Personal Finance

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

The move comes despite tax changes and a Donald Trump victory in the US casting uncertainty

The move comes despite tax changes and a Donald Trump victory in the US casting uncertainty

Bank of England

Interest rates cut for second time this year by Bank of England

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

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'Underwhelming' and 'not enough': Pensions expert hits out at changes in Budget

Employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%

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Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest

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Chancellor announces major changes for pensioners in Budget

Martin Lewis has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Martin Lewis has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves's Budget and 'very big' tax rises

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away

Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget – will you be affected?

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Businesses have expressed concerns about employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses fear impact of increased employer National Insurance contributions

Pensioners can pay tax depending on their finances

Pensioners can pay tax depending on their finances

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Do pensioners pay tax? What happens when you start to receive your pension

National Insurance contributions differ depending on whether you are an employer or an employee

National Insurance contributions differ depending on whether you are an employer or an employee

National Insurance

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What is the difference between employer and employee National Insurance?

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

What is Inheritance Tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

How could pensions and pensioners be impacted by the Budget?

This comes after the UK Government announced changes to who would be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year

This comes after the UK Government announced changes to who would be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year

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Pensioners urged to be vigilant over 'malicious' Winter Fuel Payment scam

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

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'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment

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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

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DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

RBS customers have been met with error messages when trying to access their funds.

RBS customers have been met with error messages when trying to access their funds.

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RBS online banking down leaving Scots unable to access money

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targeting people's personal information

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targeting people's personal information

Personal Finance

Scots issued urgent warning over fake Universal Credit app and phishing texts

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of

Cost of living crisis

Five big money changes coming in October, from energy bills to the Budget

Scotland was found to have 6.9 bank branches per 100,000 people

Scotland was found to have 6.9 bank branches per 100,000 people

Personal Finance

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Scotland has the 'best' access to bank branches anywhere in the UK

Scots are facing higher energy bills this winter after watchdog Ofgem confirmed it was increasing its price cap

Scots are facing higher energy bills this winter after watchdog Ofgem confirmed it was increasing its price cap

Energy Price Cap

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Scottish Government to work with energy firms on 'social tariff' to reduce bills

Changes to the income tax policy were introduced by the Scottish Government earlier this year

Changes to the income tax policy were introduced by the Scottish Government earlier this year

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Scottish income tax policy has 'little to no impact' on most businesses – new study

Aberdeen has been named as the best UK city in which to save for a house deposit, according to mortgage firm SPF

Aberdeen has been named as the best UK city in which to save for a house deposit, according to mortgage firm SPF

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Scottish city named as best in UK to save for house deposit in new study

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

Remote, rural areas of Scotland face significantly higher levels of fuel poverty

Remote, rural areas of Scotland face significantly higher levels of fuel poverty

Energy Price Cap

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Meet the Scots set to be disproportionately affected by the Winter Fuel Payment cut

The price cap does not limit a household's total bills

The price cap does not limit a household's total bills

Energy Price Cap

New energy price cap announced – but how does it work?

Tesco regular meal deal prices have gone up

Tesco regular meal deal prices have gone up

Personal Finance

Tesco meal deal gets price hike after quality 'improvements'

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Personal Finance

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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

Personal Finance

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 – what you should look for

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

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DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

Renewable energy generation covered 95% of Portugal’s electricity demand in April, helping to push power prices to a four-year low

Renewable energy generation covered 95% of Portugal’s electricity demand in April, helping to push power prices to a four-year low

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Portugal pays least for energy in Europe because of renewables

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

HMRC customers spent a collective 7 million hours waiting to speak to the taxman over the course of the financial year, the report found

HMRC customers spent a collective 7 million hours waiting to speak to the taxman over the course of the financial year, the report found

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HMRC customers let down by poor customer service, new report finds

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants warned about major new change to rules

Thousands of taxpayers have been left worse off following an HMRC error affecting self-employed people

Thousands of taxpayers have been left worse off following an HMRC error affecting self-employed people

HMRC error leaves thousands of taxpayers worse off – are you affected?

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

This expert's top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

At Glasgow City Mission, volunteers serve lunch and dinner - and there is a gym, a music room, art classes, college classes and support in finding work available too

At Glasgow City Mission, volunteers serve lunch and dinner - and there is a gym, a music room, art classes, college classes and support in finding work available too

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Man who was homeless for 20 years: 'I volunteer to let people know there's a way out'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms were first consulted in 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms were first consulted in 2023

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Disability activist wins permission to take DWP to court over 'disingenuous' changes

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1000 TV Licence fine warning

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5000 and £20,000

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5000 and £20,000

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DWP faces backlash as 35k benefit claimants ordered to pay back up to £20,000

Which? said it is 'crucial' that banks have security protections that are 'up to scratch'

Which? said it is 'crucial' that banks have security protections that are 'up to scratch'

Lloyds, TSB and Co-op Bank customers warned over online security ‘loopholes’

It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly

It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly

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Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

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DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits

The cost of getting a BBC TV licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

The cost of getting a BBC TV licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

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How to get a free BBC TV licence as fee rises to almost £170