2 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for all people over State Pension age in Scotland

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £303 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

6 h. ago People urged to watch out for fake winter fuel bill help in new phone scam

International criminals are tricking people into handing over full access to their bank account.

Politics

10 h. ago Criminals offering fake help with fuel bills in digital wallet scam

The mobile phone scam, which could also involve fake notifications about parcels not being delivered, has links to international crime groups.

Events

12 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent deadline warning for 2 million people missing out on £1,260 tax break

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to almost 2 million eligible people who may be missing out on a £1,260 tax break.

Events

21 h. ago People urged to check their new tax code before start of financial year in April

HMRC have shared four possible reasons your tax code for the 2025/26 financial year may change.

Economics

22 h. ago Martin Lewis urges people to do one thing 'now' after energy price cap hike confirmed

"The price cap is a pants cap - get off it if you can," Martin said.

Economics

22 h. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

Economics

42 h. ago Young mum in tears after 'losing all her savings' to incredibly common phone scam

Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, an author and first-time mum, has warned others "don't be like me" after she and her husband were scammed out of their life savings

Politics

42 h. ago Mum breaks down as she and husband 'lose all their savings' after falling for phone scam

Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, an author and first-time mum, has shared the details of a phone scam she and her husband fell victim to in the hope other people will learn from their mistakes

Politics

44 h. ago DWP urges older people to make online claim for £4,200 State Pension boost

The DWP says the application process for claiming Pension Credit takes just 16 minutes online.

Economics

47 h. ago People in Scotland urged to get help preparing for National Insurance changes in April

Social media influencers and other small businesses can get help navigating the complex tax system.

Politics

2 d. ago NHS warns daily night time habit could mean you have silent condition

The NHS is urging people to not ignore any signs or symptoms

Events

3 d. ago Slash heating bills and stop heat 'slipping away' with task that makes a 'noticeable difference'

People are being urged to make some quick checks at home that could help you save over £100 a year

Politics

4 d. ago Met Office warns of 12 hours of persistent rain for 16 areas of Wales

TV weather forecaster Ruth Dodsworth has urged people to make the most of Saturday before the weather goes downhill

Events

4 d. ago People urged to boost State Pension payments before April deadline

People have until April 5 to plug National Insurance gaps going back as far as 2008.

Economics

4 d. ago Charity urges people to check for Council Tax discount before higher bills start in April

Citizens Advice Scotland estimates around two million people will be affected by the rise in Council Tax.

Economics

5 d. ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

Economics

5 d. ago Hospitals hit by superbug 'storm' as health chiefs urge ill people to isolate for 48 hours

The number of hospital beds taken up by patients with the virus across England reached a record high last week

Events

6 d. ago Salford fire sees firefighters urge people to keep doors and windows shut and to avoid area

Firefighters first said they were at the scene at around 11.50pm on Wednesday night

Events

6 d. ago Godstone sink hole: Major incident declared after second pit opens up on high street

Surrey District Council has declared a major incident where a second sinkhole is said to have opened in Godstone, as some people were evacuated from the scene and urged to stay away

Politics