7 h. ago Students in Lanarkshire who are unpaid carers urged to check if they qualify for financial help

It’s estimated around 35,000 attend college or university in Scotland

Politics

14 h. ago DWP confirms record number of older people boost annual income by over £4,000

Nearly 118,000 Pension Credit claims have been successful since the Winter Fuel Payment rule change announcement.

Economics

15 h. ago HMRC issues urgent warning to older Brits ahead of major state pension deadline

In a post to X - formerly Twitter - the tax office has urged Brits to check for gaps in their National Insurance records, as they could boost their state pension payments

Events

15 h. ago Students providing unpaid care urged to check for £327 monthly income boost

Around 35,000 students at university or college in Scotland may be entitled to Carer Support Payment.

Economics

59 h. ago Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation which could see you sitting on a fortune

Brits are being urged to check their change

Politics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Check if you are eligible for council tax reduction and claim what's yours

The Welsh Government is urging people to check whether they are due a council tax reduction

Politics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: 23 exceptional students at Xaverian College secure Oxbridge offers

The college is committed to providing students with the skills, experience, and qualifications to prepare them for their future careers or higher-level studies at university

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3 d. ago Ryanair and Wizz Air passengers urged to check airports before booking

It's always important to double check which airport you're flying to - but this is an even more important rule to remember for passengers of budget airlines

Politics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Salford City College celebrates apprenticeship success at annual awards

Salford City College has provided students with invaluable education and career opportunities for more than a decade

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4 d. ago Millions of broadband customers are due compensation after service issues last year

People are being urged to check if they are eligible for compensation.

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis urges married couples under 90 to claim income boost of up to £1,260

Marriage Allowance can be backdated by up to four years to the 2020/21 financial year.

Economics

6 d. ago Nearly nine in 10 university students use AI to help with studies – report

A think tank has called on institutions to urgently ‘stress test’ their assessments to check they cannot be easily completed using AI.

Events

6 d. 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

7 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 from April

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

7 d. ago Spring jobs: 9 seasonal 'side hustle' ideas to boost your cash income

From pet sitting to event planning, there are plenty of seasonal opportunities 🌸

Politics

9 d. ago Simple way to get maximum State Pension payments to boost retirement income

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments when they reach retirement age.

Economics

1 week ago HMRC issues warning to anyone who works from home over huge tax bill that could hit thousands

HMRC has urged employees to check their eligibility before trying to claim tax back on work expenses, as failing to do so can result in a huge bill

Events

1 week ago Tesco and Spar recall 18 cheeses as customers urged to check their fridges

Shoppers have been told to return the recalled products to their place of purchase as they "could cause sickness or serious complications".

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago Discount site sells Charlotte Tilbury and Tom Ford for cheap

The site - Discount Dragon - has a 93% five-star score on Trustpilot with shoppers urging others to check it out

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