288 results for "inflation"

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...

Reaching State pension age does not automatically initiate payments; pensioners must actively apply for their pension. Indeed, some people prefer to defer payment of their pension while continuing to work....

UK Households have been warned they face a £264 financial gap in their expenses every month despite a considerable rise in their disposable income. UK Households' Disposable Income Rises Amidst...

The number of people who pay the top rate of income tax in the UK, set at 45%, is expected to surpass 1 million for the first time this year....

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....

The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...

Elderly people (Pensioners) in the UK are getting ready for a possible big tax hit if Labour wins the next vote. But even if the Conservatives stay in control, retired...

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...

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...

Mortgage and savings rates have been fluctuating in recent months, despite the Bank of England's base rate remaining steady, according to a financial information website. The research was presented as...

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...

Under the Triple Lock program, around 9.7 million pensioners receiving the Basic State Pension could see their weekly benefits increase by up to £40 per month. If the Conservatives and...

Last April, the UK saw an increase of 1.1% in average house prices over the same month the previous year, says the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This positive trend...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's aspirations for a pre-election cut in the Bank of England's base rate are in danger of being dashed on Thursday. On Thursday, the Bank's Monetary Policy...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...

People born in certain years are set to see a significant increase in their state pension from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), amounting to more than £600 a year. ...

According to the most recent estimates, everyone receiving the State Pension will get an additional £605 each year through the Triple Lock scheme. State Pension Set for £605 Boost as...

A leading think tank is warning that ‘hidden in plain sight’ tax rises could cost British households £800 a year, regardless of who wins the election. Frozen Tax Thresholds Push...

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are starting to see a £470 rise in their accounts. Some will begin to receive the extra pay today, with four more critical dates remaining...

The latest figures from mortgage lender Halifax show that during the crucial spring sales period, UK house prices remained unchanged in May, supported by rising wages and a rise in...

The latest predictions from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) suggest that the UK economy is set to grow faster than expected. Moving from a previous estimate of 0.5% to...

Rishi Sunak asserted that under a Labour government, state pensioners would be taxed ‘for the first time in history’ during Tuesday night's televised election debate. Sunak made his remarks based...

The Conservatives are aiming to secure the support of older voters ahead of the next election by introducing a new ‘triple lock plus’ policy to boost pensioner incomes. The new...

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...

Under a new Tory Party plan, state pensioners will notice an extra £100 in their bank accounts, and that's "just the start." State Pensioners Set to Receive £100 Boost Under...

UK housing costs accelerated in May, despite a rise in lending costs slowing the recovery, statistics released on Friday showed. House costs rose by 0.4% in both April and May,...

British state pensioners could see a significant increase of £600 a month in their payments under a new policy proposal. A financial expert has suggested that the incoming government could...

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...

On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a tax cut plan for millions of pensioners, thereby raising the importance of the elderly electorate in the forthcoming elections in July....

This June is set to bring an avalanche of financial updates that could affect your personal finances. From new cost of living payments to Universal Credit updates, here's a look...

Millions of people are finding it increasingly difficult to pay their bills, buy essentials or even maintain a secure home unless they rely on state benefits, as the cost of...

Hope is on the horizon for state pensioners as experts predict a significant increase in state pensions. With expectations soaring above £1,000 per month, proposed reforms could bring much-needed relief...

According to new estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK inflation fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in April as energy prices fell further. Consumer...

If you're facing challenges with covering your water bills, know that your water provider offers assistance programs designed to help. These include options like social tariffs and subsidies aimed at...

Summer is just around the corner and there's good news on the horizon for British households. According to leading industry analysts at Cornwall Insights, a further fall in the price...

Supermarkets and other gas dealers have been charged with inflating their profit margins and pushing up UK fuel price to new highs. UK Fuel Price Crisis: RAC Calls for Government...

An online petition with over 59,500 signatures has been started to demand a weekly State Pension payout of around £550 to bring it into compliance with the National Living Wage....

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has vowed to offer people additional time and assistance in order for them to find a job. The pledge comes as new Universal...

Over the three months to March, wage growth in the UK remained strong despite the slowdown in the labour market. Members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee had...

Starting today, a significant boost awaits millions of households enrolled in Universal Credit, promising increased financial support each month. Universal Credit Payment Increase: What You Need to Know On 9...

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...

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row on Thursday. The move comes as inflation, which tracks price increases...

As investors grow increasingly confident that the Bank of England will start cutting rates by the summer, overtaking the US equivalent, they have increased their bets against sterling. According to...

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....

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...

Taxes and high interest rates are set to make the UK economy the slowest growing in the G7 next year, according to forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...

Bitcoin's price is falling in the aftermath of record highs and the “halving” event. The cryptocurrency's value has already dropped 17 percent in the last month and 12 percent in...