Save thousands on inevitable cost that hits every family and has soared 5.3% | Personal Finance | Finance

Katie Elliott warns about the rising cost of funerals across the country (Image: Getty) I know this might seem a bit morbid, so I apologise in advance. But it turns…

WASPI update over key date for DWP to ‘communicate new decision’ | Personal Finance | Finance

The WASPI campaign (Women Against State Pension Inequality) is eagerly awaiting the DWP to issue its new compensation decision. The WASPI campaign are one of several advocacy groups who have…

HMRC sends thousands of ‘brown envelopes’ chasing small sums | Personal Finance | Finance

Hundreds of thousands of workers and pensioners are being hit with surprise tax demands for what critics describe as “trivial” sums. HMRC issued a record 1.32 million simple assessments in…

Which health conditions qualify for long-term Attendance Allowance | Personal Finance | Finance

The most recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that by the end of February 2025, more than 1.7 million elderly people were in receipt of…

Martin Lewis issues £100 HMRC fine warning with January deadline | Personal Finance | Finance

He added: “If that’s you, get your skates on because if you miss a deadline, there’s a 100 quid fine, but more painfully, there’s also 7.75% interest on unpaid tax.…

Nationwide issues five-word message to customers over branch closures | Personal Finance | Finance

Nationwide Building Society has issued an update to its members, in a message posted in its branches. The fresh update comes after the group recently committed to keeping open all…

DWP doubles Cold Weather Payment cash in 18 postcodes – full list | Personal Finance | Finance

The DWP has doubled the amount of money it’s given to households in several postcodes across the UK following the continuation of the cold snap hitting parts of England. The…

Full list of 246 areas to be handed DWP £25 cold weather payments | Personal Finance | Finance

More than half a million households across the UK are set to receive £25 Cold Weather Payments after freezing conditions triggered support in hundreds of areas this week. The Department…

Martin Lewis gives HMRC alert highlighting key £10,000 savings threshold | Personal Finance | Finance

Martin Lewis has spoken out about a key deadline in 2026 and explained exactly who has to take action. The personal finance expert explained a key £10,000 savings threshold would…

12 ways to beat the bills and save ‘hundreds of pounds’ in 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance

12 ways to beat the bills and save ‘hundreds of pounds’ in 2026 (Image: Getty) The new year offers the perfect opportunity to take stock of your finances – and…