68 h. ago Martin Lewis sends warning message to chancellor after DWP Winter Fuel Payment update

Rachel Reeves announced that changes to the eligibility criteria for the benefit will be revealed in the coming weeks

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3 d. ago Almost a third of people in Scotland avoid the gym because it bores them

‘Fun’ gyms that offer a sense of community could be the key to getting more Scottish people active, according to a new survey.

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7 d. ago Letters sent out as people could be owed over £7,000 after error

HMRC is writing to around 370,000 people to inform them of a mistake that could be affecting their state pension, with thousands of individuals owed a significant sum

Economics

7 d. ago How your pension salary sacrifice works – and what HMRC tax changes would cost you

Workplace contributions have proven a key part of improving people’s future wealth

Economics

8 d. ago You could get 3 DWP benefits worth £1,708 a month but people are missing out

Hundreds of thousands of people do not get key benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Attendance Allowance even though they qualify for them

Economics

1 week ago Is Rachel Reeves planning a 'stealth' tax raid on pensions? HMRC explores shake

The Chancellor is under growing pressure to raise billions of pounds to fund extra spending commitments and rising borrowing costs ahead of her autumn Budget .

Economics

1 week ago Labour pressure to ease welfare squeeze adds to Reeves’ headaches

The Chancellor faces demands to reverse the winter fuel payment cut, axe the two-child benefit limit and limit the scope of welfare reforms.

Events

2 w. ago John Swinney knife crime response to Kayden Moy death is welcome but more needs done

"Punishment is a key part of the justice system, but stopping young people carrying knives in the first place is also essential."

Events

2 w. ago Thousands of Brits being sent letters with details of £90 payment

The Insolvency Service has since found that thousands of Brits had started the process of a Debt Relief Order (DRO) but didn't complete it - this means they are due a £90 refund

Economics

2 w. ago Three free mobile phone games that have people 'hooked' for surprising reason

When you're looking to pass the time, you may turn your hand to a mobile phone game. However, there are three people are "hooked" to for a key reason

Politics

2 w. ago Wishaw MSP backing new Scottish Government campaign to find more foster carers

Foster carers play a vital role in supporting and providing safe and loving foster homes to children and young people. They are key to the Scottish Government’s ambition of delivering The Promise by 2030.

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2 w. ago Bank Holiday boost for pension and benefits as DWP send payments early

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

3 w. ago Donald Trump visits Qatar without Melania and people have same theory

President Donald Trump arrived in the Middle East this week, but people have been quick to notice one key thing. It appears his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, is "missing"

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3 w. ago What is habeas corpus? Trump looking to suspend key right protecting people from unlawful detention amid ‘invasion’ claim

Constitution allows for habeas corpus to be suspended in times of rebellion or invasion

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4 w. ago Trump may suspend key right protecting people from unlawful detention amid ‘invasion’ claim

Constitution allows for habeas corpus to be suspended in times of rebellion or invasion

Politics

4 w. ago Inside Labour's benefits rebellion as Keir Starmer faces biggest revolt yet

One MP told The Mirror of those previously wavering on a key benefits vote: 'A lot of people have now decided they are more frightened of the voters than they are of the whips'

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4 w. ago Labour MPs must realise welfare system ‘needs reform’, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor responds to growing rebellion from more than 40 MPs who have written to the prime ministerMore than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction.The letter from parliamentarians spanning the new intake and veterans, and from the left and right of the party, sets Keir Starmer up for the biggest rebellion of his premiership when the House of Commons votes on the measures next month.Andrew Bailey has today added his voice to what Liberal Democrats have been saying for years: that we urgently need to rebuild our trading relationship with our closest and most significant economic partners in Europe.This isn’t about revisiting the past, it’s about boosting our economy and deepening cooperation for the future. Despite the government’s US deal, Trump’s trade tariffs are still hitting key British industries and threatening the livelihoods of people across the UK. Continue r...

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4 w. ago DWP sending letters to thousands of people ahead of key benefit being axed

Households claiming income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) still need to be moved to Universal Credit - we explain when you'll likely receive a letter from the DWP in the post

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