3 h. ago China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its 'people's money'

China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi, to reflect its status as the world's second-largest economy

Politics

50 h. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

51 h. ago Older people making a new claim for disability benefits could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

2 d. ago People with energy bill debt urged to apply for cash help of up to £1,700

Over 2,000 households across Scotland, England and Wales had debt worth more than £947,000 of written off by the British Gas Energy Trust.

Economics

3 d. ago Rent affordability worsens in England as urban areas drive disparity

London was the least affordable city with average rents of £1,957 per month across the capital, or 41.6% of a typical renter’s income.

Politics

3 d. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

3 d. ago Judge restrains Beto O’Rourke’s group from sending funds to Democrats outside Texas

Ex-congressman’s Powered by People fundraised for lawmakers who left state to prevent redistricting voteA Texas judge has expanded a restraining order against former congressman Beto O’Rourke and his political organization over its fundraising for Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to prevent a legislative session on congressional redistricting.Tarrant county judge Megan Fahey, a member of the conservative Federalist Society and past president of the Fort Worth Republican Women’s Club, said in a four-page order published on Saturday that O’Rourke and his political group, Powered by People, are barred from sending money out of Texas. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago People urged to check their bills after Inbetweeener James Buckley's rant

The Inbetweeners star has urged everyone to double-check their council tax bills, as experts advise what to look for

Politics

4 d. ago Savers warned over common mistake people make with their money

Warren Shute is a multi award-winning Chartered Financial Planner, Certified Coach, author of The Money Plan, and Sunday Mirror columnist

Events

4 d. ago 'Lifesaver' app that lets people 'save a ton of money' praised by pet owners

TrustedHousesitters offers a guilt-free holiday solution for pet owners and travel opportunities for potential sitters - and they're even offering a discount on new annual memberships

Politics

6 d. ago Top 10 money tips for graduates and school leavers starting work

Handy guide for people having to manage their own money for the first time.

Economics

6 d. ago People on PIP never need to tell DWP about these changes in circumstances

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

Politics

6 d. ago Start date for new DWP Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

6 d. ago Millions more people on low income eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Economics

7 d. ago National Financial Awareness Day: Expert tips to take control of your money

14 August is National Financial Awareness Day - we want to get more people talking about money and improving their financial resilience!

Economics

7 d. ago DWP payment for people with reading issues could be worth £749

If you need help with a wide variety of tasks, you could receive extra financial support

Economics

7 d. ago Car park warning issued as people have money stolen from bank accounts

As more 'nasty' scams have been reported, people are being urged to stay alert in car parks

Events

8 d. ago Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in extra payments this year

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for heating bills last year.

Economics

8 d. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months.

Economics

9 d. ago Lloyds customers can deposit cash using app while popping to the shop

The bank has teamed up with PayPoint for a feature enabling people to deposit coins and banknotes using a barcode.

Economics