Budget: Universal Credit claimants may get £1,200
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made the Help to Save scheme permanent, allowing millions on Universal Credit to earn bonuses of up to £1,200. Find out how to apply.
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DWP Financial Support Guide for Low-Income Families
Discover the full range of DWP financial support, including Universal Credit and Warm Home Discount, available to low-income households across the UK this winter.
£120 Free Christmas Vouchers for Families
Thousands of UK families are receiving £120 in free vouchers this winter via the Household Support Fund. Check if your local council is providing this crucial financial help.
New 60/40 Guinness Pint Divides Drinkers
A new 60/40 Guinness blend, mixing stout with non-alcoholic version, cuts ABV to 1.7%. Public reaction is fiercely divided. Discover if this low-alcohol trend is for you.
Guinness 60/40 Pint Divides Drinkers
A new lower-alcohol Guinness blend, the 60/40 pint, is causing a stir. Discover why some are calling it sacrilege while others praise the innovation. Read more.
£150 energy bill help: DWP confirms eligible benefits
The DWP confirms a £150 Warm Home Discount for millions. Check if you're eligible based on benefits claimed on August 24, 2025. Act now to secure your energy bill support.
CBA criticised for $270m fees and shareholder money stance
Commonwealth Bank CEO defends keeping $270m in excessive fees from low-income customers as shareholder money, while Westpac commits to full refunds. Read the full story.
Leicester has UK's lowest disposable household income
Leicester ranks bottom in UK for disposable income as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover how low pay and austerity measures are affecting families.
Snap Benefits Discount Programme Shuts Down
Critical discount programme for low-income families using food delivery apps like Instacart and DoorDash has been terminated, leaving vulnerable households struggling amid cost of living crisis.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
HMRC cracks down on side hustle tax evasion
BBC money expert reveals HMRC's new powers to track your side income from online platforms. Discover what you need to declare and how to avoid penalties in our essential guide.
Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality
A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.
Pension Tax Shock: Older Brits Face £3,000 Bills
Exclusive investigation reveals how frozen tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax crisis for pensioners across the UK, with many facing unexpected bills.
Labour's 1p Income Tax Hike: What It Costs You
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed income tax increase could impact household budgets across Britain as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers fiscal changes.
Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
Five groups still eligible for £299 DWP payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed which vulnerable groups can still claim the crucial £299 Cost of Living support payment. Find out if you qualify.
Digital Divide: Poor Kids Struggle with Online Learning
New research reveals alarming educational inequality as disadvantaged pupils face significant barriers accessing online education during school closures.
Final £299 cost of living payment dates confirmed
Millions of Brits to receive crucial financial support as DWP confirms final cost of living payment dates and eligibility criteria for struggling households.
AstraZeneca to Provide Cancer Drugs to Medicaid Patients
In a groundbreaking healthcare development, AstraZeneca announces it will provide expensive cancer medications to low-income Americans through Medicaid, challenging pharmaceutical industry norms.
HMRC's 4-Day Rule: Workers Face £3,000 Side Income Fines
Millions of workers with second jobs or side hustles must declare additional income to HMRC within four days or face substantial penalties under new crackdown rules.
DWP Sends £300 Cost of Living Letters to Thousands
The Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching 300,000 notification letters this week about vital £300 payments for pensioners and low-income households struggling with energy bills and essential costs.
Digital ID Scheme to Help Low-Income Households
Exclusive: Government's digital identity plan set to transform access to benefits and services for low-income households, cutting bureaucracy and saving millions.
Trump's Tax Reforms: Slash Your Federal Income Tax Bill
Explosive new analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed tax reforms could eliminate federal income tax for millions while creating unprecedented savings for UK expats and investors. Discover what this means for your finances.
Winter Heating Payment: Claim £55.25 from DWP
Thousands of households across Scotland are set to receive a £55.25 Winter Heating Payment from the DWP this month. Here's who qualifies and the key dates you need to know.
Trump's Medicaid Cuts Threaten Millions with Health Insurance Loss
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating human impact of proposed Trump administration cuts to Medicaid, threatening health coverage for vulnerable Americans and risking a public health crisis.
Exact date millions get £299 Cost of Living letters revealed
The DWP has announced the exact date millions of eligible households will receive notification letters for the final £299 Cost of Living Payment. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the crucial cash boost.
Australian workers secure largest income share in decade
New data reveals Australian employees are capturing a historically high share of national income, with strong wage growth finally outpacing profits in a major post-pandemic economic shift.
Healthy food schemes show no benefit for poor families - study
A major study from the University of York finds government healthy eating schemes show no significant improvement in obesity or health outcomes for disadvantaged families, challenging current public health strategies.
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