Don’t gloat over France – if Labour carries on like this UK will be ne | Personal Finance | Finance
They said it served us right for Brexit. Our troubles were just punishment for voting to leave the EU. In September 2022, after Truss’s mini-Budget fiasco triggered a run on the pound, the Financial Times said EU politicians were struggling to contain their Schadenfreude. French finance minister Bruno Le Maire blamed us for voting to “come out More...
Verdict on Rachel Reeves’ horror budget is worse than imagined | Personal Finance | Finance
But it’s good to have independent confirmation that the fury over Labour’s brutal Budget is more than just political noise. It’s grounded in fact. Today, in its annual economic survey, the Organisation More...
Best savings account in December paying bumper 7.85% | Personal Finance | Finance
Savers are being urged to act quickly to secure interest rates as returns continue to decline month by month. According to new research by Moneyfactscompare, savings interest rates are trending downward following More...
DWP £2,400 check alert as group could be missing out on ‘higher rates’ | Personal Finance | Finance
DWP benefit claimants could be missing out on vital support worth £4,200 a year. The Government has issued a statement about the support available for unpaid carers – advising that some people could get More...
DWP under fire over enormous waits claimants face for PIP reviews | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP is facing heavy criticism over huge waits faced by PIP claimants. Some are waiting more than nine months, new figures show. And a benefits specialist has blamed the Department for Work and Pensions for More...
State pensioners warned savings cut-off point for benefits | Personal Finance | Finance
Some benefits provided by the Department for Work and Pension come with eligibility criteria, which sometimes includes having less than a specific amount in savings. This applies to Universal Credit, Tax Credits, More...
Pensioners could be missing out on £6,600 worth of benefits – can you claim? | Personal Finance | Finance
Pensioners are being urged to check if they’re receiving all of the financial support available to them as they could be missing out on thousands of pounds worth of DWP benefits. A benefits check campaign More...
Millions of state pensioners to wake up to £884 DWP cash in December | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of state pensioners up and down the country could wake to £884 from Department Work and Pensions (DWP) in December. As Christmas fast approaches, many people are feeling the pinch. However, pensioners More...
Motorists handed rip-off fuel prices warning amid weak competition | Personal Finance | Finance
Petrol retailers, including supermarkets, are in the dock for overcharging drivers amid a lack of competition. Government watchdogs say retailers are charging a much bigger margin between what they pay for fuel More...
Avoid 40 percent Inheritance Tax legally with new ‘10 year’ loophole | Personal Finance | Finance
A new Inheritance Tax loophole which has opened up can help people avoid losing 40 percent of the value of their estate. Labour in its Budget has targeted tax loopholes, with one unpopular change around farmers More...
