Category: Finance
Energy tariffs set to surge as Winter Fuel Payment axed for many pensioners
Industry experts are predicting the cap on tariffs will rise in October through to January as millions turn on their heating to survive the winter chill. …
State pension warning as retirees might need to start ‘paying tax on a benefit’
A predicted rise to state pension could see countless more retirees sending part of their retirement to HMRC in tax bills …
Virgin Media O2 launches £10 mobile plan to help people on low incomes – do you qualify?
The deal from Virgin Media O2 comes in response to concerns that tech companies are not doing enough to publicise cheap social tariffs on mobile and broadband for struggling customers. …
O2 launches cheaper mobile plan to help people on certain DWP benefits
The new mobile plan costs £10 a month and is available to people who receive certain benefits. …
Martin Lewis’ MSE on how to get free £100 with savings account that offers 5.16% interest
Martin Lewis’ site Money Saving Expert explained how savings platforms could help you boost your finances. …
Urgent call for Household Support Fund extension amid fears of bleak Christmas
The Local Government Association is warning six in 10 local councils don’t have funds to offer extra help once the Household Support Fund ends later this year …
Pensioner winter emergency warning as Labour axes MORE support for most vulnerable
Fuel poverty campaigners are warning of a winter health emergency with pensioners forced to live in “cold, damp homes” as Labour jettisons yet more financial support for the most vulnerable in September. …
Bank raises interest on savings account to 5% and earns ‘excellent’ rating
The savings account now takes a “competitive” position when compared to other one-year fixed rate bonds. …
Exact date your bills are set to go up almost £150
There is set to be an increase in a few weeks with another one coming in January – in a double blow for anyone struggling with home budgets …
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert underpaid state pension warning—thousands may be owed cash
Martin Lewis’ MoneySaving Expert warned 55,000 state pensions were found to be underpaid. …