NS&I warning to Premium Bonds customers over prize choice
NS&I clarifies Premium Bonds prize payments after customer queries. Learn how to choose between cash payouts or reinvestment for the next £1m draw.
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Exact cost Christmas lights add to your energy bill
Uswitch reveals festive decorations could add £15.87 to your energy bill this December. See the full list of costs and tips to save money on your Christmas lights.
Martin Lewis's LED Christmas lights bill warning
Money expert Martin Lewis reveals how a simple switch to LED Christmas lights could save UK households over £1.60 per 100 bulbs monthly. Act now to cut your festive energy costs.
Supermarket Tax Hike After Budget U-turn
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
Reeves secures bank backing for Budget with tax relief
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses calls for bank tax hikes as lenders pledge support for Budget measures. Exclusive details on the Treasury's strategy to secure City backing.
HMRC halts child benefit for thousands in data error
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
MPs: Cutting cash ISA limit won't boost stocks
Treasury Committee warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that reducing cash ISA allowance could increase mortgage rates instead of stimulating stock market investment.
Reeves may cut cycle-to-work scheme for luxury bikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers reinstating a cap on the cycle-to-work scheme to stop taxpayers funding 'luxury leisure' e-bikes. HMRC data shows costs have surged.
Fuel Duty Freeze Scrapped in Stealth Tax Move
Rachel Reeves is set to maintain the fuel duty freeze while scrapping a key tax relief, effectively increasing costs for millions of British motorists as petrol prices remain high.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
Budget 2025: Chancellor won't rule out tax rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as she refuses to rule out tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget while defending her economic strategy against criticism.
DWP confirms November £300 cost of living payment dates
The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the November payment schedule for the £300 cost of living support. Discover exactly when eligible households will receive this crucial financial assistance.
DWP's £3,500 cost of living payments arrive
Thousands of households across the UK are receiving unexpected £3,500 payments from the DWP to help combat rising living costs. Discover if you qualify for this crucial financial assistance.
HMRC tax change could hit millions with council tax bills
A major HMRC system overhaul could leave millions of Brits facing surprise council tax demands as benefit data sharing changes threaten payment disruptions.
State Pension Alert: Check For £3,900 Top-Up
Millions of state pensioners are being urged to verify their bank accounts immediately as a significant payment boost worth up to £3,900 annually may be going unclaimed. Experts reveal how to check eligibility and secure this vital financial support.
40s-50s households face worst financial squeeze in UK
Exclusive research reveals households aged 45-54 are battling the worst financial pressure in the UK, with energy bills and mortgage costs creating a perfect storm.
Final DWP cost of living payment delivered
The Department for Work and Pensions has made its last scheduled cost of living payment, but new support may be available for struggling households. Discover what help remains and how to claim it.
Labour's tax plan targets anyone earning over £80,000
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals Labour's strategy to increase taxes on high earners while ruling out wealth tax in exclusive Birmingham Live interview.
Energy suppliers announce price hikes affecting millions
Four major energy suppliers - British Gas, EDF, Octopus and E.ON - are increasing electricity and gas prices this autumn, adding financial pressure to households already struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Energy bills set to soar by £100+ in April
Millions of UK households brace for fresh financial blow as energy price cap changes threaten to increase annual bills by over £100 this spring.
State Pension Tax Trap: Millions Face 2026 Demands
Nearly nine million pensioners could be dragged into the tax net as the frozen personal allowance threshold collides with rising state pension payments, creating a fiscal timebomb for retirees.
UK Council Tax Set for £150 Hike
Households across Britain are bracing for council tax hikes of up to £150 as local authorities grapple with funding gaps and rising service costs.
OVO's £50M Support: 7 Free Help Schemes Revealed
Major energy provider OVO announces comprehensive support package including debt write-offs, bill credits and free efficiency upgrades to help customers through cost-of-living crisis.
Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k
Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.
Universal Credit Payment Dates Change for Birmingham
Important changes to Universal Credit payment schedules are coming this spring. Discover how bank holidays will affect when you receive your money and plan your budget accordingly.
Free £400 Energy Support Available for UK Households
Millions of UK households could be missing out on vital financial support through the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding. Here's how to check if you're eligible and claim up to £400.
Universal Credit: DWP set to cut payments for thousands
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is preparing to cut Universal Credit payments for claimants who fail to meet strict work search requirements, affecting thousands across the UK.
Labour rejects Octopus Energy's price hike warning
The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.
DWP Announces Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched its most significant Personal Independence Payment review in years, examining how support is delivered to disabled people across the UK.
New £500m energy bills support scheme revealed
Struggling families across the UK are set to receive crucial financial support as the government unveils a new £500 million energy bills scheme, targeting those most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
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