5 h. ago New DWP data prompts' inevitable' triple lock review – how it affects your pension

The state pension will rise by 4.1% from next month, but experts have warned that a review of the triple lock is now "inevitable" as new Department for Work and Pensions figures are released

Politics

5 d. ago Households could pay an extra £56 to eat Sunday roasts at home from next week

Ofgem announced last month that their price cap will rise by an average £111 per household.

Economics

6 d. ago MPs' salary set to rise to £94k a year as spending cuts loom

Their pay will rise by 2.8 per cent to £93,904 from next month.

Economics

6 d. ago Cheers Rachel! Average pint of pint surges past £5 or first time as pubs suffer ballooning staffing costs

Industry bosses have warned that a rise in the UK minimum wage and National Insurance contributions next month means they will be forced to put up prices.

Economics

6 d. ago Exact date DWP Universal Credit benefit payments will rise next month

The new rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7 - so some people will have to wait until June to see any increase

Politics

1 week ago UK passport application fee increase: New price, wait time and everything else you need to know

The cost of a new or replacement passport is set to rise from next month, with some people having to pay as much as £222 for the essential travel document

Politics

1 week ago Brits left 'raging' after spotting key detail on 2025/6 Council Tax bills

Although the government is increasing the amount of money it gives to councils in 2025-26, millions of households are expected to see a rise in their bill over the same 12-month period

Economics

1 week ago New State Pension payments set to rise to £921 each month from April

The full Basic State Pension will increase to £705 every four weeks from April 7.

Economics

1 week 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago The DWP forced over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakes. Now campaigners want the law changed

Exclusive: The DWP must ‘take responsibility’ for its mistakes, campaigners say

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 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

3 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

3 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