Zopa launches new current account paying customers up to £256 per year | Personal Finance | Finance
Zopa, the UK-based digital bank, has launched its first current account, allowing users to earn up to £256 a year through a combination of cashback and interest. The account, Biscuit, pays 2% annual interest on all balances and offers 2% cashback on household bills paid by direct debit, capped at £1,500 of direct debits per year. Additionally, customers More...
Councils handing out £500 vouchers to help cover bills | Personal Finance | Finance
Some vulnerable households could get vouchers worth up to £500 to help pay their bills in the summer. Several local authorities have announced plans to issue vouchers to support households struggling with the More...
Rachel Reeves stole your pay rise – millions get nothing after tax swoop | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of workers are finding themselves in the same boat, new research suggests. The post-pandemic wage boom has fizzled out, and many employers are shelving annual pay increases altogether. Staff are feeling More...
Drivers urged to look out for change to your vehicle to avoid bills | Personal Finance | Finance
Drivers have been urged to keep a close eye on their vehicle’s condition as an easy-to-miss change to your motor could result in a hefty repair bill. Motorists should check their car regularly for scratches More...
Health issues that could qualify you for £441 a month from the DWP | Retirement | Finance
Pensioners with certain health conditions could be entitled to receive up to £441 a month in cash support. These disabilities, long-term illnesses, or mental or physical health issues may qualify people for Attendance More...
New calls for income tax rate cut for workers earning under £50,000 | Personal Finance | Finance
A new campaign is urging for a drastic reduction in the basic tax rate from 20% to 10% for earners under £50,000 annually. Alongside this, there’s a push for the Personal Allowance to be raised from £12,500 More...
DWP urged to give ‘early access’ to state pension for select few | Personal Finance | Finance
If recommendations from Standard Life’s newest report gets implemented by the Department for Work and Pension, hundreds could be getting state pension payments potentially decades earlier to “ensure the system More...
Rip Off Britain expert shares ‘crucial number’ to tackle fake DWP text | Personal Finance | Finance
Since the U-turn on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility was announced, many people have reported receiving texts about it seemingly from the government. It may ask to complete a form, confirm your details or take More...
State pensioners get £5,740 from DWP with six month rule | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners with a health condition or disability that means they require supervision can get up to £5,740 per year from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they meet a six-month rule. Attendance More...
British Gas, EDF, EON, OVO and Octopus customers urged to act before Monday | Personal Finance | Finance
Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO, Octopus Energy and various other suppliers are being urged to take action before Monday. That’s because energy regulator Ofgem is cutting prices from Tuesday, July More...
