The Marshall Islands has launched a pioneering universal basic income scheme, offering $200 quarterly payments via stablecoin or cash. Discover how this Pacific nation is tackling the cost of living.
A mother and son were stopped in their tracks by a pensioner's Angel Tree wish list requesting only groceries and toiletries. The poignant story highlights hidden poverty among the elderly.
HMRC confirms the Help to Save scheme is now permanent. From April 2028, 1.5 million more families, including Universal Credit claimants, could get a £1,200 bonus. Learn how to apply.
Cook County in Illinois has unanimously approved a permanent guaranteed basic income programme, providing $500 monthly payments to thousands of low-income residents following a successful pilot scheme.
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals Rachel Reeves's income tax threshold freeze will disproportionately impact poorer households. Discover how this budget decision affects UK taxpayers.
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.
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.
New IFS analysis reveals how the frozen £12,570 tax threshold will pull millions into paying more income tax. Discover the impact on pensioners and low-income families.
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals how self-employed people on Universal Credit could land in trouble with strict DWP income and expense rules. Learn how to avoid payment delays and sanctions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Uncover the secret attractions and overlooked experiences at Disney and Universal theme parks that could transform your next Orlando adventure without costing extra.
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how frozen tax thresholds are creating a stealth tax crisis for pensioners across the UK, with many facing unexpected bills.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed income tax increase could impact household budgets across Britain as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers fiscal changes.
New analysis reveals how middle-income earners across Britain are losing significant financial support due to little-known income thresholds affecting everything from childcare to energy bills.
Essential guide to free school meal eligibility across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - including universal provision and income thresholds.
Millions of pensioners could see their state pension payments increase significantly next year as the government confirms the triple lock mechanism will remain in place, potentially delivering the second-largest rise in history.
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.
Political leaders repeatedly mispronounce names they should know, revealing a troubling disregard for basic respect and cultural sensitivity in Westminster.
New research reveals millions of UK adults struggle with fundamental life skills from changing tyres to basic DIY, raising concerns about practical competence.
Major policy change affects basic economy passengers as airline restricts overhead bin access - here's how it impacts your travel plans
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.
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.
Major changes to the DWP's Administrative Earnings Threshold mean thousands on Universal Credit will receive more support to increase their work hours or face stricter sanctions.
Discover the top 'dumbphones' of 2024 for escaping screen addiction. Our expert review covers the best basic mobiles for calls, texts, and digital wellbeing without the smartphone chaos.
Hollywood icon Sharon Stone opens up about the enduring legacy of her most famous role, reflecting on fame, ageing, and the scene that defined her career in a candid new interview.
A groundbreaking US scheme in Flint, Michigan, providing unconditional cash to new mothers is delivering stunning results in child development and maternal health. Could this radical policy be the answer to the UK's own child poverty crisis?