Category: Finance
DWP plans to monitor bank accounts – privacy campaigners warn of ‘snooper’s charter’
Ministers have been urged not to resurrect Conservative plans to tackle welfare fraud by launching mass algorithmic surveillance – perhaps using Artificial Intelligence – of bank accounts. …
DWP state pensioners born before these dates qualify for higher threshold pensions credit
Those who reached state pension age before 2016 could still get winter fuel payment in 2024 – even if they earn a higher income each month DWP document confirms …
Upcoming DWP session could reveal fate of PIP cash payments under new Labour Government
The DWP is expected to respond to the consultation on the health and disability green paper – which outlined plans to reform the benefits system – in the coming weeks. …
Energy Saving Trust shares 10 new ‘simple’ tips to slash bills by up to £390 this winter
The Energy Saving Trust has updated its savings calculations as the new price cap kicks in. …
Lloyds Bank wants to give people £200 ‘within three days’
The banking giant is offering a £200 bonus to both new and existing customers who switch their accounts. …
Thousands of UK households to get extra financial support from today
The Household Support Scheme has been extended by the government with additional cash help of £421 million for the most vulnerable households across the country …
Martin Lewis’ step-by-step savings guide to getting your ‘best mortgage’
The Money Saving Expert shared his exact guide for saving for a house deposit with listeners on The Martin Lewis Podcast …
DWP shares four reasons some people will not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has made significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme for 2024. …
Winter bill relief: Full list of energy-saving freebies and grants you can apply for today
There are several things available to help cut the cost of keeping warm in winter – here is a full list of what is available and how to apply …
New UK tipping law ‘welcome’ – but warning issued over ‘price hike’ to ‘cover cost’
Some bars and restaurants are thought to have “hidden” price increases in table service fees. …