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What the new tax year means for your finances - from income to ISAs -- Benefit increases, new investment opportunities, and several tax changes are due to come into...

3 months ago

Labour declares war on UK economy - brace yourself for 2025 recession -- Has any new administration wreaked as much economic chaos and destruction in as short a time as...

53 minutes ago

DWP update confirms 760,000 pensioners won't get £300 Winter Fuel Payment they qualify for -- Low-income households are required to apply for Pension Credit to receive help with heating...

5 hours ago

Household welfare squeeze as three benefits are frozen from the spring -- The budget included an announcement that most benefits, including Universal Credit, will rise by...

2 hours ago

Shock inflation rate rise kills hope of Christmas Bank of England base rate cut

53 minutes ago

OPINION - Inflation jump is just the start — Rachel Reeves is about to make things even worse

2 hours ago

DWP exact date confirmed for state pension top-up deadline

3 hours ago

Over 55s warned they could face a tax 'shock' on their retirement income

5 hours ago

Brits warned as spreading condition affecting young people earning above minimum wage

8 days ago

Ed Miliband stopped in tracks by Susanna Reid in grilling over £300 energy promise

8 days ago

Mortgage lenders hike rates 'due to rising funding costs' fuelled by Labour Budget

8 days ago

100,000 households to get £144 each over energy meter errors - The industry watchdog Ofgem has announced that around 100,000 will receive £144 each

53 minutes ago

UK households issued urgent £200 warning thanks to Rachel Reeves

16 hours ago

UK households dealt huge blow as 3 key benefits will not be increased next year

16 hours ago

Brit savers send money overseas to escape new Rachel Reeves tax grab

16 hours ago

Go.compare expert urges anyone with a bank account to take up this simple habit

18 hours ago

What rising inflation means for your finances, savings and mortgages

19 hours ago

FTSE slumps to lowest level in months as Budget shockwaves reverberate

20 days ago

Martin Lewis issues National Insurance warning to shoppers after £615 Budget increase

21 days ago

Pound nosedives sharply against the euro after Rachel Reeves' Autumn crunch Budget speech

21 days ago

Rachel Reeves faces 'nightmare decision' over secret Bitcoin stash -- Little has gone right for Rachel Reeves since she was appointed chancellor but she has had one...

53 minutes ago

Thousands of parents who could claim £2,212 a year in extra benefits urged to act now

19 hours ago

DWP Christmas Bonus 2024 payment date as campaign for big increase grows

19 hours ago

National Lottery most overdue numbers as experts explain the top tips to increase chances

19 hours ago

WASPI women handed 'biggest update yet' over DWP compensation row

20 hours ago

Lidl shopper shares £12 middle-aisle item that cuts heating bill to £167 a year -- Ben John, 38, says his home can get a bit chilly in the winter - but he's found ways to keep...

22 hours ago

Labour tax raid warning as shoppers buying milk and eggs face paying more -- Many other groceries items could be affected by the upcoming change.

2 hours ago

Eurozone turmoil as Europe stocks rebound after three month low over WW3 fears -- Rising Ukraine-Russia tensions sparked a selloff across European markets on Tuesday.

3 hours ago

Fraud waring and claim guidance for storage scheme creditors

1 month ago

Dance and celebrate for free at Wembley Park's Sounds of the World

3 months ago

Hope Education Project launches drive to combat young people trafficking in West Africa

3 months ago

HMRC National Insurance warning to boost State Pension before 2025 deadline - HMRC says people risk missing out on higher State Pension payments over gaps in their National...

20 hours ago

Households spend 75p an hour running one costly appliance - cut that to just 6p

22 hours ago

Carers on this key state benefit can earn £2,340 more from April but many don't know

22 hours ago

NatWest issues cash cut-off limit warning that applies to all customers

22 hours ago

Why millions of Brits will have to raid their savings this winter

22 hours ago

UK sends £7.2bn abroad 40 years after Live Aid - do they know we're not rich anymore?

23 hours ago

UK inflation rises above 2% target in blow to Keir Starmer -- The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest inflation figures.

1 day ago

Labour minister admits 200,000 pensioners will plunge into poverty due to DWP policy -- The DWP has admitted that tens of thousands more pensioners will fall into poverty each year by...

1 day ago

DWP issues £5,600 payments to correct state pension underpayments -- The DWP says it has reviewed the cases of more than 321,000 married pensioners and identified...

1 day ago

Thousands of young adults to lose Universal Credit and PIP in "back to work" reforms -- The controversial plan is part of radical moves by the new Labour Government

1 day ago

Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert shares one pension tip for comfortable retirement

1 day ago

Lloyds customer hoping to claim £200 told he may have to visit Halifax branch

1 day ago

Tesco customer's horror as 'extremely dangerous item found in their dinner'

1 day ago

DWP £750 free cash increase announced - check to see if you're eligible

5 hours ago

Martin Lewis reveals four conditions which can reduce council tax bill to £0 -- You could see your Council Tax bill cut to £0 if you have one of these conditions, Martin Lewis...

1 day ago

State pensioners can get £29 after pressing washing machine button -- State pensioners can get £29 back for making a washing and laundry change with one button.

1 day ago

Six-week warning to all Asda shoppers over Christmas shopping deadline -- The deadline for spending Asda Christmas Saver Cashpot rewards is now mere weeks away

1 day ago

Rachel Reeves tax raid blamed as higher interest rates 'spook the markets'

1 day ago

Martin Lewis says council tax bill payers can call and get £174 back

1 day ago

'I'm an expert - this £20 hack can save you hundreds of pounds on your heating bills' An expert has shared what tips work to save you money on your heating bills, and which ones...

1 day ago

Pensioners urged how to avoid new inheritance tax with loophole

1 day ago

UK households face £1,300 fines for fireplace and chimney mistakes

1 day ago

Starmer pledged a 'laser-like focus on growth' - now he's zapped UK economy stone dead

1 day ago

UK households handed £250 cost of living payment from DWP

1 day ago

Bank of England issues mortgage warning as governor blames Rachel Reeves and Donald Trump

1 day ago

Martin Lewis gives council tax dementia warning and says people can get thousands off

1 day ago

DWP issues urgent warning to millions of people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit -- The Department for Work and Pensions spoke out about 'personal or financial details' amid...

1 day ago

One off £100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel axe confirmed -- The one-off payment will be made automatically to those eligible - people do not have to apply.

1 day ago

Grieving families of military personnel could face shock inheritance tax bill -- The changes would apply to service personnel who are unmarried or not in a civil partnership

1 day ago

UK bank customers can get free money - but you only have 30 days to claim

1 day ago

Martin Lewis' MSE urges people in relationships to claim £1,006 before Christmas

1 day ago

Pensioners urged to make vital check or 'risk sleepwalking into retirement' -- Savers may have "nowhere near enough" what they need to retire comfortably, experts have warned.

1 day ago

British Gas, Octopus, OVO, EDF and E.On customers hit with £1,736 warning

1 day ago

DWP sending cash bonus to state pensioners in 18 postcodes after snowstorms

1 day ago

Lloyds Bank launches new support calculator as £23billion a year goes unclaimed

1 day ago

Universal Credit claimants issued back to work update from DWP

1 day ago

Cold weather payments triggered - map shows full list of 18 postcodes -- The first round of Cold Weather Payments have been triggered for winter 2024/25.

1 day ago

Cold weather payments triggered for UK postcodes after snow hits - see if you are eligible -- The Cold Weather Payment scheme applies to people in England and Wales who receive a range of...

2 days ago

Tesco and Asda shoppers warned of food shortages and higher prices over Labour tax raid -- A warning has been issued that there could be shortages of some products as farmers face a spike...

1 day ago

Slash your energy bills by more than £100 with a simple thermostat tweak

1 day ago

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who bought their house before 1991

1 day ago

State pensioners told how to stay warm during snowstorms without using heating - State pensioners can keep warm in their house without using the heating.

1 day ago

EDF Energy gives £148 to customers ditching and switching before price cap rise

2 days ago

Pensioners' lives are at risk! Labour's winter fuel cut just got even more sinister

2 days ago

Heating expert shares 'easy to fix' error adding £130 to energy bills this winter

2 days ago

Scam Interceptors' Nick Stapleton on secrets of exposing fraud: 'It was pretty scary!'

2 days ago

TV licence fee payers could cancel and get £169.50 refund - full list of eligibility

2 days ago

British Gas, EDF, E.On, OVO and Octopus customers face another energy bills hike

2 days ago

Six 'vampire appliances' you must unplug as energy bills rise again -- Energy prices are going up again and households are being told to unplug these 'vampire appliances'.

2 days ago

DWP PIP benefits claimants given mandatory reconsideration update as wait times drop -- Thousands of people have been awarded PIP after requesting a mandatory reconsideration in the...

2 days ago

EDF Energy customers can get £1,500 back this November -- EDF Energy customers can secure up to £1,500 worth of savings.

2 days ago

New PIP tool launched making it so much easier to claim benefits as thousands miss out

2 days ago

It's bad news Monday – energy bills UP, inflation UP, bus fares UP, house prices DOWN!

2 days ago

Pensioners could be missing out on £2,600 in benefits and freebies this winter -- Pensioners could be due thousands in extra benefits and freebies this winter, but many will be...

2 days ago

Labour's three-word refusal to help 450,000 state pensioners who miss out on triple lock

2 days ago

Octopus Energy launches new smart tariff helping households save £140 a year

2 days ago

Energy prices to rise again in weeks as pensioners face more misery under Keir Starmer

2 days ago

Humiliation for Rachel Reeves as Stamp Duty raid completely backfires

2 days ago

Pension credit fears as wait times double after winter fuel axe -- The total number of outstanding applications waiting to be processed has rocketed by 125%.

2 days ago

DWP payments worth £5,644 a year for certain pensioners -- People of State Pension age who have these medical conditions could be eligible for extra cash.

3 days ago

Barclays 'legal requirement' warning as customers face extra charges -- One customer got in touch as they were confused at text messages they had received from the bank.

2 days ago

OVO Energy hits customers with new monthly fee as older people warned

2 days ago

Housing crisis laid bare as cost of moving properties doubles in just one decade

2 days ago

Two huge mistakes people make with their pensions that could cost thousands in retirement - A financial firm has revealed two moves that people made before Rachel Reeves' budget that could...

2 days ago

Winter Fuel Payment cuts have 'positive consequences' as pensioners 'split' on decision

3 days ago

State pensioners can save £201 by making lightbulb change this winter

3 days ago

Brits urged to find and fix 'costly HMRC mistake' before December

3 days ago

'I'm an investment expert - here's the most effective way to become an ISA millionaire'

3 days ago

Bank raises interest to 'leading' 5.11% on savings account and earns 'excellent' rating

3 days ago

DWP PIP assessment process 'under review' as MPs demand 'unacceptable' changes

3 days ago

Pension Credit eligibility explained as not all income is counted against applicants -- Whether you can get Pension Credit may hinge on how you receive your retirement income, with...

4 days ago

DWP to send 60,000 people crucial warning letter each month from February -- The DWP is set to bring forward the migration of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)...

2 days ago

Brits could face 'retirement tax' on state pension in under three years -- New forecasts have shown that pensioners are likely to pay a 'stealth tax' on their state...

4 days ago

DWP payments could add up to £20,000 to your bank account before Christmas

4 days ago

Money Saving Expert reveals how to find cheap train tickets and save £100s

4 days ago

Hidden boiler tax slashed by Ed Miliband in panic after nightmare Budget backlash -- Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to scale back plans for 'hidden tax' on new boilers...

4 days ago

When eligible Brits can expect Winter Fuel Payments to start after cuts

4 days ago

WW2 veteran, 99, one of 450,000 'frozen out' as pension is just £72.50 a week

4 days ago

Millions paying £70 extra due to 'broadband mistake'

4 days ago

Ineligible pensioners could get DWP Winter Fuel Payment replacement after 'grave mistake'

4 days ago

DWP update as WASPI compensation is set to be 'paid soon' -- Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women could be getting an update before this date.

4 days ago

Reeves caught editing her CV! I wish we could edit out her horror Budget too -- Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of lying about her job history after secretly...

5 days ago

Martin Lewis warns who is 'very unlikely' to get council tax rebanded -- The Money Saving Expert founder dedicated a recent episode of his ITV show to council tax - as...

5 days ago

Warning to Nationwide, Santander and HSBC customers as mortgage bills increase

4 days ago

DWP warning one group to make £3,900 claim before deadline

5 days ago

'The UK state pension rule that's left me wondering if the country is broken' A social media influencer has slammed state pension entitlement rules, suggesting that those who...

4 days ago

Bank raises interest rate on fixed savings account to 4.6% and earns 'excellent' rating

5 days ago

Phil Spencer warns first-time buyers LISA 'might not be for you' on these conditions

5 days ago

Thousands of young Brits could be owed free £2,000 - here's how to claim

5 days ago

Urgent warning as phone scammers deploy this sneaky new cover-up

5 days ago

Use simple item to keep yourself warm for as little as 3p an hour this winter

5 days ago

Expert warns people they have 30 days to reverse pension mistake

5 days ago

Lloyds Bank, NatWest, Bank of Scotland customers warned over £200 payments -- A customer got in touch as they wanted to know if they would qualify to receive the funds

5 days ago

Six vital energy bill payouts that households can claim to help with costs -- As temperatures drop and Brits face a tough winter, many people might not be able to afford to...

5 days ago

Money-saving mum's app and voucher strategy knocks hundreds off Christmas shop -- Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but it's also the most expensive, and with...

5 days ago

'Inevitable' sneaky Labour stealth tax that could cost you £800 a year

5 days ago

WASPI update as Labour says 'we need time' to consider compensation

5 days ago

'Oops I crushed the economy!' Rachel Reeves had just one job and she fluffed it -- When Labour took power in July it inherited an economy that had taken a beating but was starting...

5 days ago

New tax rules on holiday lets coming in April

5 days ago

DWP plans to change PIP - with vouchers not ruled out

5 days ago

Households in England and Wales warned as Council Tax bills rise by £109

5 days ago

Labour policy under fire as 'general public will pay'

6 days ago

OPINION - Rachel Reeves makes huge mistake as she misses vital thing about pensions - Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a pensions shake-up in her Mansion House speech.

6 days ago

Property expert's warning on household habits which could land people £11k fines -- There's a string of laws and regulations in the UK, with experts warning some common household...

6 days ago

Utility Warehouse and EDF launch fixed tariffs £129 lower than current price cap -- Britons are being urged to look into cheaper energy fixes now ahead of future price cap changes.

6 days ago

Winter fuel-ripped pensioner hit by £200 council tax rise asks 'where do I find cash?'

6 days ago

Warning to HSBC, Lloyds, Halifax and First Direct customers over £100 charge

6 days ago

In Labour's dystopian world Rachel Reeves will decide where our pensions invest - Chancellor Rachel Reeves has brought the economy to a grinding halt with her Budget. Now she's...

6 days ago

easyJet explains why flights to popular Spanish destination suddenly end next year

6 days ago

Rachel Reeves's pension 'megafund' reforms savaged as 'high risk, low return'

6 days ago

State pensioners born in these years can get extra £916 in pension

6 days ago

DWP act now warning to get £12.50 broadband - full list of those eligible

6 days ago

Labour claims it's 'protecting' workers but you'll have to wait four years for tax break

6 days ago

Smart meter 'dumb mode' warning as 3.5m households risk soaring bills

6 days ago

Barclays scam warning for all customers as bank urges not to do this -- A person said they had received a suspicious phone call purportedly from the bank

6 days ago

Exact amount DWP will increase payouts for parents from April -- Parents who claim benefits can expect an income boost next spring.

7 days ago

New driving rules could see alcohol limits and passenger restrictions changed -- The AA is calling for more restrictions to be placed on drivers under the age of 21.

7 days ago

DWP letters to be sent out over major update as end date for six benefits confirmed

6 days ago

My family faces £26m inheritance tax bill thanks to Labour - it'll destroy everything

7 days ago

Martin Lewis urges 400,000 households to check if they're owed tax refund - is this you? -- Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explained how households can check if they could be...

7 days ago

Martin Lewis swears by 'bowl of water in fridge' to get rid of credit card debts

7 days ago

All the DWP benefit claimants set to receive Christmas Bonus

7 days ago

People on Universal Credit given 5 freebies and handouts worth £26,871

7 days ago

Nearly 5,000 savers are 'ISA millionaires' - here are four ways you could become one

7 days ago

State pensioners with British Gas, E.On, EDF and OVO given up to £2,000 each -- Customers with major energy suppliers like British Gas, E.On, EDF and OVO can get up to £2,000...

7 days ago

WASPI women told 'as soon as possible' in new compensation update -- The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall has

7 days ago

State pensioners to be handed £1,700 but triple lock 'at risk' -- The state pension triple lock will see pensioners handed £1,700 but the money could be at risk...

6 days ago

Labour's Liz Kendall claims 'no tension' over Pension Credit uptake after Winter Fuel axe

7 days ago

Warning to Santander, HSBC, Nationwide and Natwest customers over £278 charges

7 days ago

'I'm a savings expert - 10 things you're overpaying hundreds of pounds a year for' Britons can make significant savings by making these checks - such as up to 45% discounts on car...

7 days ago

Labour has declared war on Greggs – now we're all stuffed!

7 days ago

State pensioners born in these years get instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase

7 days ago

UK households handed £503 payment this winter with little-known benefit

7 days ago

Lloyds Bank issues 10-day warning over £200 payments landing in accounts

7 days ago

PIP, Income Support and Universal Credit claimants could lower broadband bill to £12.50

7 days ago

'Simple' broadband mistake costing Britons £113 a year - can you save?

7 days ago

Tesco warns 'it's your responsibility' as shoppers could be fined -- One customer contacted Tesco as they were confused by the rules.

7 days ago

HMRC issues National Insurance act fast warning to boost State Pension before cut-off date -- The deadline for those impacted by new State Pension transitional arrangements is fast approaching

7 days ago

Thought you'd done everything to beat Labour's IHT raid? Then try this -- Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have hiked inheritance tax in last month's Budget but there are...

8 days ago

£278 warning to customers of NatWest, Lloyds, HSBC and Santander

7 days ago

DWP hints at change to PIP disability assessments after humiliating hurdles outrage

7 days ago

DWP warning to 60,000 people receiving Universal Credit notices -- The DWP is urging people to "act without delay" if they receive a specific type of Universal...

8 days ago

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with a Tesco Clubcard as £18m savings at risk

8 days ago

Food price inflation rises again as Britons rush to supermarkets in Christmas countdown

8 days ago

Only one man can save us from mad Ed Miliband before he wrecks UK economy

8 days ago

Thousands of 'overlooked' Brits urged to claim new £150 energy payment - check eligibility

8 days ago