Those born after 1977 are being warned of a major Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) change in the qualifying criteria for claiming their first payment. The State Pension age…
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‘One quick check showed I was owed £17,000 – you should try this’ | Personal Finance | Finance
A woman from Newcastle-under-Lyne has shared her delight after discovering a forgotten pension pot worth £17,000. Karen Wright, 55, a social work team manager, found the money through an app…
Households urged to put tin foil behind radiators from October | Personal Finance | Finance
It was only a few weeks ago that households were desperately trying to cool down their houses by plastering tin foil in the windows. But now as winter rapidly approaches…
Little-known rule could see Universal Credit payment drop to zero | Personal Finance | Finance
Universal Credit payments are heavily influenced by a claimant’s earnings in each assessment period, which covers the full month before their benefit payment is made. Due to the little-known surplus…
HMRC confirms 4 reasons why it can take money from people’s bank accounts | Personal Finance | Finance
The HMRC has shared who all will be affected by the new regulations that will allow the direct withdrawal of funds from individuals’ bank accounts. Earlier this week, the department…
DWP to make four changes to Universal Credit from April – full list | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that nearly four million households will see an annual income boost estimated at £725, following Royal Assent being granted on 3…
British households issued £2,000 savings account alert | Personal Finance | Finance
A £2,000 savings pot can “more than halve” the risk of households falling behind on bills, a new study shows. A household with this buffer could have 60% lower odds…
Kirstie Allsopp tears Reeves to shreds over huge blunder | Personal Finance | Finance
Kirstie Allsopp has accused Rachel Reeves of killing Britain’s housing market ahead of her Budget in November. The Location Location Location co-presenter said the market has stagnated after a raft…
‘I worked for the DWP – here are 3 things to do before claiming PIP’ | Personal Finance | Finance
A former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employee has shared crucial guidance to assist people in securing essential benefits. The ex-worker, who handled State Pension, working age and disability…
NatWest and Santander customers to see big banking changes | Personal Finance | Finance
Major changes are on the horizon for UK banks from October 2025, with customers of NatWest and Santander set to be affected. From branch closures to increased fees, there are…