Category: Finance
Victory for pensioners in £1.4 billion HMRC tax overpayments scandal
As many as 470,000 people have lost vital income totalling £1.37 billion, which then had to be reclaimed, because of flaws in the HMRC tax collection system. …
DWP PIP warning over bank account fraud checks as claimants could be ‘unfairly penalised’
Investigators will also have powers to recover funds directly from a person’s bank account …
DWP alert as 700,000 pensioners still missing out on key £4,200 boost
As many as 11 million pensioners are due to receive a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions. …
Urgent HMRC scam warning as ‘intimidating’ fraudulent calls soar by 84%
There are six red flags people should be aware of when picking up the phone from someone falsely claiming to be from HMRC. …
DWP announces up to £749.80 extra per period for disability benefit recipients
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that claimants of four specific benefits could be entitled to an extra £749 per payment period …
DWP update on £430 payments for Motability Scheme vehicles
There have been suggestions of expanding the scheme to people on certain benefits. …
Pensioners handed £3,390 boost as HMRC makes admission
The UK’s tax authority refunded a total of £49 million from 14,600 tax repayment claims from pensioners. …
Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone earning over £10,000 with savings interest
Money expert Martin Lewis says anyone who earned more than £10,000 with savings interest could face a fine or penalty. …
Expert shares 5 simple money-saving tips that could slash £356 off energy bills
If you are hoping to save some money this winter while still managing to keep your home warm, these five tips could help. …
Keir Starmer betrayed WASPI women, but there might be one way to force his hand
The Labour leader enjoyed the publicity of posing with us campaigners only to ditch us at the final hurdle. …
