Brits warned against using one common heating household item | Personal Finance | Finance
As winter’s chill sets in, Britons are exploring various methods to efficiently warm their homes. While traditional heating systems like radiators remain popular, some households may prefer compact, standalone devices for heating individual rooms, such as portable heaters. These can provide excellent short-term heat solutions. However, Citizens More...
PIP list highlights top five health conditions earning up to £737 | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new data on PIP claims up until October 2024. The data breaks down claimants into the disabilities, conditions and illnesses that qualify them for the More...
Martin Lewis says avoid paying tax with two fully legal methods | Personal Finance | Finance
Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed two fully legal methods for shielding yourself from paying tax on your savings. HMRC automatically gives a Personal Savings Allowance to everyone who works and pays Income More...
People just realising ‘life-saving’ way to save money on prescriptions | Personal Finance | Finance
In May 2024, the cost of an NHS prescription in England rose to £9.90 per item – and if you’re on multiple forms of medication that can result in a hefty payment each time you vist the pharmacy. But More...
DWP lifts the lid on which bank accounts will be targeted for checks | Personal Finance | Finance
DWP payment dates for universal credit, PIP, and other benefits The government is facing a row over a crackdown on benefit fraud that could place banks in breach of consumer protection laws. The Department More...
Brits spend average of 138 minutes a week searching for bargains | Personal Finance | Finance
A survey has revealed that adults pour the most effort into hunting for deals when it comes to supermarket shopping, booking holidays, and refreshing their wardrobes. Dedicated deal-seekers are investing a hefty More...
ScottishPower giving ‘unlimited’ free £120 off energy bills | Personal Finance | Finance
ScottishPower is giving customers an “unlimited” discount of up to £120 off energy bills as part of a rewards scheme. The energy supplier, which serves around five million households and businesses More...
Victory for pensioners in £1.4 billion HMRC tax overpayments scandal | Personal Finance | Finance
The taxman has pledged to end the scandal of inflated tax charges on pensions. As many as 470,000 people have lost vital income totalling £1.37 billion, which then had to be reclaimed, because of flaws in the More...
DWP announces up to £749.80 extra per period for benefit recipients | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that recipients of four specific benefits could be eligible for an additional £749 per payment period. The annual increase for disability benefits, including More...
Martin Lewis warning to anyone earning over £10,000 savings interest | Personal Finance | Finance
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who has earned more than £10,000 through savings interest in the past year – as you could face a fine and penalty if you don’t take action. The More...
