Reeves triggers code red warning signal as Budget looms – worse than Truss | Personal Finance | Finance
PM Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have terrified the nation the ahead of the Autumn Budget, by threatening a raft of tax hikes on Wednesday. Taxpayers aren’t the only ones getting anxious. The nation got a taste of what Labour has in store when Reeves axed the Winter Fuel Payment for 10million pensioners within days of the election. Now More...
Decision made on free bus passes for pensioners | Personal Finance | Finance
Despite fears the concessionary bus pass scheme for pensioners would be scrapped amid changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, the Department for Transport confirmed it will not axe the scheme. Transport Minister More...
DWP payments of up to £434 for these conditions after new data | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled new data revealing that around 1.7 million elderly people were claiming Attendance Allowance as of the end of February 2024. It’s important to highlight More...
Brits overpaying for ten services they could save hundreds on | Personal Finance | Finance
Families have been given expert advice on how to overhaul their finances and stop overpaying for ten common items and services. Personal finance gurus at price comparison site Tiger.co.uk have unveiled ways More...
Zenith Bank launches new savings account with 4.35% interest and earns ‘excellent’ rating | Personal Finance | Finance
Zenith Bank has launched a new three-year fixed rate savings account with 4.35 percent interest, earning an “excellent” Moneyfactscompare rating. Fixed-rate savers can be beneficial during the current period More...
State pension fury as thousands of women to ‘miss out’ on payment | Personal Finance | Finance
Thousands of women could miss out on a cash payment after a government error. Sir Steve Webb, the pensions minister between 2010 and 2015, has said that an HMRC campaign to track down over 180,000 women is set More...
DWP alert over £475 ‘bonus’ payments before Christmas – check if you’re eligible | Personal Finance | Finance
Some families could be inline for up to £475 to help stay warm over the winter. Households are being urged by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to see if they are eligible for the support. The handouts More...
Now Reeves will tax your pension TWICE in new Budget inheritance grab | Personal Finance | Finance
Experts are warning that Brits face a potential “double tax hit” on October 30, as Reeves looks to plug what she now says is a £40billion black hole in the nation’s accounts. If she does, it will More...
‘Scammers stole £300 from my Revolut account – I’ve still not got a penny back’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Joshua Hart had £300 stolen by scammers from his Revolut account (Image: Joshua Hart) It began like any other online transaction. Joshua Hart had a jacket listed for sale on Gumtree when he was contacted More...
Martin Lewis warns of major £2,300 Rachel Reeves advert scam | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis has warned of a major advertising scam where criminals use a fake interview with Rachel Reeves and offer of £2,300 payouts to trick people into giving their bank details. The online ad is designed More...