DWP explains major new £217.26 Universal Credit change | Personal Finance | Finance

The reforms will take effect from April (Image: Getty) Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work move forward today (Feb 9), as Universal Credit legislation is laid in Parliament. The system inherited from the previous Government means people receiving Universal Credit for health reasons are paid More...

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By admin On Sunday, February 8th, 2026
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Millions of Brits urged to act now ahead of HMRC tax change in April | Personal Finance | Finance

From April, the changes will apply to sole traders and landlords earning over a certain amount (Image: Getty) UK residents are being reminded of a significant HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) change approaching More...

By admin On Saturday, February 7th, 2026
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Virgin Money launches competitive 6.5% interest savings account | Personal Finance | Finance

Virgin Money has launched a new savings account with a 6.5% interest rate. The Regular Saver Exclusive Issue 5 launched on February 2.  The fixed rate account pays 6.5% AER until 26 Feb 2027. It is an exclusive More...

By admin On Friday, February 6th, 2026
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Used car costing just £1,000 named UK’s ‘best value’ vehicle

During the current cost of living crisis, people are constantly looking for ways to spend less and make each pound go further. This includes not just limiting how often they go out or how long their holidays More...

By admin On Thursday, February 5th, 2026
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PIP claimants need to know this before 2026 DWP benefit reforms | Personal Finance | Finance

The Timms Review of PIP eligibility is expected to submit its report to DWP by Autumn this year. (Image: undefined) Disabled people will have their perspectives placed at the heart of the inaugural comprehensive More...

By admin On Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
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£4,000 warning to anyone with tiles on their roof | Personal Finance | Finance

Homeowners in Britain have been warned to keep their property safe (Image: Getty) Millions of homeowners could be sitting on hidden storm damage that risks turning into repair bills of up to £4,000 if left More...

By admin On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
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New calls for DWP Bonus to increase to £171 | Personal Finance | Finance

Thousands of people have backed an online petition calling on the UK Government to raise the annual £10 Christmas Bonus payment in accordance with inflation. The tax-free £10 sum has been distributed to More...

By admin On Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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9 freebies and discounts older people can get before state pension age | Personal Finance | Finance

A host of freebies are availble to anyone over 60 (Image: GETTY) Discounts, benefits and handouts for state pensioners are widely publicised – but one expert has pointed out that actually, you don’t More...

By admin On Sunday, February 1st, 2026
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The 3 councils handing out up to £300 to UK households in February | Personal Finance | Finance

Thousands of Brits could land a financial boost from their local council this month. Across the country, several local authorities will hand out cash from the Household Support Fund, a Government scheme designed More...

By admin On Saturday, January 31st, 2026
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Building society issues warning if your savings are over this threshold | Personal Finance | Finance

Many people don’t understand how tax on savings works (Image: Getty) A building society has urged savers to read over the rules, or they could get a surprise tax bill. Research from Leeds Building More...

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