DWP announces new way for older Brits to claim backdated State Pension | Personal Finance | Finance
The UK Government has encouraged elderly people who may be entitled to backdated State Pension payments, due to past Home Responsibilities Protection errors, to use alternative claim methods if they are unable to do so online. Treasury Minister James Murray said: “Pensioners unable to access their Personal Tax Account can apply for Home Responsibilities More...
Martin Lewis says tax hole means people can avoid losing £200 | Personal Finance | Finance
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has today flagged up a ‘hole’ in the tax system – which strangely means that people would be ‘better off’ earning less interest on their savings. The Money More...
State Pension experts tell Brits ‘do not rush’ ahead of Autumn Budget | Personal Finance | Finance
Pension savers have been issued a warning ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget next month. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to target retirement pots with some pensioners becoming tempted to withdraw tax-free More...
People urged to get five-minute medical procedure or ‘risk death’ | Personal Finance | Finance
People have been urged to get their flu jab to avoid getting seriously ill. Some groups can now get their flu jab for free on the NHS. You can access the service until the end of March 2026, but medical experts More...
Major UK energy firm offering free electric blankets | Personal Finance | Finance
A leading energy company with more than seven million customers in the UK is offering free electric blankets to those most in need. As we transition into the colder months of autumn and winter, many are worried More...
DWP claimants most likely to receive 5 years of Attendance Allowance | Personal Finance | Finance
The most recent figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that at the end of February 2025, more than 1.7 million elderly people were receiving extra financial assistance through Attendance More...
State pension warning as many people misunderstand basic DWP rule | Personal Finance | Finance
People have been urged to make sure they understand the rules around the state pension. The benefit remains a key part of many older people’s retirement finances, so it’s important to understand More...
Benefit and state pension payment dates in October confirmed | Personal Finance | Finance
Information has been released on benefit payments in October. Households on benefits and other Department for Work and Pensions payments this month should not face any disruption, with money due to be paid into More...
Three letters that could be affecting how much you earn | Personal Finance | Finance
UK workers could be at risk of not receiving the correct pay due to their tax code. Every wage-earning, tax-paying worker in the UK is assigned a unique code that determines their tax liability. This code, typically More...
Households handed £120 cost of living payment from next week | Personal Finance | Finance
UK households on a low income will be handed a £120 cost of living payment from next week to help cover energy and food costs. The cash boost comes as part of the government’s Household Support Fund which More...
