DWP Benefit Payment Dates Over Christmas 2025
DWP confirms changed payment dates for Universal Credit and other benefits over the 2025 festive period. Check if you'll be paid early and what to do if money is late.
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FCA plan to double credit unions to fight loan sharks
The FCA launches a plan to expand UK credit unions, offering affordable loans to 2 million members. Campaigners demand a Fair Banking Act to force high street banks to invest and protect vulnerable borrowers from illegal lenders.
Finance Your Christmas Without a January Hangover
Experts reveal three savvy methods to fund your festive spending and avoid debt. Learn how to use savings, 0% credit cards, and BNPL wisely for a calmer New Year.
Bank of America Leads Mobile Credit Card Experience Study
Bank of America offers the UK's best mobile credit card experience, a new study reveals. Find out which features won and how other major banks ranked.
Store credit card pitfalls and perks for holiday shopping
Experts reveal how deferred interest and high APRs can make store credit cards costly for festive gifts. Learn smart strategies to use them effectively.
Greggs & Moonpig launch Christmas cards with free sausage roll
Greggs teams up with Moonpig for its first official Christmas card range, featuring heat-activated vouchers for a free sausage roll. Prices start from just 99p.
Digital ID Cards to Cost Taxpayers £1.8bn
The UK's economic watchdog reveals Labour's mandatory Digital ID cards will cost £1.8bn, with funding source still unidentified. Discover the budget implications.
1950: Memories of collectable cigarette cards with British birds
A 1950 country diary reminisces about collectable cigarette cards from the 1920s featuring British birds with unique cut-out designs. Discover this nostalgic piece of social history.
Kevin Spacey Corrects 'Homeless' Comments
Kevin Spacey clarifies he's not homeless despite financial struggles after assault allegations. The actor explains living in hotels while working on career comeback. Read his full statement.
1 Million Miss Out on £346 Weekly Pension Credit
Nearly one million eligible UK families are missing out on Pension Credit, worth up to £346 weekly, which also unlocks a free TV licence and other vital support. Check your eligibility now.
DWP new powers: Bank checks for benefit claimants
The DWP is getting new powers to check bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit claimants to tackle fraud. Find out what this means for you.
Man Utd star Dorgu one booking from suspension
Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu is one yellow card away from an automatic Premier League ban ahead of Monday's Everton fixture. Discover the disciplinary tightrope and team news.
Martin Lewis warns of hidden debit card risks
Martin Lewis warns debit cards lack key protections and carry high overdraft fees. Discover why a credit card could be a smarter spending choice for many.
Westminster's Dark Arts: Real House of Cards Story
Discover how Michael Dobbs created House of Cards from Tory revenge and explore the secret world of Westminster whips in this gripping political exposé.
King Charles's 77th Birthday: Grandchildren's Special Gift
King Charles III is set for a heartwarming 77th birthday with a special present and homemade cards from grandchildren George, Charlotte, and Louis. Discover the royal family's touching traditions.
Tom Brady's NYC card shop robbed of $10k
A Tom Brady-owned trading card shop in Manhattan was allegedly tricked out of nearly $10,000 in baseball and Pokémon cards. The NYPD is investigating. Call Crime Stoppers with info.
Free Christmas Cards at TGJones This Weekend
Pick up your FREE pack of 30 boxed Christmas cards at your local TGJones store this weekend. Find your nearest store and don't miss this festive offer!
California Pastor's COVID Vaccine Fraud: Fake Cards & Saline Shots
A shocking healthcare scandal unfolds in California as a pastor administers fake COVID-19 vaccines and distributes fraudulent vaccination cards to hundreds of victims.
1,800 Stolen Credit Cards Found on Dark Web Markets
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network selling British credit card details for as little as £2 each, with experts warning of rising financial fraud threats.
Major Credit Score Overhaul Hits UK This Summer
Millions of Brits will see their credit scores transformed as new 'onboarding' rules launch this summer. Discover how this financial revolution affects you.
DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.
Paqueta faces two-year ban over betting scandal
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta could be sidelined for two years as FA investigates suspicious betting patterns surrounding yellow cards, potentially derailing his career and transfer prospects.
Millions Owed Energy Credit From Closed Accounts
New Ofcom research reveals energy customers with closed accounts may have significant credit balances waiting to be claimed, as bills remain stubbornly high.
VAR Protest Crackdown: Yellow Cards for Players
IFAB introduces strict new measures that could see players booked for approaching referees during VAR reviews, aiming to curb pitch protests and restore match official authority.
Turkish Airlines' Medical ID Cards for Hidden Disabilities
Turkish Airlines launches groundbreaking medical identification cards to support travellers with invisible conditions like Parkinson's and autism, transforming air travel accessibility.
UK Credit Card Shock: 0% Offers Slashed
Exclusive: British cardholders are being hit with a double whammy as banks dramatically reduce interest-free balance transfer periods while hiking minimum payments. Discover how to protect your finances.
Digital ID cards risk breaching Good Friday Agreement
Plans for digital ID cards in the UK have raised alarm bells in Northern Ireland, with critics warning they could undermine the delicate balance of the Good Friday Agreement and create a 'two-tier' system.
Trump's SNAP cuts threaten millions with food insecurity
Former President Donald Trump's plan to replace Electronic Benefit Transfer cards with commodity boxes could strip millions of Americans of crucial food assistance, sparking concerns about hunger and poverty.
7 Simple Ways to Boost Your UK Credit Score
Discover expert-approved strategies to transform your credit rating and unlock better loan deals, lower interest rates, and financial freedom in the UK.
Starmer's ID Card Plan: Costly Blow to Liberties?
Lord Ashcroft delivers scathing critique of Keir Starmer's proposed national ID scheme, warning of massive costs, privacy concerns and classic Labour overreach in explosive new analysis.
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