Category: Finance
UK spend £23bn on Christmas decorations, with millions wasted on discarded lights
A new study has revealed the extraordinary amount of Christmas lights and decorations Brits throw away …
DWP cold weather payments 200,000 more people eligible for £25 this winter
The DWP released details of how Cold Weather Payments will be calculated this winter, including the number of people in each area who may receive a £25 payment …
DWP warning as millions could have benefits stopped over Christmas
Households are being urged to act quickly if they have received a letter. …
House prices spike in November as ‘hesitation turns into hurry’ ahead of stamp duty change
Stamp duty thresholds are set to revert in March 2025, which will add thousands to homebuyers’ bills. …
UK house prices hit new record high of £298,083 in November, says Halifax
Property values rose by 1.3% month-on-month, marking the fifth increase in a row, Halifax said. …
Economy to shrink as Rachel Reeves ‘snuffs out wealth and stunts growth’
PM Keir Starmer has only been in power five months but some of the hardest working Brits are already throwing in the towel. …
Inheritance tax update as Labour responds to 130,000-strong petition
Ministers have defended the decision to hike inheritance tax on farming estates, claiming the current system is “not fair” …
New bank launches savings account with ‘competitive’ 4.77% interest rate
The new savings account offers a “competitive” deal for those looking to lock their cash away for one year. …
Two million pensioners in poverty ‘not considered’ in Keir Starmer’s ‘six milestones’
Independent Age’s helpline has been “inundated” with calls from frightened older people in recent months. …
Martin Lewis issues warning to people who have £10,000 in savings
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to people who have £10,000 or more in their savings account right now. …
