Fresh figures show the US economy is firing on all cylinders while Britain flounders. The latest data from Washington shows US GDP jumped by 0.7% in the second quarter, or…
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Alert as PIP claimants urged to contact DWP before going on holidays | Personal Finance | Finance
You may not be aware of the rules around being on PIP when holidaying abroad – but they’re something you should familiarise yourself with if you claim the benefit. If…
Pensioners could lose 40% of pension in huge tax change | Personal Finance | Finance
Pensioners could soon be giving a huge 40% of their pensions away to the taxman following a change to pensions and Inheritance tax set to be introduced from 2027. The…
Six ways to save yourself money at airport – and one thing to ‘never’ do | Personal Finance | Finance
With the summer holiday season in full swing, millions of Brits are plotting their escape from the daily grind. Yet, with prices on the rise from check-in to check-out, everyone…
First Direct bank with 1.9m customers makes major change to accounts | Personal Finance | Finance
A digital bank boasting more than 1.9 million UK customers is poised to implement a major alteration to its savings accounts. First Direct account holders will no longer receive paper…
Santander confirms 25 per cent fees increase for this account | Personal Finance | Finance
Santander is increasing the fees that apply to one of its accounts. New charges that apply to the Santander Edge credit card will mean an increase in the fees from…
DWP releases new date Brits can claim free £300 cash by – check if you’re eligible | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that applications for the winter fuel payment will open in September 2025. The DWP is preparing to accept requests from pensioners…
Barclays gives standard fees’ alert when taking cash out abroad | Personal Finance | Finance
Barclays has explained some of the rules around transaction fees while abroad after a customer was surprised to have to pay an extra amount. The person contacted Barclays over social…
Monmouthshire Building society launches new savings account paying 6% interest rate | Personal Finance | Finance
Monmouthshire Building Society launched a regular savings account for new customers today (Friday), paying an “appealing” 6% AER interest rate. Savers can deposit up to £500 into the account each…
Martin Lewis £300 ‘concern’ over winter fuel ‘It was not designed to’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis has issued a £300 warning over heating bills this winter and expressed concern that energy companies could ‘charge what they like’. The personal finance experts expressed concern that…