Category: Finance
New DWP fraud powers to monitor bank accounts for excessive savings
The DWP is set to get new powers to check bank accounts for signs of benefits being overpaid – here are the current limits for savings and other capital while claiming benefits …
DWP issues ‘support for families’ update and wants people to act before midnight
Officials want to ensure ‘children get the maintenance they deserve’ and shared figures about keeping families out of poverty …
State pensioners can get £380 if they spend £1.40 after Winter Fuel Payment axe
Energy bills are set to rise again for households in England, Scotland and Wales this week. …
Blow to Starmer as UK economy grows less than previously thought ahead of Budget
The Office for National Statistics said GDP increased by 0.5 percent between April and June, revised down from an initial estimate of 0.6 percent. …
Rachel Reeves is in for a rude awakening at the Budget – UK taxpayers are fighting back
Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves won’t raise half as much tax as she hopes from her Halloween “horror” Budget on October 30. Taxpayers aren’t going to let her. …
Hidden bank fees and rising material prices risk forcing small businesses to close
Research has revealed that small to medium businesses in the UK are paying over £3,700 every year in hidden charges or fees charged by financial institutions. …
Households face £1,000 fine this autumn for using ‘wrong fuel’ in burners
People with log burners in their homes could be hit with a £1,000 fine if they don’t understand the rules …
British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO and Octopus customers must take meter readings at midnight
Customers of every major energy firm including British Gas, E.On, EDF and Octopus must take meter readings before Monday at midnight. …
Martin Lewis reveals two bank accounts offering free £175 and £150 for switching now
You could top-up your budget for Christmas this year with a sizeable sum of money simply by switching bank accounts. …
Every money and DWP change in October including HMRC and bank accounts
October money changes have been confirmed, affecting the DWP, HMRC and bank accounts. …
