State pensioners urged to contact DWP in January for £300 boost | Personal Finance | Finance

State pensioners across the UK are urged to contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in January for a £300 boost. The money is a Winter Fuel Payment that…

Households can stay warm all night in January for just 1p | Personal Finance | Finance

Households across the UK can stay warm all night in January for as little as 1p per hour without running the heating. The first week of the new year has…

British Gas reveals exact temperature to keep your thermostat at on Friday | Personal Finance | Finance

With UK households being urged to prepare for Storm Goretti and the Met Office issuing rare 13-hour amber weather warnings and power cut alerts, British Gas has shared some advice,…

Iconic UK stores trading since 1969 collapse with 139 shops at risk | City & Business | Finance

An iconic chain of high street stores, which has traded in the UK since 1969, is teetering on the edge of closing for good after going into administration. It means…

Income tax limit £20,000 plan hits key threshold as support soars | Personal Finance | Finance

A campaign demanding an increase to the income tax threshold has received a major development as it reached a key threshold. A petition on the Parliament website, which has attracted…

‘Secret court hearings’ continue in key pre-payment meter update | Personal Finance | Finance

Campaigners are calling for Government and Ofgem intervention to put a stop to the compulsory installation of pre-payment meters by utility companies, following new revelations that magistrates are granting warrants…

DWP Cold Weather Payments triggered in 31 more postcodes – full list | Personal Finance | Finance

Cold Weather Payments have been triggered for people living in 31 postcode districts in parts of the North East, including areas in Teesside, County Durham, and North Yorkshire. Eligible households…

BT, EE, Virgin Media and Three to hike broadband bills in 2026 – full list of increases | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of broadband customers across the UK are being warned to expect higher bills in 2026, even if they are still in the middle of their contract. Most major providers…

Octopus Energy shares 2-minute boiler check to cut heating bill | Personal Finance | Finance

During the freezing weather, households are blasting the heating. But while energy bills are rapidly rising, some households may still find their homes too cold. If your hot water supply seems too…

State pension warning over full list of people not eligible for increase in April 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of pensioners across the UK will see their State Pension rise next April, but nearly half a million people will miss out on the increase. The payment changes take…