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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Giant Inflatable Santa Stolen from Christmas Tree Farm
A 40-foot tall Father Christmas inflatable was stolen from a family-run tree lot in Phoenix. Police are investigating the festive theft. Read the full story.
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.
Elderly volunteer's car stolen during Thanksgiving charity work
An 80-year-old cancer survivor had her car stolen while volunteering at a Portland church. Thieves used her cards, charging $600. A GoFundMe aims to help her recover. Read her story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
America's Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Revealed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the vehicles thieves target most across the US, with surprising findings about which models are at highest risk and essential prevention tips.
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.
Solid Gold Toilet Stolen in Daring Blenheim Palace Heist
The extraordinary theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet from Winston Churchill's birthplace raises questions about art, security, and the audacity of criminals.
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.
Stolen luxury cars found in shipping containers
Exclusive investigation reveals how stolen high-end vehicles are being smuggled abroad in shipping containers from UK ports, with authorities intercepting luxury cars worth over £230,000 destined for foreign markets.
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.
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 backs ID cards in dramatic policy shift
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces surprising support for identity cards, marking a significant departure from previous party policy and sparking intense political debate.
Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare
A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.
Louvre Crown of Thorns relic targeted in heist attempt
French police are hunting thieves who attempted to steal the Crown of Thorns relic from the Louvre Museum in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.
Digital ID Cards Roll Out for UK Veterans
UK armed forces veterans are set to receive new digital identification cards as part of a significant government initiative to streamline access to services and support.
Digital ID Cards for UK Veterans in Government Pilot
UK veterans to trial revolutionary digital identification system that could replace physical documents in major Whitehall digital transformation initiative
Banks Cut 0% Interest Periods on Credit Cards
Major UK banks are dramatically reducing interest-free periods on balance transfers, leaving borrowers with higher costs. Discover how this shift affects your finances and what alternatives remain.
$70 million sits unused on forgotten Sydney Opal cards
Shocking investigation uncovers how Sydney commuters have abandoned over $70 million in unused Opal card funds, creating an unexpected windfall for transport authorities.
Supermarket loyalty card price trap revealed
New investigation reveals how UK supermarket loyalty schemes like Tesco Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar manipulate prices, with some shoppers paying up to 49% more without the cards.
250,000 Brits borrowing to pay basic bills
Shocking new research reveals 250,000 UK residents are turning to credit cards and loans just to cover essential expenses, with energy bills becoming increasingly unaffordable.
BBC's Digital ID Plan Sparks Civil Liberties Storm
The BBC faces mounting criticism after announcing plans to trial government-backed digital ID cards, raising serious concerns about privacy and corporate overreach in Britain.
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