Millions of UK workers to get £975 cash boost | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of Brits are set to receive around an extra £975 in their bank accounts from April as the minimum wage goes up. The minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that employers are legally required to pay their staff. The amount received depends on the individual’s age and applies to both full-time and part-time workers. To be eligible for More...

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Sunday, November 30th, 2025

DWP £83 a week payments explained after major review – all who qualify | Personal Finance | Finance

A new review has revealed that hundreds of thousands of carers may have been forced to repay debt due to unclear guidelines. The Sayce Review, initiated in October last year, discovered that many individuals claiming More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Labour property raid will see homeowners face £140,000 tax bills | Personal Finance | Finance

The Labour Government’s property tax raid could leave some homeowners facing death duties of up to £140,000, analysis shows. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that, from April 2028, the Government More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Warning to anyone with more than £10k in these accounts | Personal Finance | Finance

A warning has been issued to millions of people with certain current accounts. New research shows that there are around 6.4 million current accounts with £10,000 in which are earning no interest. According to More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Younger pensioners to get £2,932 more from DWP in 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance

Younger state pensioners across the UK are set to receive up to £2,932 more in State Pension payments per year from April thanks to the triple lock. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a 4.8% increase to both More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

BBC TV licence fee set to rise AGAIN to nearly £200 | Personal Finance | Finance

Households face a huge rise in the BBC TV licence fee charge. By the end of the decade, it’s projected that the fee will go up to nearly £200. The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts that the annual More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Warning to savers moving money as Rachel Reeves closes ‘loophole’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Savers trying to get around the new lower limit for cash ISAs are being warned after HM Revenue and Customs announced new rules aimed at stopping them. Currently, people can save up to £20,000 annually in cash More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Couple building own home with blocks ‘like Lego’ save £100k

A couple are saving more than £100,000 by constructing their own house using polystyrene blocks instead of bricks. Hannah Bird and her husband, Charlie, a professional golfer, both 26, purchased a quarter-acre More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

Check if you qualify for bonus DWP payment ahead of ‘qualifying week’ | UK | News

Some Brits might qualify for an additional payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), with their ‘qualifying week’ usually falling in the first week of December. This period, generally More...

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

‘I used to spend £200 on Christmas dinner – now my £10 hack saves hundreds’ | Personal Finance | Finance

A savvy mum has revealed how she manages to feed her family of five a full Christmas dinner for just £10. Charlene Woracker, a student accountant, used to spend hundreds on a pre-prepared turkey and all the trimmings More...