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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...

The start of the new tax year has brought a financial boost to millions of UK workers. National insurance schemes have been in place since 6 April 2024, and British...

Britain's retail sales sector is showing promising signs of recovery after a period of weak growth and economic uncertainty. Since hitting a two-year low in February, UK retail sales picked...

April 6 represented an important turning point for 29 million British citizens, as a record reduction in National Insurance Tax Cut came into effect. This transformational event is the result...

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 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,...

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...

The UK is taking steps to keep up with the rising cost of living by significantly increasing the legal minimum wage. However, the question remains: will it be enough? 9.8%...

Despite the UK government's recent implementation of the largest cash boost to the minimum wage in over a decade, a sobering reality persists as millions of UK workers across the...

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently completed a major review of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) system, which offers financial support to people with health conditions or...

Starting in April, the employment sector will be subject to a new legislation that will impact workers' pay and leave entitlements. Additionally, working parents will receive certain childcare benefits as...

Britain's households are set to be hit by a wave of rising bills for essential services, as a number of companies implement their annual price hikes from 1 April. The...

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...

Millions of UK workers could see a boost in their bank accounts starting April 7, as the UK's lowest-paid workers receive a salary increase, resulting in an additional £160 for...

The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends...

British food inflation has reached its lowest level since February 2022, prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says industry data. The data suggests that rising food costs are finally beginning...

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Saturday, keeping the government covered for a fiscal year that started six months ago. President Joe Biden Approves Trillion-Dollar...

Ofgem, the energy watchdog, is considering establishing a new “dynamic” pricing cap based on when British consumers use their energy. Ofgem Considers Dynamic Price Cap Options for the UK Energy...

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...

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

Middle and high-income households in the UK are heading towards the worst ever era of declining living standards since the 1960s, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned. Middle and...

According to a campaign group, more than 6.7 million people in the UK are in financial difficulty as the cost of living pushes more families into debt. Rising Insolvency Rates...

In downtown Quezon City, a flourishing crypto gaming internet café brings together a community with a common vision (to make money). Joniel Bon's business, a leading figure in the crypto...

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,...

According to recent data, over 13,000 wealthy households were hit with unexpected inheritance tax bills as high as £1.4 million on lifetime gifts after the donor's passing, within seven years...

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...

New data reveals that wage growth fell slightly short of expectations, pointing to a growing impact of the Bank of England's interest rate increase on the broader economy. UK Wage...

High earning parents are the biggest beneficiaries of the latest budget adjustments, as the chancellor announced a major restructure of a tax penalty that is set to have an impact...

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...

British pensioners with income tax may be concerned to learn that they stand to lose £1,000 in Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt's new Budget. His proposal to freeze the...

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,...

Building societies are raising alarm bells over the unintended consequences of mortgage reforms implemented in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis. They argue that these reforms, initially aimed at...

As anticipation grows among Conservative Members of Parliament, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil a substantial £5 billion pre-election tax break for motorists in the forthcoming Budget. Speculation is...

In February, the combination of wet weather and persistent cost of living challenges significantly dampened retail sales, leading to a meagre growth rate of just 1%. Many households opted to...

In the wake of the UK's confirmed recession and persistent cost of living challenges, low-income families are grappling with financial strain. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals alarming levels...

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...

UK food price inflation reached its lowest rate in two years due to declining energy costs and intensified competition among supermarkets, providing relief for households amidst stretched budgets. Moderate Food...

A report reveals that the UK's net zero economy experienced a notable surge of 9% in 2023, in stark contrast to the marginal 0.1% growth observed in the overall economy....

In a promising development for UK households, energy bills are on the brink of reaching their lowest point in two years come April, thanks to a decisive move by Ofgem....

The Bank of England's official announcement solidifies the introduction of banknotes adorned with the likeness of King Charles III, slated for release on June 5th. In a directive aimed at...

As local authority funding faces an acute crisis, fresh analysis reveals an alarming trend: the overwhelming majority of councils across the UK are gearing up to enact maximum council tax...

Economists are pointing to a potential emergence of Britain's economy from recession, propelled by a significant surge in real wages. This wage surge is considered a pivotal factor in bolstering...

The Bank of England faces the peril of exacerbating the UK's recession unless it promptly reduces interest rates to alleviate the strain on households grappling with the relentless cost of...

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...

In the intricate mosaic of the United Kingdom's economic landscape, the omnipresent force of inflation plays a pivotal role, subtly but significantly influencing the costs associated with everyday essentials. Inflation's...

Official data shows that UK inflation held steady at 4% in January, defying all the previous forecasts of a higher rise, as household goods' and food prices drop counteracting the...

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A recent report highlights the struggle of poverty-stricken households in the UK to establish financial resilience amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis. It reveals that over 11 million working...

In the five years since the announcement of the no-fault evictions ban, over 26,000 Section 21 notices have been issued. Concurrently, the social housing stock has plummeted, creating a complex...