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.
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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.
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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.
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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to abolish PIP won't affect two million claimants, says Robert Jenrick. 2.89 million could see payments modified or withdrawn.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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DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment for over-80s (16.08.2026)
State pensioners over 80 will receive an automatic £300 Winter Fuel Payment. After policy changes, most pensioners are eligible again from winter 2025/26, with higher earners taxed.
Omega Charity Gets £3,000 to Expand Loneliness Support
Omega, a Shrewsbury charity, has received £3,000 from Persimmon Homes to expand its Chatterbox telephone befriending service, enabling over 550 weekly calls to lonely people across the West Midlands.
Over-60s can get £7,060 handout with DWP state pension still to come
Annuity rates hit 7.75% in July 2026, the highest since 2008. A 60-year-old with £100,000 can now get £7,060 yearly income, with state pension extra.
British Gas PeakSave: Half-Price Electricity Sundays
British Gas confirms PeakSave Sundays: over 1 million customers get half-price electricity from 11am to 4pm every Sunday, saving £36m collectively.
Protect Roses from Black Spot and Mildew in Heat
Roses stressed by hot, dry weather are prone to black spot and mildew. Catch problems early with expert tips from Alan Titchmarsh to keep blooms going into autumn.
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Edge Hill Graduate Plans South Pole Trek for Men's Mental Health
Dafydd Helps-Fursse, an Edge Hill University alumnus, will lead an expedition across the South Pole by 2030 to raise awareness of men's mental health, following his 2024 World's Toughest Row success.
Dogs Trust urges owners to learn dog body language on walks
Dogs Trust and RSPCA launch Dog Ownership Guide, urging owners to recognize subtle body language signs like head turning and lip licking to prevent stress on summer walks.
Remus Horse Sanctuary appeals for hay funds as prices soar
Remus Horse Sanctuary faces a £5,400 monthly hay bill after dry weather hikes prices. Founder Sue Burton appeals for public donations to feed over 100 rescued animals.
DWP confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for claimants
Around six million households on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, or ESA will get a one-off £150 energy bill discount this winter via the Warm Home Discount scheme.
DWP promises Timms Review changes grounded in disabled experiences
The DWP vows PIP changes from the Timms Review will be grounded in disabled people's experiences, with workshops in September and recommendations due by end of 2026.
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£200 cost-of-living payments for households earning £40,000
Households earning up to £40,000 may be eligible for cost-of-living payments through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, even if they don't claim benefits. Apply via local councils.
Police called to solar eclipse chaos as crowds rush for glasses
Police were called to manage crowds in Bristol as hundreds rushed for free eclipse glasses. The partial eclipse, with 90% coverage, begins just after 6pm, with maximum at 7pm. Next similar event in nearly 70 years.
Partial solar eclipse today: Safe viewing tips
Millions will witness a partial solar eclipse today, but with glasses sold out, experts warn of eye damage risks. Here are safe viewing methods, including DIY pinhole cameras.
DWP confirms PIP claimants will have two expenses reimbursed
PIP claimants invited to Timms Review workshops in September will have reasonable travel costs and other necessary expenses reimbursed, the DWP has confirmed.
DWP confirms one-off bonus payments for PIP claimants
DWP confirms one-off bonus payments for PIP claimants attending Timms Review workshops from September 15, with registration opening August 12.
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PIP claimants urged to act before August 21 for Timms Review workshops
DWP calls on disabled and long-term health condition PIP claimants to register by August 21 for Timms Review workshops, testing recommendations for benefit changes.
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