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 to fail. The women reportedly missed out on national insurance credits for time raising children. An estimated 187,000 pensioners (43,000 More...

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By Larry Pham On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
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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...

By Larry Pham On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
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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...

By Larry Pham On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
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‘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...

By Larry Pham On Monday, October 21st, 2024
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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...

By Larry Pham On Sunday, October 20th, 2024
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Winter fuel payment: Fears cuts will cause ‘4,000 deaths’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Winter Fuel Payment cuts could impact thousands more deaths this year, Wales’ older people’s commissioner has said. Rhian Bowen-Davies has urged UK ministers to reverse the decision which is estimated More...

By Larry Pham On Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Rachel Reeves eyes up another £3bn cut as Brits to be forced back to work | Personal Finance | Finance

Rachel Reeves is set to announce a £3billion cut to the welfare bill in her upcoming Budget, forcing more Britons back into work. The Chancellor plans to tighten access to sickness benefits by reforming the More...

By Larry Pham On Friday, October 18th, 2024
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Martin Lewis warns people aged 43 to 73 to get £80,000 more in state pension | Personal Finance | Finance

Money expert Martin Lewis has urged people aged between 43 and 73 to add up to a mind boggling £80,000 to your state pension pot. The money maestro says people have only got six months left to put in a claim More...

By Larry Pham On Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Martin Lewis warning over Disney Plus as customers cancel subscription | Personal Finance | Finance

Customers on the premium ad-free monthly plan will be most impacted with a £24 annual increase, which took effect from this morning, October 17 at midnight. Lewis encouraged Disney+ new customers and monthly More...

By Larry Pham On Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Supermarket bills alert as ‘very high’ prices include item up 9.5% | Personal Finance | Finance

Food prices are rising as the cost of the weekly supermarket shop is set to add to the pressure of rising heating bills during the colder months. The latest inflation figures showed food inflation at 1.8 percent More...