11 h. ago 9 million state pensioners born before 22 September 1959 told check bank accounts on Wednesday January 28

Pensioners born before key date should get between £200 and £300 to help pay heating bills this winter

Economics

11 h. ago 9 million state pensioners told check bank accounts on Wednesday January 28, 2026

Pensioners born before 22 September 1959 could get between £200 and £300 to help pay heating bills this winter

Economics

12 h. ago State pensioners born before 1959 told to check bank accounts by 28 January deadline

The DWP has set a 28 January deadline for pensioners born before September 1959 to contact them if they haven't received their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300

Economics

4 d. ago DWP deadline approaches as MPs demand compensation update by March 2

One hundred MPs have backed calls for the UK Government to make a decision on compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age increases

Events

5 d. ago DWP set March 2 deadline for update as those born in decade could get thousands

Campaigners for 1950s-born women affected by pension age changes have gathered cross-party support urging the Government to make a decision on potential compensation

Events

6 d. ago DWP boss says pause on action plan related to WASPI women investigation was needed

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision not to award State Pension age compensation to 1950s-born women.

Economics

1 week ago Lloyds Bank tells customers 'check your inbox' over £250 payments

You need to act soon to qualify for the bonus cash from Lloyds

Economics

1 week ago The hack which means you may not have to file a tax return at all: How to beat the HMRC customer service meltdown

Millions risk being slapped with £100 fines if they are unable to file accounts before the end of January deadline - even if it is through no fault of their own.

Economics

2 w. ago Lloyds Bank customers with three accounts urged to do £250 check

Some customers may not realise they qualify for the Lloyds payment

Economics

2 w. ago Lloyds Bank tells customers to check their old statements over £250 payments

The qualifying rules for the Lloyds bonus payment are quite specific

Economics

2 w. ago Lloyds Bank urges customers to check for two words on your account statement

The bank is offering bonus payments to some customers

Economics

2 w. ago Best savings accounts and cash ISAs still paying up to 4.5% on your money in January 2026

Interest rates fell four times last year but you can still earn enough on your cash to outstrip inflation

Economics

3 w. ago State Pension age April 2026 rise for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 from April, with the increase due to be completed for all affected men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

3 w. ago State Pension age set to rise in April for people born in specific years

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

3 w. ago Millions on Universal Credit urged to make key check to avoid missing out on extra payment landing in bank accounts now

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit need to do a key check to avoid missing out on an extra benefit payment. The Christmas bonus is a one-off £10 payment that normally lands in bank accounts during the first full week of December. It is automatically paid to people who receive one of more than 20...

Economics

4 w. ago UK bank account holders urged to check security ahead of payment change

The change to payments will affect anyone with a bank card

Economics