DWP £2,400 check alert as group could be missing out on ‘higher rates’ | Personal Finance | Finance
DWP benefit claimants could be missing out on vital support worth £4,200 a year. The Government has issued a statement about the support available for unpaid carers – advising that some people could get an “additional amount” worth thousands of pounds a year. Work and pensions minister, Sir Stephen Timms, explained the rules around More...
HMRC warns workers about ‘surprise’ tax rule that could cost ‘hundreds of thousands’ | Personal Finance | Finance
HMRC has issued new guidance to warn freelancers, contractors and consultants about the risk of “Managed Service Companies”, which could land thousands with huge tax bills. The Managed Service Companies More...
UK households missing out on £300 payment from DWP | Personal Finance | Finance
Thousands of households across the UK are missing out on Winter Fuel Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) worth up to £300. Data analytics company Policy in Practice (PIP) has warned ahead More...
DWP under fire over enormous waits claimants face for PIP reviews | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP is facing heavy criticism over huge waits faced by PIP claimants. Some are waiting more than nine months, new figures show. And a benefits specialist has blamed the Department for Work and Pensions for More...
State pensioners given 13 freebies and discounts worth £8,837 in December | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners feeling the financial pinch of the festive season are being given a helping hand to the tune of £8,837 worth of freebies and discounts in December. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) More...
‘I’m a mortgage expert – here’s how to slash as much as £51,330 off interest payments’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Homeowners can slash thousands of pounds off their mortgages by increasing their monthly payments slightly, an expert has said. Karen Noye, mortgage expert at Quilter told the Daily Express: “Many mortgage More...
HSBC makes major change to popular account offering cheaper mortgage deals | Personal Finance | Finance
HSBC has introduced significant changes to its Premier current account, which offers customers more favourable mortgage rates New criteria have been introduced, which make it harder for potential homebuyers More...
Thousands of UK households will start losing £500 a month from December | Personal Finance | Finance
Thousands of households across the UK will be £500 worse off every month from now until the end of 2027 due to soaring mortgage costs. The Bank of England has warned that mortgage repayments could soar for More...
British Gas giving customers half price electricity for Christmas | Personal Finance | Finance
British Gas is giving customers across the UK the gift of half price electricity this Christmas. The UK’s biggest energy supplier, which serves more than nine million homes and businesses, is offering the More...
State pensioners urged to top up NI as average shortfall is over £725 | Personal Finance | Finance
People are encouraged to check if they can increase their state pension as the average payout is currently more than £725 a year below the full amount. DWP figures show the average full state pension payout More...
