49 h. ago Urgent HMRC warning to anyone earning under £80k missing out on one benefit

HMRC has urged families to explore whether they are eligible for Child Benefit, as they are likely missing out on free money, here’s everything your need to know

Events

5 d. ago Last year, a town’s primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happened

Just under a year ago, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

Events

6 d. ago HMRC urges thousands to claim £1,200 bonus but there's a catch

Thousands of Brits are now eligible for a generous cash-boost thanks to the expansion of HMRC's 'Help to Save' scheme - which could see you earn £1,200 over the next four years

Economics

6 d. ago Last year, an entire town’s primary schools banned smartphones. This is what happened

Just under a year ago, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Holly Bancroft explores the impact at one school

Events

9 d. ago Financial experts urge families to start planning Christmas spending now to avoid debt

On average, it has taken 16.5 weeks - until the last week of April - for people to clear festive debt.

Economics

1 week ago Care company urges families to watch for signs that elderly parents may need support

Ahead of the Easter weekend, a care business is urging families to watch out for signs their elderly loved one might need extra help.

Society

2 w. ago Belgian prince loses legal battle to receive social security benefits on top of royal allowance

Prince Laurent had argued that his work entitled him to the same benefits as independent entrepreneurs but a court in Brussels disagreedA Belgian prince has lost a legal battle to claim social security benefits on top of his royal allowance, with a court ruling his claim – the first of its kind in the country’s nearly 200-year history – “unfounded”.Prince Laurent, the youngest of three children of the former king and queen, had argued that his work entitled him to the coverage granted to independent entrepreneurs – and that he was acting out of “principle” rather than for money. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago New DWP plans to help older people claim income boost worth over £4,200

An estimated 760,000 people over 66 are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

3 w. ago Hostage families urge Keir Starmer to take ‘bold steps’ in helping to end war

Two British families of Israeli hostages have written to the Prime Minister asking for ‘diplomacy’ and ‘bold steps’ to help end the war in Gaza.

Events

3 w. ago Families urged to claim up to £200 for school essentials before applications close

Thousands of eligible families are yet to claim

Economics