Warm Home Discount set to rise to £250, Healey plans
Chancellor John Healey reportedly plans to raise the Warm Home Discount to £250 at the Budget on October 28, helping six million low-income households with energy bills this winter.
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Martin Lewis Warns Against Gift Cards as Christmas Presents
Martin Lewis warns shoppers never to buy gift cards as Christmas presents, citing risks of store collapse and expiry dates, urging cash instead.
DWP £150 Warm Home Discount for pensioners from October
Pensioners on Pension Credit Guarantee get £150 Warm Home Discount from October to help with energy bills as prices rise 4%.
Tax-free childcare threshold could rise to £150k
A new report suggests raising the HMRC tax-free childcare threshold from £100k to £125k or £150k, or staggering the withdrawal of free childcare, costing £210m by 2030.
DWP confirms 7 health conditions for £115 Attendance Allowance
DWP data reveals the 7 most common health conditions among 1.4m Attendance Allowance claimants, including arthritis and dementia, with payments up to £114.60 weekly.
Carer loses six-and-a-half stone for disabled daughter
Sara Matthewson, 51, from Northfield, lost six-and-a-half stone with Slimming World to stay healthy for her disabled daughter Sophie, dropping from 21st 8lbs to 15st 1lb.
Kelly Osbourne: 'scary' weight loss after Ozzy death
Kelly Osbourne has admitted her weight loss following the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne is 'scary', saying she looked like the 'Crypt Keeper' and couldn't see what others warned her about.
Dehumidifier placement key to faster drying, expert says
Experts say where you place your dehumidifier matters most for drying clothes faster and saving energy. Chris Michael of Meaco explains the common mistake to avoid and the ideal positioning for best results.
PIP overhaul: Anxiety and depression claims face stricter rules
PIP is set for a major overhaul, with anxiety and depression claims most likely to face stricter rules. Andy Burnham and John Healey face decisions on welfare.
Dad loses eight stone after Greggs binge-eating fear
Michael Collins, 41, from Bromsgrove, dropped from 23st 2lb to 14st 13lb after joining Man v Fat, reversing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure.
HMRC writes to 1m workers over pension tax relief
HMRC is writing to around one million low-paid workers, mainly women, who may have missed out on pension tax relief due to the net pay anomaly, with payments starting soon.
Lloyds warns impersonation scam losses rise 10% to £3,516
Lloyds Bank reports impersonation scam victims lose £3,516 on average, a 10% rise from £3,200. HMRC scams average £2,288, broadband £1,169.
Charnwood food waste collections start November 2
Charnwood Borough Council will launch weekly food waste collections for most residents from November 2, with caddy packs delivered from late September.
£150 Warm Home Discount for six million households
Government confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for six million households this winter, following a 4% rise in energy bills from October.
Burnham urged to extend Warm Home Discount to 2.5m more
Andy Burnham's government is urged to extend the Warm Home Discount to 2.5 million more households as energy debt hits £6bn and is set to rise to £7bn by year-end.
Warm Home Discount: £150 payments for six million households
Six million households will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount payment from October 2026. The scheme opens to those on certain benefits, including Universal Credit and Pension Credit.
Monzo warns over £8,000 ISA allowance change from April
Monzo warns savers under 65 that from next April the cash ISA limit drops to £12,000, with £8,000 only for investments. Jo Phillips urges action now.
Martin Lewis water meter tip saves household £1,068 a year
Martin Lewis's water meter advice helped one payer cut their bill from £108 to £19 a month, saving £1,068 yearly. Millions could still claim social tariffs worth £160 on average.
Nationwide: £300-a-week student spend is top money regret
Nationwide FlexStudent research reveals 39% of students spend £150-£300 weekly on food and drink, with money mistakes topping university regrets ahead of September.
Iceland Benefits Boost for pensioners born before 1960
Iceland's new Benefits Boost service helps loyalty members aged 66+ claim unclaimed DWP benefits. Aiming to unlock £37m for 7,500 customers.
EDF Energy sends free heatwave packs with fans, towels and curtains
EDF Energy's £1 million Heatwave Relief initiative provides free packs containing fans, cooling towels, blackout curtains and insulated water bottles to vulnerable customers, with 92% of requests from those on the Priority Services Register.
Brewers urge delay to supermarket drink recycling scheme
Independent brewers call for a year's delay to the Deposit Return Scheme set for October 2027, citing a lack of details and unpreparedness, which could impact 90 Welsh breweries.
EU bans TPO in gel nail polish: Will UK follow?
The EU has banned gel nail polishes containing TPO, a chemical linked to fertility harm. The UK is expected to follow suit in late 2026 or early 2027, but TPO-free gels remain available.
£35,000 Income Rule for Winter Fuel Payments
Winter Fuel Payments are now means-tested: pensioners with income over £35,000 lose eligibility, affecting three million over-65s. HMRC claws back payments.
Nationwide and Virgin Money offer £555 benefits check boost
Nationwide and Virgin Money now offer a free online benefits checker that has found an average of £555 a month in extra income for eligible households, with £115m identified so far.
PIP abolition won't apply to 2 million, Jenrick says
Reform's plans to abolish PIP won't affect two million claimants, says Robert Jenrick. 2.89 million could see payments modified or withdrawn. Existing claimants reassessed over 3-4 years.
DWP Warm Home Discount: act by Sunday for £150 help
Households on benefits must ensure their name is on their electricity bill by August 23 to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount automatically, warns Money Saving Expert.
PIP guide for £49.99 promises lifetime benefits
A website by Karol Slusarczyk offers a £49.99 guide to claiming PIP, promising a 190-fold return. It claims to help secure lifetime disability payments, amid 4 million PIP caseload.
DWP Carer's Allowance consultation: Tuesday deadline
Carer's Allowance claimants must act before Tuesday as DWP consultation closes 18 Aug 2026. Findings will shape benefit changes, following Sayce Review.
New 'dangerous' card fraud: banks may not refund
A 'dangerous' new card fraud is sweeping the UK, tricking victims into approving scam payments. Which? warns banks may not refund, as FOS data shows only 27% of complaints upheld.
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