Category: Finance
DWP to offer 100,000 work placements for some benefits claimants
People claiming certain out-of-work benefits have the chance to take part in Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes …
Premium Bonds win rate explained as scheme is ‘particularly appealing’ for this group
The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds dropped again recently …
State pensioners to be hit with new tax bill and it could threaten the triple lock
State pension payments increase each April …
Wealthy over-85s hit hardest by pension tax trap
Analysis reveals that 46% of people aged 85 to 89 now exceed the personal tax-free allowance of £12,570 …
ISA rush – nervous savers stash record cash into their accounts
Banks have been forced to keep cash ISA rates attractive …
The Crusader: PCN error based on faulty camera drives husband to despair
The idiocy of the alleged evidence against a car driver accused of a private parking breach steeled him to fight the charge. …
‘Two-tier Labour’ declares war on private pensions – while shielding public sector pots
Donald Trump’s stock market meltdown has done what crashes always do, hammer private pensions. …
Labour minister gives update on DWP powers to ‘compel’ bank account information
The Public Authorities Bill, which is going through its final stages in the House of Commons, will enable the Department for Work and Pensions to compel information for fraud investigations …
DWP makes long-awaited announcement with pension scheme set for a comeback
Younger and middle-age workers will benefit from a new type of company pension scheme that will aim to guarantee how much money they get when they retire. …
HMRC makes major pension change for instant money off your tax bill
HMRC has introduced a new, streamlined way to get instant money back off your tax bill for the year, especially useful if you’re just over a tax band. …
