Tag: money
Key financial dates for Brits: From wage figures to new energy price cap
The second half of 2024 will see a series of major financial changes that will affect Brits’ wallets, including the introduction of a new energy price cap …
Millions unclaimed as DWP urges households to apply for £600 cost of living support
The Household Support Fund has been given an extension until next spring and new figures reveal £57 million has not been taken …
Martin Lewis warns parents not to be fooled by ‘misleading’ government scheme
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to 500,000 parents who are yet to take advantage of the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme …
Martin Lewis explains how people must claim Pension Credit to get Winter Fuel Payment
The MoneySavingExpert founder has urged members of the public to ensure that older friends, family members, neighbours, and acquaintances check if they are eligible for Pension Credit …
Homeowners warned over four DIY projects that could become ‘costly mistakes’, expert warns
Homeowners are being warned that some DIY projects could void home insurance policies and even result in costly repairs – here are the projects to be aware of …
DWP makes major change to £200 Winter Fuel Payment
The Winter Fuel Payment is given to those who were born on or before 22 September 1958 and it should arrive between mid-November and Christmas, …
Every Labour tax change for UK households after PM warns of ‘painful’ budget
The Prime Minister has warned that Labour’s autumn budget will be ‘painful’ as he outlined the need to take ‘tough decisions’ to protect the public finances …
DWP State Pension warning for women who had children – how it may hit your payments
The DWP has issued a warning for women who have had children and may notice gaps in their National Insurance record due to missing Home Responsibilities Protection periods …
Parents warned to act now or risk losing thousands in child benefits
Hundreds of thousands of teenagers have received their GCSE results and parents are now being warned to extend their child benefit claim or risk losing out …
DWP explains crucial details on National Insurance contributions for full State Pension
The DWP has released the latest Government statistics which show that nearly 12.7 million older people are currently receiving a regular pension …