Lloyds Bank warning as people see money appear in accounts | Personal Finance | Finance

Lloyds Bank has shared a warning after some people have discovered unexpected payments appearing in their accounts. Earlier this year, the banking giant’s fraud specialists have released data and guidance…

State pensioners could be hit with £1,000 tax increase | Personal Finance | Finance

State pensioners across the UK could be hit with a £1,000 tax increase in the autumn Budget, experts are warning. The annual Budget will take place later this month on…

The £110 weekly payment that 1m pensioners are missing out on | Retirement | Finance

Up to 1.1 million pensioners are thought to be missing out on a benefit that pays up to £110.40 a week. The allowance aims to help pensioners live independently for…

Rachel Reeves plotting another Budget change that could cut your pay by £560 a year | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of workers across the UK could see their take-home pay fall under new Budget plans reportedly being considered by the Treasury. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be weighing…

New state pension weekly payments due from next April – all increases | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of retired Brits will see a significant rise in their pension entitlement from next April under the triple lock guarantee. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)…

Brits on five benefits could also get money off their council tax | Personal Finance | Finance

Brits claiming five specific benefits may also be eligible for a council tax discount. It’s advisable to check with your local authority to determine whether you can obtain a reduction…

Has Rachel Reeves just thrown the biggest Budget sucker punch EVER? | Personal Finance | Finance

I can’t get my head round it. The Chancellor called an unprecedented pre-Budget breakfast news conference, but had nothing new to say. It began as a massive exercise in blame-shifting,…

Huge boost for borrowers as Halifax cuts rates by up to 0.2% | Personal Finance | Finance

Borrowers have been urged not to miss out after another major high street lender announced rate reductions today. It comes as a number of UK announced cuts to the interest…

Brits told to claim this DWP benefit and add £342 a year to pension | Personal Finance | Finance

Thousands of people – particularly unpaid carers and parents who’ve taken time out of work – are being urged to check if they qualify for a little-known DWP benefit that…

HMRC update on rules for pensioners who must pay £300 winter fuel back | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of pensioners will receive their £300 Winter Fuel Payment this month. Government will send between £100 and £300 to all pensioners born before September 22, 1959, during November and…