The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its help even further this year. With its new £812 loan scheme, the DWP is taking a generous step towards ensuring...
Leading UK Affordable Housing Associations issued warnings recently, pointing to a growing shortage of housing supply and the increasing financial difficulty of building new affordable homes. As public funding falls,...
Britain's Universal Credit system is due to undergo major changes in 2024. The scheduled increase, which is set to impact millions of recipients, should take effect from April. Crucially, however,...
The National Health Service (NHS) in England is laying the foundations for a major leap forward in diabetes care by introducing an artificial pancreas for people with type 1 diabetes....
It is commonly believed that the British government, a body elected by the people, mostly by its pensioners, always has their interests at heart. However, this perception is not entirely...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to implement a significant increase in state pension rates. UK pensioners are set to receive a substantial increase in state pension...
If you are living in the UK and suffer from a mental health condition that affects your daily life, you may be eligible for financial help from the government. Often...
The UK housing market offers poor value for money compared with other developed countries. Typically, UK households spend much more money for much less living space. This means that the...
The recent borrowing figures of the UK government have been a surprise to many. The nation's finances seem to be under more strain than anticipated, with a reported borrowing of...
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....
The British public's estimates for the rate of inflation over the next year have declined in the previous three months, according to a Bank of England survey released on Friday,...
As school holidays approach, HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-free childcare benefits. Families Urged to Sign Up for Tax-Free Childcare Before Easter Break With...
Rishi Sunak cautioned against campaigning on an unfunded proposal to eliminate employee national insurance, as it could create a £40 billion deficit in public finances, according to projections. Sunak Faces...
In evaluating Jeremy Hunt's budget, the Resolution Foundation Thinktank reveals a historic downturn in household incomes throughout a parliamentary term, despite the Chancellor's insurance cuts. Thinktank Warns of Falling Household...
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,...
The value of gold has surged to a new record high as investors seek refuge in safer assets amidst looming worldwide economic instabilities and geopolitical tensions. Record-Breaking Surge in LBMA...
The impending challenge of funding a substantial wave of retirements has grown too significant to overlook. As the ageing population increases, the strain on state pension systems becomes an undeniable...
Online property platform Zoopla has unveiled optimistic figures, indicating a robust trajectory for UK property sales. Projections suggest the market is poised to achieve approximately 1.1 million transactions throughout the...
The UK's economy, rebounding from a recent recession, exhibits resilience with robust growth in services firms. Despite a surge in business optimism, inflation concerns, heightened by the recent recession, raise...
In a cautionary note, Swati Dhningra, a policymaker at the Bank of England, has expressed concerns about the potential consequences of delaying interest rate cuts until inflation further subsides. Dhingra...
Last week, the UK Home Office made headlines by announcing an 18-month extension to expiring Ukrainian visas, a decision which comes roughly a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. UK...
As the clock ticks on, signalling the inevitable journey toward retirement, a daunting revelation casts a shadow over the typical worker facing the stark reality of being left £600,000 adrift...
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...
Given the prevailing economic uncertainties, UK employers are considering reducing pay rises for their employees over the coming year. This decision reflects the cautious approach being taken by businesses against...
Amidst the backdrop of escalating inflation and interest rates, UK businesses find themselves grappling with the second-highest level of financial distress across Europe. Insights into UK and European Business Sector...
In recent years, Social Security has undergone several changes affecting recipients in different ways. While some alterations have been positively viewed, like the forthcoming 3.2% increase in benefits for 2024,...