Stay warm without putting the heating on for less than 1p an hour | Personal Finance | Finance

Brits are being advised to explore some of the most cost-effective ways to keep warm this winter, with certain methods costing under a penny per hour. Specialists have recommended that…

DWP eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payment – and who must claim | UK | News

The Winter Fuel Payment is a yearly,  tax-free benefit designed to help certain older people manage their heating expenses during the winter months. While it’s typically distributed automatically, some individuals…

‘Scrap council tax for OAPs’ demand as thousands want change in law | Personal Finance | Finance

The Government is facing pressure to reform council tax legislation. Thousands are urging Sir Keir Starmer’s administration to overhaul the system to support pensioners across the UK. More than 5,200…

DfT update over new 10-year mandatory test for all drivers | Personal Finance | Finance

The Government has provided an update about a proposed test every 10 years for all drivers. Transport ministers appeared in the Commons this week (January 8) to take questions from MPs…

Experts issue pipes warning and settle debate on ‘ideal’ heating temperature

Chilly weather heightens the risk of home pipes freezing and splitting, potentially wreaking havoc on your plumbing and heating systems. While a quick internet search might seem like the easy…

Martin Lewis urges Nationwide customers to act now to secure free £100 payment | Personal Finance | Finance

Martin Lewis has explained how to maximise your chance of getting a free £100 from Nationwide. The building society has given some existing customers a £100 Fairer Share bonus for…

DfT warned new road safety laws overlook fatal road hazard | Personal Finance | Finance

Transport ministers have been grilled by MPs about proposed legal changes to improve road safety. The Government answered MP questions in the Commons this week (January 8) about its new…

New ‘£34,000’ average tax warning as nearly 40,000 to face HMRC hit | UK | News

Thousands of Brits are scrambling as they prepare to face average new bills of £34,000 from the HMRC when a new tax change is made. Many people are already taking…

Lloyds Bank warns Brits ‘do not click link in this text’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Lloyds Bank has issued a warning to Britons over a common text scam, urging “don’t click on the link or reply”. The high street bank, which is owned by Lloyds…

DWP update on back payments for Universal Credit, PIP, Pension Credit | Personal Finance | Finance

The DWP has explained the rules around a process that could see back payments issued to benefit claimants. People on DWP or HMRC benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP and…