DWP PIP cuts for low-level conditions if Reform wins
Reform plans to end PIP cash payments for low-level conditions, replacing them with disability support accounts run by councils. Critics say the £50bn savings claim is fantasy economics.
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UK Bans TPO in Nail Products: Salons Must Comply by 2027
The UK has banned TPO, a chemical in gel nail products, from new cosmetics from August 15, 2026. Salons must eliminate TPO-based products by February 14, 2027, due to fertility risks.
State pensioners get second August payment
Some state pensioners will receive two DWP payments in August due to a calendar quirk, with the second payment arriving on August 31 for those with NI numbers ending 00-19.
Weekly Horoscope: Stars Align for All Signs
Discover what the stars have in store for your sign this week, from Leo's financial focus to Virgo's caution with gossip. Get insights for love, career, and more.
Student loans could cost graduates £185k in retirement
Graduates in England face lifetime loan repayments of £56,240, potentially losing £185,000 in retirement savings, according to the Intergenerational Foundation.
State Pension Delay for September Birthdays Announced
People born between 6 September and 5 October 1960 will claim State Pension at 66 years and 6 months, as the age rise to 67 begins in 2026.
Automatic £100 rise for pensioners born before 1946
State pensioners born before 28 September 1946 will automatically get £300 Winter Fuel Payment for 2026-27, a £100 increase, while those born later get £200.
730,000 urged to claim £855 HMRC tax refunds
Around 730,000 PAYE workers missed out on average £855 tax refunds last year, totalling £624m unclaimed. Experts urge checking P800 forms and claiming via HMRC app or online.
DWP confirms early state pension payment for August bank holiday
State pensioners due on 31 August will be paid on 28 August. The change affects those with NI numbers ending 00 to 19, as confirmed by DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms.
PIP payments to rise to £798 a month in October Budget
PIP claimants will see payments rise to £798 a month from April 2027, with the increase announced in October's Budget. The rise follows June's 2.6% inflation rate.
DWP PIP assessment pilot expands to 150,000 claimants
The DWP is expanding its PIP assessment pilot this autumn, affecting 150,000 claimants (4% of all). The change shifts point-scoring from healthcare professionals to DWP case managers.
HMRC warning for higher-rate savers with £12,500
5.3 million non-ISA savings accounts now generate over £1,000 in annual interest, up 1,047% since 2018, triggering HMRC bills for higher-rate taxpayers with £12,500 saved.
Salary Sacrifice NI Cap from 2029 Overseen by Burnham, Healey
From April 2029, National Insurance savings on salary sacrifice pension contributions will be capped at £2,000 annually. The changes will be overseen by Andy Burnham and John Healey, with most employees unaffected, but those earning £45,000-£50,000 may fe
DWP PIP workshop guidance for means-tested claimants
DWP invites around 300 PIP claimants to Timms Review workshops, offering one-off payments; new guidance clarifies effects on means-tested benefits.
NHS free flu jab from Oct 1 for Carer's Allowance recipients
The NHS has confirmed free flu jabs from October 1 for people on certain DWP benefits, including Carer's Allowance recipients. Eligibility rules remain unchanged despite new Health Secretary Yvette Cooper.
DWP confirms three new reasonable adjustments for PIP claimants
The DWP has confirmed three new reasonable adjustments for PIP claimants attending Timms Review workshops from September, including accessible formats, support for carers, and assistance animals.
DWP new rules: Universal Credit and ESA bank checks from October
From October, DWP will use new powers to check bank accounts and withdraw cash directly from Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA claimants to recover debts and tackle fraud.
Drivers Over 60 Face £459 Charge to Stay on Roads
Drivers over 60 face a £459 charge to stay on the roads, but Confused.com data shows they benefit from the lowest premiums of any age group.
Wolverhampton supermarket fined £8k over rat infestation
Fighting Cocks Supermarket on Dudley Road was fined over £8,000 after a rat infestation was found. It pleaded guilty to three food safety breaches at Dudley Magistrates Court.
PIP assessments harder: 25% of DLA claims rejected
New DWP data shows 24% of Child DLA to PIP claims are refused, up from 11% in 2023, with fewer claimants receiving higher awards.
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment for over-80s
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners aged 80 and over, with payments from November. Eligible born before June 28, 1960, get £100-£300.
DWP to access bank accounts from October in fraud crackdown
From October, DWP gains powers to enter individual, joint, and business bank accounts to recover benefits overpayments, targeting Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA first.
DWP confirms £150 cost-of-living payments for 4 benefits
Millions of households on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, ESA, or Housing Benefit will get a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, with eligibility expanded.
Universal Credit Blunder Costs Savers £110 Monthly
DWP errors deny low-income savers pension contribution deductions in Universal Credit, with one claimant losing £110 monthly; guidance improved.
DWP Early Payments for State Pensioners in August
State pensioners born before 1960 will receive DWP payments early in August due to the bank holiday on August 31, with cash arriving on August 28.
YO! Sushi Birmingham Selfridges told to improve hygiene
YO! Sushi at Birmingham Selfridges received a '2' hygiene rating on June 24, meaning improvement necessary, with cleanliness issues flagged. The chain says it acted swiftly.
New Student Loan Repayment Rules and Rates Confirmed
Andy Burnham's government confirms new student loan interest rates and repayment thresholds for 2026-27, affecting graduates across England with changes to Plan 1, 2, 3, and 5 loans.
DWP claimants urged to get advice over new bank checks
DWP anti-fraud powers will check bank accounts for Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Experts warn of genuine mistakes; advice urged.
DWP Warm Home Discount: August 23 Deadline for £150
Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit claimants must be named on energy bills by August 23 to get £150 Warm Home Discount from DWP.
DVLA Cancels Licences After Drivers Fail Number Plate Tests
Nearly 4,000 UK drivers had licences revoked or refused in a year after failing to read a number plate from 20 metres, DVLA data shows.
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