47 h. ago DWP could stop PIP payments or entitlement if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

Politics

67 h. ago Older people with health issues could boost State Pension by up to £5,740 this year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

3 d. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months.

Economics

5 d. ago The tweaks that could boost your wealth by a staggering £86,000... and it all starts by taking this easy quiz

There is one simple trick you need to boost your wealth by tens of thousands of pounds - and it will only take you around half an hour a week.

Economics

5 d. ago The tweaks that could boost your wealth by a staggering £86,000... and it all starts by taking this easy quiz: Money expert LUCY EVANS

There is one simple trick you need to boost your wealth by tens of thousands of pounds - and it will only take you around half an hour a week.

Economics

6 d. ago HMRC confirms over seven million people set to pay higher rate of income tax this year

Frozen tax thresholds have pushed people into higher brackets as their pay has increased.

Economics

9 d. ago Rising poverty in conflict zones ‘causes a billion people to go hungry’

In first assessment since pandemic in 2020, World Bank urges other countries to step up supportExtreme poverty is accelerating in 39 countries affected by war and conflict, leaving more than a billion people to go hungry, according to the World Bank.Civil wars and confrontations between nations, mostly in Africa, have set back economic growth and reduced the incomes of more than a billion people, “driving up extreme poverty faster than anywhere else”, the Washington-based body said. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Labour government must protect disabled people's incomes if they want second term

"Starmer needs a rethink and ensure savings are made from targeting people who can work, but who are currently out of the jobs market."

Politics

1 week ago More than seven million people estimated to be higher rate taxpayers in 2025

Some 39.1 million people are projected to be liable for income tax in 2025-26, according to HM Revenue and Customs figures.

Economics

1 week ago Expert provides five finance tips which could add £367,000 to your pension pot

For a comfortable lifestyle in retirement people will need at least £43,000 per year.

Economics

1 week ago New call to cut income tax rate in half for people earning under £50,000

An online petition is also urging the UK Government to increase the Personal Allowance to £15,000.

Economics

1 week ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners can boost annual income by over £10,000 through two benefits

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

2 w. ago Aim boss makes plea to boost market’s appeal after inheritance tax blow

Marcus Stuttard is urging the Government to help boost ‘financial incentives’ for Aim shares and for British pension funds to back UK stocks.

Economics

2 w. ago Five tips to help people on any income get into the habit of saving this summer

Simple steps from Tesco Bank on boosting your savings pots by over £1,000 in just six months.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP could pause PIP payments if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

Politics

2 w. ago Record View: Labour must keep to their welfare roots after Swinney's winter fuel pledge

Without any changes, we would have been in the perverse situation of older people on low incomes getting less than if they lived south of the border.

Politics

2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council agrees on adding £600,000 to fund that helps people during cost

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes through crisis and community care grants.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC income tax change that will affect 'hundreds of thousands of people'

Finance experts are warning anyone who is currently registered for Self Assessment - whether they owe tax or not - to make sure they have submitted their tax return

Politics