3 d. ago New pension rule change could boost workers' retirement funds by up to £29,000

A new government bill will see small pension pots consolidated, create larger schemes, and ensure they are good value for money

Economics

4 d. ago New driving rule unknown by many Brits could leave motorists with a £5,000 fine

Drivers hitting the roads are warned that a lesser-known rule, brought in recently, could slap them with a huge £5000 fine if they are not aware – with experts warning to be cautious

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension inheritance rule boosts over half a million payments by £5,000

More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.

Economics

4 d. ago Millions of pensioners could get £29,000 boost after new retirement rule

Millions could see a pensions boost of £29,000 as the Government's Pension Schemes Bill returns to Parliament for its second reading today

Economics

4 d. ago UK workers to get £29,000 pension boost under new retirement rules

Small pension pots worth £1,000 or less would be consolidated into larger schemes under the new Pension Schemes Bill, which returns to Parliament for its second reading today

Economics

6 d. ago Young carer ‘amazed’ as Guardian readers pay off her £2,000 fine for benefit rules mistake

Rose Jones was told to repay £2,145 after she unwittingly breached ‘draconian’ carer’s allowance regulationsA young carer who had looked after her disabled mother since she was eight said she was “amazed” and “overwhelmed” after Guardian readers paid off her £2,000 fine for a mistaken breach of widely condemned benefits rules.Rose Jones, 22, was ordered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay £2,145 after joining a government youth employment scheme that meant she overstepped “draconian” carer’s allowance earnings regulations. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Spain holiday warning as Brits risk £6.9k fine for failing to prove one thing

Brit tourists flocking to a popular Spanish city this summer have been warned over a little-known rule that could result in huge fines of almost £7,000 - especially if you're staying with friends

Events

7 d. ago Former senior police officer who was found with child abuse on her phone is SUING the Met after 'witch hunt destroyed her'

Ex Superintendent Novlett Williams is now taking the force to an employment tribunal, accusing it of racial and sexual discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

Events

9 d. ago Telling a colleague to 'shut up' in front of peers at work could break employment laws, tribunal rules as company director wins £15,000 payout

Company director David Ashe will now get £15k after complaining about the behaviour of his boss Roger Topping who tried to silence him in a Teams meeting.

Economics

1 week ago Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Raducanu and more in day one action – live

The first round matches get under way at SW19Email Michael | Raducanu faces Xu in openerOut on Court 4, the lowest-ranked player in the men’s draw is 21-year‑old British qualifier Oliver Tarvet, who is currently on serve in the first set against Leandro Riedi.As mentioned in Tumaini Carayol’s piece on Sunday, the No 719 in the world spends most of his time playing tennis in college for the University of San Diego, something that has had a direct effect on the prize money he can claim. Players that qualify for the first round normally bag £66,000 but college rules in the US mean that under NCAA rules, players are restricted in how much they can claim from professional tournaments. On Friday, Tarvet explained players are allowed $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, as well as any expenses incurred during the events. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Five dangerous habits people need to stop doing in their cars immediately

A car expert has warned that drivers should ensure they and their passengers are following five crucial rules - or they could face fines of up to £5,000 and even imprisonment

Politics

3 w. ago Spanish court rejects Airbnb appeal and keeps order to block nearly 66,000 listings

A Spanish court has rejected an appeal by Airbnb and left in place an order to block almost 66,000 rental listings that the government says violated local rules

Events

3 w. ago Savvy woman uses £1 rule to get herself out of £120,000 debt

Harriet has shared her simple '£1 rule' which helped her to get out of £120,000 debt and become mortgage-free – and she's on a mission to help others in the same situation

Economics

3 w. ago Farmer billed £18,000 to move sheep five miles after Welsh Government rule change

Bluetongue is a disease which impacts animals including cattle and sheep

Economics

3 w. ago Woman wins £8k compensation payout over 'holiday row' with Scots charity

A judge ruled Lydia Magloire should be paid nearly £8,000 as compensation for "financial loss and injury to feelings" from Edinburgh charity Earth in Common.

Economics

3 w. ago Young carer who unwittingly breached allowance rules forced to repay £2,000

Rose Jones, who cared for mother from age of eight, twice wrongly advised by work coach on joining DWP job schemeA young carer who had looked after her disabled mother from the age of eight was forced to repay more than £2,000 when she unwittingly breached carer’s allowance benefit earnings rules after joining a government youth employment scheme.Rose Jones, 22, said she was twice wrongly advised by her jobcentre work coach that her wages earned under the Kickstart scheme would not affect her eligibility for carer’s allowance. Continue reading...

Economics

last month Using the word 'lads' at work may be form of sexual harassment, tribunal rules as £95,000

The ruling came in the case of a high flying food executive who complained about her male boss's use of the phrase 'Lads, lads' when discussing a female colleague's performance.

Economics

last month Being called a 'weirdo' is discrimination, judge rules as man is awarded £17,000 at employment tribunal

The workplace was ordered to pay Nicholas James £17,154.86 in compensation, including £15,000 for injury to feelings

Events