as they continue to feel the impact of rising prices. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI), which peaked in 2022,...