6 h. ago Millions of workers to get wage boost in April 2026 as hourly rates to rise

For someone aged 21 and over, minimum wage will rise by 4.1% from £12.21 an hour to £12.71 an hour from April 2026

Economics

32 h. ago HMRC confirms new weekly Child Benefit payment rates from April

Guardian’s Allowance rates for the 2026/27 financial year have also been announced.

Economics

4 d. ago New payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance starting April 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced proposed new weekly payment rates for people in receipt of disability benefits, with a 3.8% increase from April.

Politics

5 d. ago Full list of new PIP payment rates confirmed by DWP from April

People claiming Personal Independence Payment will see their benefits increase by 3.8% with new rates coming into effect from April 6, 2026

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Pensioners could see an increase of up to £574 this year under the Triple Lock.

Economics

7 d. ago Cars with these specific number plates face huge £790 tax bill

Drivers of the most polluting vehicles could be forced to pay up to £790 in annual car tax from April 2026, with VED rates rising in line with inflation

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms new weekly payment rates for State Pension and benefits from April

Here's what you need to know about the payment increases

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP monthly payment rates for all eight award types from April

Find your new PIP payment as DWP confirms proposed new PIP payment rates for 2026/27.

Economics

9 d. ago New DWP weekly payment rates from April for State Pension and all other benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

1 week ago Holidaymakers warned of flight price hikes as UK airports grapple with millions of pounds in higher taxes due to Labour changes

Regional airports are among those facing the highest jump in business rate bills because of changes coming into effext next April, an analysis has found.

Events

1 week ago HMRC confirms Child Benefit payment delay for parents in Scotland next week

Child Benefit payments are only issued on a Monday or Tuesday.

Society

3 w. ago "With business rates, minimum wage and National Insurance that’s £24,000 I’ve got to find for next year"

A number of bars, pubs and small businesses will see an increase to their business rates bill next April

Economics

3 w. ago New PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance weekly payment rates from April

DWP disability benefits are set to rise by 3.8 per cent next year.

Politics