Category: Finance
Thousands of grieving families fined up to £3,000 by HMRC for inheritance tax delays
Growing numbers of taxpayers are being stung by the levy as rocketing house prices drive up the value of estates …
NHS crackdown: Full list of 38 conditions that no longer qualify for free prescriptions
Patients cannot claim free ‘over-the-counter’ medication, such as paracetamol, for minor illnesses in some NHS surgeries across England. …
New DWP plan to speed up claims for Pension Credit’s £3,900 boost
DWP is bringing in more staff to help speed up the process as hundreds of thousands of people have been missing out on Pension Credit. …
Pensioners warned they could be forced to pay £300 unless they do three things
The DWP is issuing a warning to anyone who gets the state pension and receives the Winter Fuel Payment after changes were made to the scheme earlier this month. …
Pension deadline warning as dates to claim £485 extra from Government loom
You could be entitled to almost £500 in payments to help with winter costs such as heating. …
Half of Brits struggling with energy bills aren’t seeking any help
A poll of 2,000 adults found more than four in 10 are worried about how they’re going to keep on top of things this winter. …
Benefit fraud: Warning signs you’re under investigation by the DWP and what to do next
The Department for Work and Pensions is cracking down on benefit fraud as millions is lost to scammers every year – and there are certain signs that could mean you are under investigation …
Martin Lewis says households can dry clothes for just 5p an hour without heating
Money expert Martin Lewis is urging households to dry their clothes indoors without using the heating for just 5p an hour. …
State pensioners urged to check for Winter Fuel Payment code on bank statement
State pensioners can check for a code on their bank statement to make sure they will get the Winter Fuel Payment this winter. …
State pensioners urged to use tin foil to replace £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Using tin foil or kitchen foil can reduce heat loss in your home and slash your energy bills. …
