Benefit cap scrapped, boosting Birmingham's poorest families
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
Martin Lewis highlights the government's Help to Save scheme, offering a £600 tax-free bonus for low-income savers. Find out if you're eligible and how it works.
UK drivers face a costly Christmas as petrol and diesel prices see their sharpest monthly rise since April 2024. The RAC warns of festive travel squeeze. Find out how to save.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
RAC data reveals a sharp rise in UK fuel prices, pushing the cost of filling a family petrol car to over £75. Diesel prices also climb to an August 2024 high. Discover the full impact.
Petrol and diesel prices at UK pumps have jumped sharply in November, hitting drivers ahead of Christmas. The RAC warns of costly festive travel. Find out how to save.
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to pensioners and £50 to families via the Household Support Fund to ease the festive financial burden. Learn who is eligible and how to avoid scams.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
Asda introduces a 3p per litre fuel saving for drivers spending £15+ in Express stores this December. The move follows customer criticism over prices and service changes.
Islington residents receiving Pension Credit can apply for a £200 one-off payment from the Household Support Fund. This is in addition to the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. Apply now as funds are limited.
OVO Energy's community event in London offered free advice and products, aiming to save households £300 annually. Get support and cut your bills this winter.
Experts warn cutting the £1.3bn ECO insulation scheme will plunge households into fuel poverty and cost 10,000 skilled jobs. Read why industry leaders are urging a rethink.
A neuroscientist reveals a simple forehead cooling technique, backed by sleep clinics, that could help you fall asleep faster than sleeping pills. Try it tonight!
UK households face six key financial changes in December 2025, including the DWP Christmas bonus, inflation updates, and winter support schemes. Stay informed to manage your budget.
Asda Express is giving drivers a 3p per litre fuel discount throughout December when they spend £15+ on groceries. Save at the pump while stocking up for Christmas.
Asda offers drivers 3p off per litre of fuel this December when they spend £15 or more at an Asda Express store. Save on fuel while stocking up on festive essentials.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2026 by scrapping the ECO scheme. Discover how this impacts your cost of living.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make the Help to Save scheme permanent, offering Universal Credit claimants a potential £1,200 tax-free bonus. Learn how this budget announcement impacts you.
Octopus Energy's Octo Assist fund grows by £116,500 after customer donations and company matching. Discover how this support helps UK households with heating bills this winter.
Sainsbury's customers can add a £2 donation at checkout to support Comic Relief's food poverty initiative this Christmas. The supermarket aims to provide millions of meals.
Sainsbury's urges customers to donate £2 this Christmas to help combat food poverty. The initiative, in partnership with Comic Relief, runs until December 24.
HMRC announces new advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel and electric company cars effective December 1. Find out how the changes affect business travel reimbursements.
British Gas launches its Energy Support Fund, offering grants of up to £2,000 to help customers clear energy debt this winter. Apply now for vital financial help.
Struggling Surrey households can apply for free vouchers worth up to £300 for groceries at Aldi, Asda, Tesco and six other supermarkets. Learn how to apply now.
A striking ice sculpture of terraced homes unveiled in London exposes the fuel poverty crisis leaving millions freezing. Campaign urges action as energy bills remain £500 above pre-crisis levels.
Ofgem announces a new energy price cap of £1,758 for January-March. Despite a small rise, bills remain critically high, sparking calls for government action on fuel poverty.
Millions of UK households to receive a £150 Warm Home Discount directly from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. Check if you're eligible for this winter support.
Struggling with energy bills? The British Gas Energy Trust is offering grants of up to £1,700 to clear debt, and you don't need to be a customer. Apply for support now.
AA warns petrol could hit 142p per litre if Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the fuel duty freeze in the Autumn Budget, costing households billions.