3 d. ago HMRC issues urgent message as 758k people could get £2,242 each

HMRC is urging a particular group of people to find their accounts

Economics

6 d. ago DWP says if you have this much in your bank account it could trigger checks on your finances

The DWP has warned that it will start checking the bank accounts of people receiving Universal Credit to see if they have been declaring their income correctly - here's what you need to know

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC to directly debit bank accounts for four reasons starting this week

The HMRC has restarted a programme which allows it to recover money owed directly from people's bank accounts, and has issued guidance on who will be targeted by the new rules

Economics

7 d. ago Former FBI director James Comey indicted for making false statement to Congress and obstruction of justice

Indictment comes after Trump instructed US attorney general to prosecute Comey and others he considers political foesUS politics – latest updatesJames Comey, the former FBI director and one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets, was indicted on Thursday on one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstruction of justice, according to a person familiar with the matter, in the latest move in the president’s expansive retribution campaign against his political adversaries.“No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case,” Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, tweeted on Thursday. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Government payments of up to £1,200 available through little

Help to Save is a savings account run by the Government for people claiming Universal Credit

Economics

8 d. ago HMRC can now take money direct from your bank account as new powers kick in

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to take money from people's accounts in a move called ‘draconian’ by tax experts, with anyone owing over £1,000 at risk of their bank paying the taxman directly

Economics

9 d. ago Medical cannabis could ‘slash hospital waits and return thousands to work’ – as experts call for NHS rollout

Increasing NHS access to medical cannabis could unlock £13.3 billion for the economy over a decade and return thousands to work, according to a report. Wider use of cannabis-based medication could improve health outcomes, reduce hospital visits, prevent sickness absence and get more people back into work, it claims. The report by the Centre for...

Science

9 d. ago Evri says 'we're aware' as people see money randomly leaving their bank accounts

Evri says it is aware of the latest problem that is causing people to lose hundreds of pounds to criminals

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC reinstating powers to recover tax directly from people's bank accounts

The Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) is used when a person or business can afford to pay their dues but chooses not to, according to the government department

Economics

9 d. ago DWP warns millions of Universal Credit claimants about changes

The DWP is urging people claiming Universal Credit to report changes using their online account to avoid any potential overpayment

Events

1 week ago 'Thousands of reports' as people across UK having 'accounts drained'

A financial expert has issued a warning

Politics

1 week ago 'People getting off the tram don’t want to be hit by bird poo'

Middleton is earmarked for thousands of homes, jobs and Metrolink trams and is buzzing, reports George Lythgoe

Events

1 week ago 'I feel we get forgotten about here, but this could change everything'

Middleton is earmarked for thousands of homes, jobs and Metrolink trams and is buzzing, reports George Lythgoe

Politics

1 week ago Martin Lewis warning to anyone with more than £10,000 in savings accounts

The Money Saving Expert said that people do not pay tax on savings accounts - it is the interest that those savings generate that is taxed.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP warns of overpayment and repayments in message to Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to keep their Universal Credit account up to date

Events

2 w. ago People with money in a savings account urged to check return rate

Savers are being warned to act fast as interest rates are due to drop at major high street banks.

Economics

2 w. ago Report claims thousands of children taken from Ukraine to be ‘re

The US report found over 200 sites where children have reportedly been taken by Russia

Politics

2 w. ago Major money changes in September including bank closures and free childcare

We've round up the main money changes coming up in September, affecting a range of people including bank account holders, groceries shoppers, homeowners, savers and benefits claimants

Economics

2 w. ago Starlink down: Elon Musk’s satellite internet service confirms it is experiencing outage

Company says it is investigating as thousands of US users report disruptions to their service

Technology

3 w. ago Martin Lewis issues premium bond warning to anyone with less than £5,000 worth

Personal finance expert says that many people would be better off with a different kind of savings account

Events