State pension tax plans 'rushed and incoherent'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no tax on state pension alone, but experts warn new DWP rules are 'rushed', creating unfairness and penalising those who saved.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no tax on state pension alone, but experts warn new DWP rules are 'rushed', creating unfairness and penalising those who saved.
New government plans aim to slash electric car charging costs to just 2p per mile for households without private parking. The reforms will cut red tape and fees for installing cross-pavement chargers.
The Government confirms a £150 cost-of-living payment via reduced energy bills from April 2026. Major suppliers will apply it automatically. Find out how to benefit.
HMRC announces revised payment dates for Child Benefit over the festive period. Find out if your payment is affected and how to check your schedule.
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
The DWP is distributing crucial winter payments, including Cold Weather and Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £1,085. Check if you qualify for this vital financial support before Christmas.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
The DWP confirms altered state pension payment dates in December due to Christmas bank holidays. Find out when your money will arrive to budget effectively.
Millions of UK state pensioners will see an extra £10 payment this December. Find out who is eligible and when the DWP Christmas Bonus will be paid.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
Millions of UK state pensioners will see a surprise £10 bonus from the DWP this week. Find out who qualifies and how the automatic payment works.
A new study reveals 93% of anxious drivers in England will cancel festive plans over winter road fears. Experts share essential tips for safer winter driving.
The DWP confirms tax-free Winter Fuel Payments of up to £475 are landing for eligible pensioners. Learn about eligibility for this and other cold weather support schemes.
The DWP confirms early state pension payments of at least £704 before Christmas due to bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and how your NI number affects it.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from DWP in December. Find out if you qualify and see the full list of eligible benefits. Check your account now!
Stafford town centre is set for a major transformation with plans for 100 new homes and a 100-bedroom hotel in the Eastgate area. The £30m project aims to boost the local economy and create new jobs.
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive up to £475 in extra winter payments from DWP. Learn about Winter Fuel Allowance, Warm Home Discount & Cold Weather Payment eligibility.
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
The DWP confirms millions on benefits won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and learn about Scotland's replacement scheme.
State pensioners are set for automatic £25 payments to help with heating bills during freezing weather. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect payment.
Struggling with winter bills? The DWP is offering three key payments worth up to £475, including Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount. Check your eligibility now.
UK households on specific benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in early December. Check eligibility and payment details for this DWP one-off payment.
Upgrade your phone for Christmas without the cost. Vodafone's SIM-only plans offer unlimited data and global roaming for a faster, more reliable experience.
Experts call for £15 increase to Cold Weather Payments and advance payments as millions disconnect heating. Will the DWP act to protect vulnerable households?
Discover how starting fitness routines before the festive season allows you to enjoy Christmas indulgence guilt-free with the Walkfit app's personalised step plans.
Over 880,000 Scottish state pensioners are receiving automatic Pension Age Winter Heating Payments of up to £305. Check your eligibility and payment details now.
A new online PIP test helps claimants check if they meet the proposed DWP points threshold. Labour's Stephen Timms leads a review ahead of potential 2026 changes.