24 h. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments

Politics

39 h. ago Roman Abramovich statement issued as decision explained after Chelsea takeover

Roman Abramovich's company, Fordstam Limited, has not filed HMRC accounts since December 2021, while the money from the sale of Chelsea is still being held in a frozen UK bank account

Politics

53 h. ago DWP explains state pension letter about 'directly taking funds' from bank accounts

State pension payments are increasing 4.1% next month

Economics

6 d. ago More than 100 people in Welsh town helped criminals launder money in exchange for gifts

"There were some instances where an individual opened a bank account after contact with the fraudster and then went on to tell their friends, ‘you can earn £50 if you open up a bank account and give the details to this person’."

Events

6 d. ago DWP explains 40pc rule on how much it can directly take from your bank account

Debtors will get a notice period of when an amount is being deducted so they can dispute the matter

Economics

9 d. ago DWP PIP assessments explained as Liz Kendall's changes could hit thousands every month

Claimants will need to get at least four points in one activity

Events

1 week ago Mum says £10,000 Turkey teeth are worst thing she's ever done

Vicky says she has been left in agony with a swollen face and an empty bank account

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis says you can get £40 in cash just be investing a £1 here

The money saving guru has shared an easy way to get £40 added to your bank account quickly

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis says you can get £40 in cash just by investing £1

The money-saving guru has shared an easy way to get £40 added to your bank account quickly

Economics

1 week ago Urgent warnings issued over fake QR codes tricking motorists at British car parks into handing over hundreds of pounds to scammers

Some motorists claim to have been the target of large scale thefts- with one woman saying she had £1,500 taken from her bank account.

Events

1 week ago DWP benefits cuts explained and defended by Sir Keir Starmer

The announcement was met with criticism from Labour backbenchers, unions and charities

Politics

1 week ago UK bank with nearly 2million customers is axing all savings accounts in major update

Sainsbury's Bank has confirmed that it will no longer process saving account applications from new or existing customers ahead of its takeover by rival NatWest

Economics

2 w. ago Gran's life savings drained to final 6p 'by daughter' but there's nothing cops can do

Frances Connolly, 95, had her entire life savings of £100,770 emptied from her Halifax bank account after her middle daughter took over her finances - the bank has said it acted appropriately

Politics

2 w. ago Nan, 95, left with 6p after losing life savings 'to her own daughter'

A pensioner was left with just six pence in her purse after her daughter transferred her entire life savings - £100,770.71 - to her own bank account in the space of three months

Politics

2 w. ago Labour's full £5bn PIP cuts plan explained as DWP 'to freeze benefits' for 3.6m Brits

The Personal Independence Payment could see big changes including for certain age groups

Economics

2 w. ago NatWest offers Brits £150 free cash and £36 bonus but there's a major catch

NatWest has revealed a new incentive that could see Brits land a generous £186 bonus in their bank account. However, there's a major catch which could see many customers miss out

Economics

2 w. ago Monzo makes major change to bank account affecting over 300,000 customers

Today, the UK's largest digital bank announced that it has removed the waiting list for its Under 16 product, making it easier for parents and guardians to sign their kids up for an account

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis warning for anyone with more than £10,000 in their bank account

The nation's favourite money-saving guru Martin Lewis has debunked a common misconception around savings and tax, after one woman slammed the government for 'double taxing' her

Economics

2 w. ago Man's 'brilliant' revenge on phone scammer after they tried to clear his bank account

A man has been praised for getting 'revenge' on a phone scammer who tried to clear his bank account – but some people say he should have taken it one step further

Economics

2 w. ago DWP explains when it will seize smartphones and not return them under new laws

DWP officials will be able to enter properties and seize items in some circumstances

Politics