Benefit and state pension payment dates in October confirmed | Personal Finance | Finance

Information has been released on benefit payments in October. Households on benefits and other Department for Work and Pensions payments this month should not face any disruption, with money due…

HMRC: Brits urged ‘do not miss’ October 31 deadline | Personal Finance | Finance

HMRC has issued a warning to Brits not to miss the upcoming deadline to submit their paper self-assessments. The Government authority recognises that just under 3% of customers filed last year’s tax…

Rachel Reeves on brink as Budget goes up in smoke – everything on fire | Personal Finance | Finance

Friday was grim enough, when the Office for Budget Responsibility handed her what’s expected to be a stinging downgrade to UK productivity. That means slower growth ahead and a potential…

Pension trick that could stop HMRC taking your money | Personal Finance | Finance

Brits drawing their pensions are being warned not to hand over thousands of pounds unnecessarily to the taxman – and experts say there’s a simple £1 trick that could prevent…

State pensioners born in these years given instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of state pensioners lost their £300 Winter Fuel Payment last winter, as has been well publicised since the Government announced the benefit would become means-tested. This meant that the…

Savings account alert as over 500k Britons get up to £1,200 boost | Personal Finance | Finance

Help to save customers have received more than £220million in bonus payments, new data from the tax office shows. Help to Save is a Government savings scheme offering low-income earners…

State pensioners issued warning over £10,000 savings limit | Personal Finance | Finance

State pensioners are being warned about a £10,000 savings limit that could impact their eligibility for a vital income-boosting extra benefit, Pension Credit. Right now, state pensioners can collect £230.25…

Drivers could save £350 a year on car insurance with simple trick | Personal Finance | Finance

Finance experts have revealed a straightforward method for drivers to cut their expenses by up to £350 annually. Using this digital platform could help you dramatically reduce your motor insurance…

New energy price cap could tip families into fuel poverty | Personal Finance | Finance

Ofgem’s energy price cap rise has taken effect this week, pushing up the typical household energy bill by approximately £35 annually. The hike coincides with winter’s arrival, potentially making energy…

Martin Lewis urges anyone over 75 to complete simple form to save | Personal Finance | Finance

He warns that thousands are unnecessarily paying the full £174.50 licence fee each year because they have not applied for Pension Credit or don’t realise the free licence is linked…