26 h. ago 4% monthly rise in personal insolvencies in February in England and Wales

Debt relief orders have been taken out at record-high monthly levels since a £90 fee was scrapped in April 2024, the Insolvency Service said.

Politics

29 h. ago Scottish Government expands Council Tax debt scheme to help more people struggling with payments

Council Tax bills across Scotland are set to rise next month.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP benefits worth up to £1,362 each month set to rise for people with health issues

The uprating exercise from the Department for Work and Pensions will see pensioners on Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland receive more money

Economics

9 d. ago More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why

Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for themA record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.In 2024, more than 6,100 US citizens applied for UK citizenship, marking a 26% increase from 2023 and the highest number recorded since data collection began in 2004. The figures reveal a significant rise in applications during the final three months of last year, coinciding with Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House, when there was a 40% year-on-year rise in applications. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Energy switching checklist to help people beat price cap rise next month

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Politics

1 week ago Thousands of retail workers to get 5 per cent pay rise next month

Marks & Spencer said it will spend about £95 million on pay increases in April as the minimum wage rises across the UK

Economics

2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants may not get April payment rise for months for one reason

The annual increase from the Department for Work and Pensions takes effect from April for many, but the increase won't be applied until the start of the new assessment period

Politics

2 w. ago Energy customers of Octopus, British Gas, and OVO urged to act before £110 bill hike

Last month, Ofgem confirmed that its price cap for April was to rise from £1,738 to £1,849 for the average dual-fuel household paying by direct debit - this is a rise of £111 a year, or £9.25 a month.

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension uprating will not be paid to nearly half a million older people next month

The full New State Pension is set to rise to £921 each month from April under the Triple Lock.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP benefit rules mean Universal Credit claimants won't get 1.7% rise next month

Universal Credit and other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese manufacturing returns to growth despite threat of higher Trump tariffs

Fastest expansion in three months as new orders rise at Chinese factoriesChina’s manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February, despite the looming threat that Donald Trump will impose tariffs this week.Production at China’s factories returned to growth last month, an official survey showed, thanks to higher new orders and purchase volumes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rightmove expects increase in revenue this year as property market recovers

The company said that "supportive" property market trends in the early months of this year would support a rise in revenue of between 8% and 10% compared with 2024

Politics

2 w. ago House prices rise for sixth month running ahead of stamp duty increase

Nationwide Building Society predicted a house sales jump in March, followed by a period of weakness following stamp duty changes.

Politics

2 w. ago Kerry Katona brands her former accountant a 'manipulating liar' as he is jailed for conning 1,200 people after posing as a barrister and personal insolvency practitioner

Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona said serial fraudster David Williams once worked as her accountant - and was the reason she went into bankruptcy.

Economics

2 w. ago Four Manchester United players' reactions away from cameras highlight significance of win vs Ipswich

Man United won for the first time in a month in the Premier League to rise to 14th after coming from behind against Ipswich Town.

Sport

3 w. ago DWP benefits boost for millions of UK residents in one month

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in just over a month

Politics

3 w. ago Retail sales volumes jumped 1.7% in the first monthly rise since last summer

Retail sales volumes jumped 1.7% in the first monthly rise since last summer, according to official figures, thanks to shoppers' appetite for discount spending

Politics

3 w. ago Alert over record highs of lethal norovirus that's surged 40% in a month

Rates of the vomiting bug, which can cause diarrhoea, are more than double that of the same time last year at hospitals in England, data shows.

Events

3 w. ago How YOU can protect yourself from the scourge of stagflation as prices rise at fastest rate in ten months

Stagflation is a mix of low output, high unemployment and stubbornly rising prices that can inflict damage on businesses and depress share prices.

Politics

4 w. ago Popular bank with two million customers is making major change to savings today

The interest rate on its Chase Saver account currently used to track at 1.25% below the Bank of England base rate - but as of February 19, the Chase Saver now tracks 1.5% below

Economics