Young claimants face benefit cuts under new work rules
Young people on Universal Credit must accept job offers or risk losing benefits under a new government scheme aiming to cut welfare bills and boost workforce numbers. Read the full details.
Young people on Universal Credit must accept job offers or risk losing benefits under a new government scheme aiming to cut welfare bills and boost workforce numbers. Read the full details.
Over 260,000 households save £325 on average via WaterSure. See if you qualify for the bill cap on Universal Credit, Pension Credit & other benefits.
A new UK Deposit Return Scheme will pay households to return bottles and cans to supermarkets from 2027, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling. Find out how it works.
London's ULEZ scrappage scheme was altered without public notice, the Ombudsman finds. Discover how changes affected thousands of drivers and what TfL must do now.
Discover how HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets UK households earn up to £7,500 tax-free annually, potentially raising your total tax-free allowance to £20,070. Learn the rules and see if you qualify.
Business owners warn HMRC's 'Strengthened Reward Scheme' may spark malicious tip-offs and costly investigations. Read the risks and expert analysis.
The SNP warns Rachel Reeves against slashing tax exemptions for the Motability car scheme, which could hike costs for thousands of disabled people. Read the full story.
UK households could earn millions by reporting tax evasion under a new HMRC rewards scheme. Find out how to report and what you could earn.
Demolition of long-empty tower blocks on Birmingham's Druid's Heath estate is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, following delays and resident concerns over neglect and anti-social behaviour.
Disabled drivers in England will benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty change from April 2025, making adapted electric vehicles more affordable. Discover how the Autumn Budget supports cleaner mobility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget excludes private hire from a VAT scheme, adding 20% to fares from January 2026. Experts warn of a 'taxi tax' hitting young and rural users hardest.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.
UK drivers are turning to used EV leasing, with a 166% surge. Discover how salary sacrifice makes electric cars affordable and why the used market is struggling.
A full-time carer mum fears losing her essential vehicle after the Motability scheme reform. She says the budget is 'going after the most vulnerable'. Read her story.
Young benefits claimants face a new DWP 'ultimatum' under a Youth Guarantee scheme. Learn how this rule change aims to cut welfare and its impact. #UKNews
Learn how Nationwide Building Society members could secure a £100 bonus payment in 2026 through the Fairer Share scheme. Discover eligibility criteria and key deadlines.
Nationwide Building Society members could get a £100 bonus payment in 2026. Find out the simple step you need to take by March to be eligible for the Fairer Share scheme.
The DWP partners with 60+ employers including British Airways and Google to reshape workplace health support and get benefit claimants back into employment. Discover the new strategy.
Debenhams CEO Dan Finley could earn a £148m bonus if shares soar, bypassing a shareholder vote. The retailer also reports narrowed losses. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces removal of luxury car brands from the Motability Scheme from December 1. Find out which models are affected and what it means for disabled motorists.
Martin Lewis explains 7 crucial points about the £150 energy bill reduction from April 2026. Discover how the ECO scheme scrapping affects British Gas, EON, EDF and Ovo customers.
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.
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
Over 40 disability charities urge Rachel Reeves to protect the Motability scheme from £1bn tax break cuts, warning of dire consequences for disabled people's mobility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps £300m in tax breaks for the Motability scheme, removing 25 luxury models. Full list of affected cars revealed.
Ex-DWP policy head Matt Ryder urges Labour to push further on PIP reforms, calling recent luxury car cuts 'window dressing'. Read the full analysis.
BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are immediately removed from the DWP's PIP Motability Scheme. Discover the full list of changes and how it impacts UK manufacturing.
The DWP has immediately removed luxury car brands from the Motability Scheme, shifting focus to UK manufacturers. Learn how this PIP change affects you.
Labour's Autumn Statement targets DWP benefits for self-diagnosed conditions. The Access to Work scheme, costing £321m, faces scrutiny over gadget claims. Read the full details.