38 h. ago Funding boost for four fintechs looking to help people make better financial decisions

“The advice gap is real, and firms are under growing pressure to support more people” – Crawford Taylor, Afternoon Finance

Economics

67 h. ago DWP confirms 'that's our target' over changes to Universal Credit

Major changes to the benefits system recently became law

Events

2 d. ago How to make downsizing pay off: Patsy and Linda say they've never looked back. Now we reveal optimum age, how to do it and how to make it work financially

Most people are reluctant to downsize. It involves change, stress and endless decisions about where to move to and what possessions to keep.

Economics

3 d. ago Deputy First Minister joins protest against local hospital closure

Hundreds of people in Maesteg joined a protest to save their local hospital site as Deputy First Minister and local MS for Ogmore Huw Irranca-Davies said local people must be part of any decisions

Politics

5 d. ago Exact date State Pension will rise as DWP confirms 2026 PIP benefit increases

Nearly 13 million older people receiving State Pension will see payments rise by 4.8% from April 6 while those on working age or disability benefits can expect an uplift of 3.8%

Economics

5 d. ago DWP set March 2 deadline for update as those born in decade could get thousands

Campaigners for 1950s-born women affected by pension age changes have gathered cross-party support urging the Government to make a decision on potential compensation

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms decision date as people born in one decade could be owed up to £2,950

The DWP has committed to retaking the previous decision

Economics

7 d. ago DWP confirms major PIP change to start in April for new claims

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms deadline as £300 Winter Fuel Payments set to end next week

The DWP has confirmed the deadline for eligible pensioners to claim their Winter Fuel Payments

Economics

1 week ago ‘It will take a generation’: Iranians abroad on the protests – and change

We asked some of those who have family in Iran to tell us their views on the current crisisReza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former shah, has called on the west to help unseat Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader.Speaking on Friday at a news conference in Washington, Pahlavi said: “The Iranian people are taking decisive action on the ground. It is now time for the international community to join them fully.” Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms two new cost of living schemes with cash payments from April this year

The new schemes will come into force from April

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms changes in circumstances people claiming Pension Credit must tell or risk losing it

There are ten changes in circumstance people on Pension Credit should report to the DWP as soon as possible

Economics

1 week ago New Winter Fuel Payment update for pensioners waiting on payment of up to £300

DWP has confirmed the automatic Winter Fuel Payment window will close later this month.

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms new payments to help struggling households from April 2026

The new £1 billion-a-year fund launches on April 1, 2026 and will see direct cash 'crisis payments' handed out

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £187.45 weekly payment

Full list of medical conditions that qualify for PIP as of October 25

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new Cold Weather Payments for 74 postcode areas in the north

Areas covered include Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland and parts of Northumberland and County Durham

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms rules as these claimants could get 'lump sum' back payments

Millions of benefit claimants can request to go through the process

Economics

2 w. ago Rightmove reveals 10 most viewed homes including £2.5million 8

Property websites typically see heavy traffic on Boxing Day, which is said to be down to people having time to think over big life decisions - including where they live - over the Christmas period

Economics

2 w. ago Major changes could affect eligibility criteria for PIP mobility award

The DWP has confirmed a comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment eligibility affecting 3.2 million Blue Badge holders

Events

3 w. ago Nearly half of American homeowners want to relocate in 2026 because of extreme weather and other climate concerns

‘Climate is driving decisions about where people live and the rising costs of homeownership are changing when and how people buy homes,’ Kin Insurance noted

Society