Tag: money
State pensioners set for £921 rise as tax-free Personal Allowance warning issued
The State Pension looks likely to rise by up to £9.10 a week when it next goes up …
First Direct customers could receive £3,500 in free cash
A First Direct prize draw will see some customers given thousands of pounds – and it’s free to enter. …
Your grandparents could boost State Pension by £6,000
New data has revealed that just 150,000 people have taken advantage of the credits since 2011 – despite 12 million people claiming state pensions …
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. …
HMRC sends warning to anyone earning more than £1,000 or £50,000
HMRC says people earning over such amounts could owe money to the taxman without realising it. …
Major PIP update over DWP claimant appeal benefit decisions
New tribunal statistics have shown an increased chance in appeal victories for benefit claimants …
Money guru’s ‘genius’ budgeting hack saves ‘hundreds of pounds’ each month
With the winter months looming, lots of people are looking at how to budget their money more, and an expert has shared a simple way to pull it off. …
‘Check or miss out’: DWP to send out £150 discounts – see if you’re eligible
The government scheme is aimed at the most vulnerable, those susceptible to cold-related illness, living on their own or mainly in fuel poverty …
Bank customers could face £100 charge under new fraud rule coming into force next week
Under the new rules of the compensation scheme for victims of bank fraud, which takes effect on October 7, banks will have the option to impose this fee …
HMRC and DWP set to issue £5,000 State Pension back payments to huge number of women
The Treasury began issuing these letters over a year ago and is working with the Department for Work and Pensions …