Government update on plans for new Blue Badge eligibility rules | Personal Finance | Finance

The UK Government has turned down a request from Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell to examine the “potential merits of widening the eligibility criteria for the Blue Badge scheme“. Currently, approximately…

Rachel Reeves running Ponzi scheme – Bernie Madoff would be proud | Personal Finance | Finance

Instead of Rachel Reeves, we might as well have Bernie Madoff running the show. Remember him? He’s the US financier who created the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. Madoff took…

Increase tax-free Personal Allowance to £13,006 with little-known HMRC rule | Personal Finance | Finance

Brits have been told how to increase their  tax-free personal allowance  to over £13,000 by using one little-known method. ‘Tax relief’ means that you either pay less tax to take…

State pensioners given up to £305 and it’s not winter fuel payment | Personal Finance | Finance

The Government has confirmed the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has started to roll out across Scotland. The payment will provide support to at least 880,000 pensioners to help cover…

Anyone with a cash ISA told to take this action now | Personal Finance | Finance

Savers are being urged to act fast and lock in higher-paying cash ISA and savings deals, with interest rates expected to head south within days. The Bank of England is…

Charles Dickens Museum stages unique Christmas experiences | The Crusader | Finance

Over the festive period the museum is the unmissable setting for splendid Victorian-style decorations, live performances, special events and an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In his study in 48 Doughty Street…

DWP benefit payment dates for December 2025 | Personal Finance | Finance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed when Britons can expect to be paid their benefits over the Christmas period. This year the festive period brings two Bank…

Little-known 1p rule that sees households owe DWP thousands | Personal Finance | Finance

Britons hoping to boost their festive finances with a bit of extra cash in the run-up to Christmas have been warned they could be in for a nasty surprise. Many…

DWP warning as millions miss out on £5,300 payment | Personal Finance | Finance

Over a million people could be missing out on a benefit worth as much as £5,300 a year. Approximately 1.9 million people currently receive Attendance Allowance, based on Department for…

HMRC sending 14,000 UK households tax bill under ‘seven-year rule’ | Personal Finance | Finance

More than 14,000 British households were landed an unexpected bill from the tax office for breaking a key seven-year gift rule. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has collected millions of…