Category: Finance
Millions face being hit as government change ‘raises costs’
The warning comes from fuel poverty campaigners and charities who say there is a real risk to life if sick and elderly people cannot afford to put the heating on. …
DWP confirms full list of State Pension age households due Winter Fuel Payments
The DWP has updated online guidance to reflect the recent changes announced by the Labour Government to the annual Winter Fuel Payment – here’s everything you need to know …
Halifax and Nationwide update as cash machines not working for a week
A person said all the cash machines in the high street were not working. …
What is a recession, are we heading towards one and what does it mean for you?
Fears of a global crisis are mounting as concerns of a US recession have sent stock markets tumbling. …
Warning: Don’t take tax free cash lump sum from pension pot just because you can
While grabbing the cash, which can be as much as £268,000, is tempting there is a risk it will be frittered away risking poverty in old age. …
Virgin Money launches new savings account with 10.38% interest rate – but there’s a catch
EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Money’s deal tops the market for regular savings accounts – but it may not be as lucrative as it appears on the surface. …
Millions of people on State Pension and other benefits due one-off payment
The one-off, tax-free payment is made to people on certain benefits before Christmas and is usually paid in the first full week of December …
Double amputee returns to work after 20 years unemployed in ‘rewarding’ role
His new employer says there needs to be more tailored support to help long-term unemployed people back into work. …
Women on state pension handed £45,604 with ‘backdated’ rule
Women who are on the state pension can get up to £45,604 due to a little known rule …
Halifax phishing scam alarm as bank points to telltale sign a phone call is not from them
A customer got in touch to voice their suspicions about a call they had received. …
