Personal Finance

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Free bus passes delayed for another group as State Pension age rises

Only 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins entered circulation.

Only 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins entered circulation.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 420 times face value on eBay

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans

Personal Finance

Pensioners across the UK could be eligible for £180 perk - who is eligible?

Citizens Advice has issued a fresh warning over rogue roofing scams

Citizens Advice has issued a fresh warning over rogue roofing scams

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out

Mortgage rates have hit 6% for the first time in three years as sub-5% deals plunge. Buyers also face an £80,000 gap between mortgage calculators.

Mortgage rates have hit 6% for the first time in three years as sub-5% deals plunge. Buyers also face an £80,000 gap between mortgage calculators.

Mortgage rates hit 6 per cent as £80,000 borrowing gap leaves buyers facing a shock

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners could miss out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite being the right age

An expert has revealed if it is cheaper to run household appliances at specific times during the day.

An expert has revealed if it is cheaper to run household appliances at specific times during the day.

Is it cheaper to run household appliances at certain times? - Expert reveals

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Department for Work and Pensions

Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis poll reveals most want triple lock scrapped to fund social care

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Department for Works and Pensions

What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

Parents and grandparents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Parents and grandparents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Parents could miss out on £3,794 by waiting to start children's savings

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Thousands could be sitting on £2,310 without even realising it, says HMRC

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

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Ipswich vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

Ipswich Borough Council Cleansing Team named finalists in Association for Public Service Excellence Awards 2026

Ipswich Borough Council Cleansing Team named finalists in Association for Public Service Excellence Awards 2026

Personal Finance

Council cleansing team recognised for its efforts

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

This is how much your Universal Credit, Child Benefit and PIP payments could increase in 2026

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and more benefit payments set to increase

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

The best value supermarket lunch deals ranked, and how to save £5.30 by choosing wisely

The best value supermarket lunch deals ranked, and how to save £5.30 by choosing wisely

The best value supermarket lunch deals ranked - from cheapest to most expensive

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

A new Universal Credit change places a limit on how much people in debt can have taken off their benefits to pay what they owe.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit change brings £420 boost to over a million households

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

Child Benefit is going up next week for millions of families

Child Benefit is going up next week for millions of families

HMRC Child Benefit increase next week confirmed for millions of families

Child Benefit will change in April 2025

Child Benefit will change in April 2025

Child Benefit changes could alter payments for millions next month

The National Living Wage will increase to £12.21 per hour, while the new National Minimum Wage will be set at £10.00 per hour

The National Living Wage will increase to £12.21 per hour, while the new National Minimum Wage will be set at £10.00 per hour

Personal Finance

Millions set for £1,400 pay rise next month

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

Cost of living crisis

Everyone under 40 urged to 'act now' to not miss out on £11,000 in free cash

Providers who have joined the Ofcom automatic compensation scheme include BT, EE, Plusnet, Sky and Virgin Media

Providers who have joined the Ofcom automatic compensation scheme include BT, EE, Plusnet, Sky and Virgin Media

Personal Finance

Millions could be owed compensation for broadband issues last year

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

Gina-Lorraine Murray with Martin Clunes at her house in Wales, which was used for filming Out There

Gina-Lorraine Murray with Martin Clunes at her house in Wales, which was used for filming Out There

Martin Clunes filmed his new show in my house and paid for my new bathroom

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

Don't get caught out recycling incorrectly this Christmas - how to avoid getting a fine by your local council

Don't get caught out recycling incorrectly this Christmas - how to avoid getting a fine by your local council

You could be fined £400 if you ignore these recycling rules over Christmas

From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to bus fares, a number of household costs will increase in 2025

From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to bus fares, a number of household costs will increase in 2025

Personal Finance

5 household bills set to increase in 2025

Martin Lewis has some good news for customers about the standing charge on the energy price cap

Martin Lewis has some good news for customers about the standing charge on the energy price cap

Energy Price Cap

Martin Lewis 'positive' update on £338 a year energy standing charge

Which is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner? We asked the experts.

Which is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner? We asked the experts.

What is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner in 2024?

Martin Lewis' team suggests that switching to a new bank account could be a good move at this time of year.

Martin Lewis' team suggests that switching to a new bank account could be a good move at this time of year.

Lloyds, NatWest, Santander offering £200 payment to new and existing customers

More than ten million pensioners will miss out on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment compared to previous years.

More than ten million pensioners will miss out on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment compared to previous years.

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues major Winter Fuel Payment update for 1.3 million pensioners

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill

Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill

22 Kids and Counting

Millions missing out on £1,500 in Council Tax support

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9k bill this winter

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

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When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone