New DWP payment rates for State Pension and benefits from April
Millions to see income rise as DWP confirms new weekly rates for State Pension and benefits from April 2026. Check the full breakdown of increases here.
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7 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score in 2026
Struggling with a poor credit rating? Discover seven expert-backed, actionable strategies to rebuild your financial profile and unlock better deals in the coming year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Energy supplier collapse threatens thousands of customers
Another UK energy supplier faces imminent collapse, threatening to leave thousands of households in limbo amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Here's what customers need to know.
Elite Credit Card Service Meltdown: Customers Abandoned
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming customer service failures at premium credit card providers Citi and Chase, leaving elite cardholders stranded without promised benefits and support.
DWP £299 Winter Payment Dates 2024 Revealed
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms payment schedule for £299 winter cost of living support - here's when eligible households can expect the crucial payment.
Credit card warning: This habit costs thousands
Millions of Brits are unknowingly risking their financial security with a simple credit card habit that could destroy their credit score and leave them in debt.
Japanese restaurant owner fights customer abuse in landmark case
A landmark case in Japan sees a restaurant owner take legal action against abusive customers, challenging the country's deep-rooted service culture where customer misconduct often goes unpunished.
Universal Credit Payment Dates Change for Bank Holiday
Millions of Universal Credit claimants face payment changes this month as the Spring Bank Holiday disrupts the DWP schedule. Here's when you can expect your money.
Five groups could claim extra £1,560 from DWP
Thousands of Brits could be entitled to significant benefit boosts including Pension Credit, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit top-ups. Discover if you're eligible for this financial support.
Two-Child Benefit Cap: What You Need to Know
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
DWP: Five Groups Get New Cost of Living Payments
The DWP has confirmed five specific groups eligible for new, targeted financial support to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis. Find out if you qualify.
Amex Unveils New UK Platinum Card With Huge Perks
Exclusive: American Express launches a revamped Platinum Card in the UK, featuring enhanced travel perks, superior lounge access, and a lucrative rewards programme designed for the elite traveller.
Rent Payments Can Now Build Your Credit Score
A groundbreaking initiative is allowing millions of Britons to transform their rent payments into a powerful tool for building a positive credit history, opening doors to better mortgage rates and financial products.
Lloyds blocks card over twin sister identity mix-up
A Lloyds Banking Group customer reveals how a system error mistakenly linked her identity to her twin sister, leaving her unable to access her new credit card and trapped in a bureaucratic loop for weeks.
TSB Axes All Credit Cards: Key Dates for Customers
TSB Bank announces the complete closure of its credit card operations, impacting all customers. Find out the key dates, reasons behind the decision, and essential steps to protect your finances.
Warren's Bill: Ban Credit Checks for Hiring
US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.
DWP: Thousands to Miss £299 Cost of Living Payment
Exclusive: New DWP rules mean thousands on certain benefits will NOT receive the final £299 Cost of Living payment due in February. Check if you're affected and what to do if you're not eligible.
Free School Meals 2024: Full Eligibility Guide
Millions of families across England are missing out on vital free school meal support. Our definitive 2024 guide breaks down the eligibility rules, how to apply, and why so many children are going hungry despite the cost of living crisis.
British Gas removes customer credit buffer, sparks fury
British Gas faces a storm of criticism after quietly removing a crucial payment buffer for thousands of customers, leaving many struggling to pay their energy bills. Find out if you're affected.
Customer berates NYC Georgian restaurant owner over accent
A viral video captures a shocking incident of xenophobia at a New York City Georgian restaurant, where a customer verbally attacked the owner for his accent. The confrontation has sparked widespread condemnation and support for immigrant businesses.
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