Late last year, thousands of families were abruptly deprived of their child benefit as the department attempted to implement new rules in a crackdown on benefit fraud. The initiative was…
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National Lottery to make major change on Saturday | Personal Finance | Finance
From 11pm on Saturday, January 24, until the end of Sunday, customers will be unable to log in, play games or access their accounts online. The temporary shutdown is part…
Full list of 533 conditions that qualify for weekly £187 DWP payment | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP has issued a full list of 533 conditions which could qualify you for a £187 a week payment. Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are a benefit given out to…
Millions handing HMRC more tax than they need to pay | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of workers could be needlessly handing over thousands of pounds to HMRC by failing to claim tax relief on pension contributions, a leading provider has warned. Penfold says huge…
TSB announces ‘up to £230’ for certain customers in 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance
People could earn up to £230 by April 2026 if they take advantage of an online banking offer – but they need to make their move soon to reap the…
Brits can now trade in old smartphones for cash in 1,300 high street shops | Personal Finance | Finance
Brits can now turn old smartphones into instant cash at more than 1,300 high street shops after a major new trade-in scheme launched nationwide. AO World-owned MusicMagpie has partnered with…
DWP chief issues update over WASPI decision as deadline looms | Personal Finance | Finance
DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield speaking in Parliament (Image: Parliament TV) DWP bosses have issued an update over when the new WASPI compensation (Women Against State Pension Inequality) decision will…
Martin Lewis urges all mobile phone users to dial 5-digit code now | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis urged viewers to dial a 5-digit code (Image: ITVX) Martin Lewis has urged everyone with a mobile phone to dial a five-digit code now and take a screenshot…
Everyone with Halifax card told of major change with letter in post | Personal Finance | Finance
There are a number of things customers will have to check (Image: Getty) Halifax customers are being urged to take action in the coming weeks and months ahead of a…
DWP confirms major PIP changes for new claims starting April | Personal Finance | Finance
The UK Government has unveiled plans to extend the duration of awards for new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in an effort to reduce the backlog of Work Capability Assessments…