UK Urged to Adopt Four-Day Week to Combat Obesity
A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity links long working hours to higher obesity rates, prompting calls for a four-day week in the UK.
A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity links long working hours to higher obesity rates, prompting calls for a four-day week in the UK.
69% of UK adults face unexpected bills averaging £10,996, but emergency savings average only £3,553. Experts urge building a rainy day fund to cover the shortfall.
Go.Compare data reveals 2.9 million motorists have been fined for driving uninsured. Experts warn of £300 fines and 6 penalty points.
Martin Lewis warns over £30 billion in UK pensions are lost, with average pot worth £10,000. He urges over 40s to use free tools to reclaim forgotten funds.
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RecommendedHMRC is sending letters to 1.5 million UK households reminding parents to update Child Benefit claims before August 31 to avoid losing up to £1,406.60 per year.
The DWP benefit cap limits total benefits for most people under State Pension age. It affects 10 specific benefits, with a maximum of £14,753 for single adults outside London.
The DWP gains new powers to suspend driving licences for benefit claimants who refuse to cooperate or repay debts, as part of a crackdown on benefit fraud.
HMRC reveals £1.6 billion unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, with an average of £2,200 per account. Thousands of 21-year-olds are urged to check if they have forgotten savings.
New analysis shows £1,000 in savings grows to £1,205 in 10 years, while investing could yield £3,350. Hargreaves Lansdown urges savers to consider investing for better returns.
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RecommendedBritish Gas is giving away £1,641 in free energy to one customer in its May draw. Over 1,000 prizes are available, including weekly £31.50 credits. Sign up free.
Standard Life warns of pension scams ahead of 2027 Inheritance Tax changes, with average losses of £47,000. Scammers exploit confusion over new rules.
Nearly two-thirds of West Midlands first-time buyers purchase fixer-uppers to afford homes in desired locations, with many tackling more DIY than expected, Nationwide survey finds.
A Universal Credit claimant receiving £1,119 monthly from the DWP says the money is insufficient, listing high rent and utility costs. Reddit users offer advice on budgeting.
Mid and West Wales Fire Service invites you to Experience Days in Haverfordwest and Newtown this June. Try on kit, learn equipment, and ask questions before applying.
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RecommendedThe RAC advises drivers to shop around for fuel and use apps to find the best prices as petrol rises to 157.6p and diesel falls slowly to 188p amid volatile oil prices and the Iran war.
Universal Credit claimants will receive early £667 payments from the DWP on Friday, May 22, due to the May 25 bank holiday. Standard allowance for couples over 25 is £667.
Rachel Reeves faces backlash as EV drivers threaten to switch back to petrol cars after new pay-per-mile tax. Two in five consider returning to petrol.
Google launched the Fitbit Air for £84.99, but you can buy affordable fitness trackers now for under £25. We found top budget options from Spurkey, IOWODO, and Runlio.
Almost a million young people aged 16-24 are NEET, with 957,000 on Universal Credit. DWP data shows 4.6% of 2020's 18-year-olds have been on benefits their entire adulthood.
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RecommendedChristopher Dixon, 40, was jailed for five years after police found cocaine in a Kinder egg hidden in his underwear and a zombie knife in a storage unit.
Martin Lewis urges anyone who has moved house or changed jobs to check for lost pensions, with one viewer finding £45,000. Use free tools like the Pension Tracing Service.
Martin Lewis shares four water bill hacks that could save UK households hundreds of pounds, including a meter switch that can save £600-700 a year.
A Birmingham headteacher backs the No Child Left Behind campaign, urging the government to extend free school meals to all primary school children to tackle poverty and stigma.
Unemployment in Perry Barr and Ladywood has reached crisis levels, with over a quarter of residents out of work. Birmingham's overall rate is 13.6%, double the regional average.
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RecommendedPaulina and Stanley Gammon saved £20k in seven months to buy a three-bedroom house at age 19 without parental help, cutting nights out, dining, clothes, and holidays.
The FCA launches a review into claims management companies amid concerns over misleading practices in the £829 car finance scandal payout process.
Martin Lewis explains the rule of thumb for pension savings: half your age when you start contributing. He also discusses state pension requirements and National Insurance.
A poll of 2,000 adults reveals that while confidence and age are concerns, lack of funding is the top barrier to starting a business. 60% cite money as the main obstacle.
The DWP faces calls to reduce welfare payments for 660,000 households receiving more than the average worker's salary, deemed an 'unsustainable moral crisis'.
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RecommendedThe DWP's Timms Review into PIP introduces a six-part evidence programme to gather diverse perspectives. Four million claimants may see changes.