The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to people on Carer’s Allowance – just weeks ahead of a rise on the earnings threshold for the benefit People claiming Carer’s Allowance who exceed the weekly earnings threshold are … Read More
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Parents and grandparents urged to leave £243,000 to their children tax-free
Becks Nunn, a financial expert at Fidelity International, said three in five (61%) of UK adults want to help their children or grandchildren achieve financial stability. Becks Nunn, a financial expert at Fidelity International, said three in five (61%) of … Read More
Digital Voice switchover cuts off landlines as EE warns you may have to accept new number
Writing into the Guardian newspaper, the friend wrote and revealed the elderly gentleman risks missing medical-related calls after EE warned he may have accept a new number to get his service back. Writing into the Guardian newspaper, the friend wrote … Read More
Vehicle tax on these cars to double from April as drivers told to prepare
The Government is hiking vehicle tax, with owners of certain cars to be targeted Major tax changes are happening in April. Major changes to the UK’s vehicle tax system will come into force in just a few weeks’ time, with … Read More
British Gas paying out £600 directly to certain customers
Energy giant has extended its support scheme for certain customers British Gas is offering support to struggling customers. British Gas will be paying out cash to certain customers as part of a support scheme. The energy giant, which serves eight … Read More
Everyone born after this date sent warning ahead of huge changes to state pension
The state pension age will be changing over the next couple of years, impacting millions The state pension age is rising from 2026. Millions of people of a certain age are being warned about upcoming changes to the state pension … Read More
Final payments to be made before DWP benefit is scrapped forever
Anyone still claiming the benefit is being urged to act fast to avoid their payments being stopped Tax credits will be axed in April.(Image: Walsall Council ) The DWP will be making final payments of a certain benefit over the … Read More
Popular bank with 10 million customers making change to ‘extra fees’
Revolut – which has 10million UK customers – is rolling out a new pricing structure meaning those on certain plans will pay less to make transactions on weekends. Revolut – which has 10million UK customers – is rolling out a … Read More
DWP benefits sanctions on Universal Credit claimants broke records three months after Labour’s election
The DWP gave the latest data showing more people than ever before are being sanctioned on their Universal Credit payments News William Morgan Senior reporter 03:55, 21 Feb 2025 Benefit claimants face financial penalties if they fail to meet their … Read More
Martin Lewis warns of standing charge ‘loophole’ in new Ofgem plans
The new ‘low or no standing charge’ Price Cap option should “reduce costs for lower users” but to get it, people will need to opt in, consumer champion Martin Lewis warned Standing charges currently cost households around £300 each year(Image: … Read More