Tag: financial hardship
Households handed £65 supermarket vouchers to spend in stores
Struggling households are being offered funds to help cover food costs this winter. …
State pension fury as older Brits warned of tax hammering in brutal ‘double whammy’
Industry experts have issued a number of proposals to stop future retirees from plunging into financial difficulty. …
HMRC taking money from people with over £5,000 in bank account
HMRC will use powers to go into people’s bank accounts to take money. …
HMRC to raid Cash ISAs with £5,000 or more and take money ‘directly’ from account
HMRC will use powers to go into people’s bank accounts to take money from Cash ISAs which have £5,000 or more in. …
‘Suspicious’ petrol station sign that could drain your bank account
A fraud expert has issued a warning to drivers after a rise in petrol station scams that could leave you out of pocket – and it’s all to do with a ‘suspicious’ sign …
Households can apply for £200 support payment now
The Household Support Fund has been extended seven times now, with the latest round of funding available up until April 2026 …
HMRC tip as tax expert shares advice with anyone struggling to pay bill
Anyone who thinks they will be paying their tax bill late or are struggling to pay, is being urged to contact HMRC. …
Millions of UK families to get £200 cost of living payment in latest boost
Local councils could give out payments to those most in need in the coming months …
Credit score spiralled into ‘nightmare’ for one Brit relying on cards for food
After unexpectedly losing his job, one young Brit found his great credit score saved the day short term but the situation quickly spiralled out of his control …
