Customers with major banks such as HSBC, Barclays and Lloyds Bank will enjoy access to better services under Government plans. Ministers have issued an update on the rollout of banking…
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New DWP Universal Credit rules confirmed as one payment slashed | Personal Finance | Finance
The government has confirmed new DWP Universal Credit rules will be put in place as part of wide-ranging reforms to welfare benefits, especially those targeting sickness and disability. In its…
Millions more Brits get ‘vital’ £150 discount on bills after restriction eased | Personal Finance | Finance
An additional 2.7 million households will receive energy bill discounts of £150 next winter to aid with fuel costs, expanding the reach of the warm home discount to over 6…
Martin Lewis tip helps woman find ‘lost’ £40,000 – could you benefit? | Personal Finance | Finance
A woman was able to boost her pension by £40,000 after tracking down a lost retirement pot. Vikki, who shared her success with the Money Saving Expert (MSE) team in…
Pensioners can make ‘magic’ move to nearly half tax bill | Personal Finance | Finance
As uncertainty continues to loom large over Rachel Reeves‘ plans to raid pension pots, savers are scrambling to save as much money as they can while the old rules still…
Ed Miliband’s mad net zero gamble backfires as Iran plots oil shock | Personal Finance | Finance
The energy secretary has declared all-out war on fossil fuels, slamming the brakes on North Sea oil and gas production. He’s rejected new drilling licences and pushed ahead with policies…
Santander to close 37 more bank branches next month | Personal Finance | Finance
Santander is set to close 37 more branches next month in another blow to the high street. The decision comes as the bank responds to a drop in in-person visits,…
UK households given £600 cost of living payments with no benefits need | Personal Finance | Finance
UK households could be given as much as £600 in cost of living payments this year – with no benefits needed in order to qualify. The Household Support Fund has…
DWP PIP changes as claimants handed £9,747 | Personal Finance | Finance
Huge changes are in the pipeline for PIP, welfare and physical and mental health benefits, the government has confirmed – but for now, Personal Independence Payments will still pay out…
Pensioners could be due over £100 a week from DWP – who is eligible | Retirement | Finance
Pensioners who have a certain income could be due cash of up to £106 a week from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). This cash could help people with…