Nearly 1.4m pensioners receive Pension Credit, averaging £4,300/year. DWP says 760,000 eligible but not claiming. Married couples under £363.25/week or singles under £238/week may qualify.
Revolut gets full UK banking licence after five-year wait, enabling current accounts and future lending services.
Common banking mistakes like loyalty to big banks, using overdrafts, and leaving cash idle cost Brits millions. Tips to save.
Nationwide Building Society raises savings rates on Fixed Rate Bonds and Triple Access accounts, following Bank of England base rate hike.
Major UK banks commit to improving basic bank account access after FCA mystery shopping found around a third of interactions rated poor or very poor, impacting vulnerable customers.
Housing benefit freeze pushes claimants into debt and homelessness as only 1.9% of rentals are affordable, charities warn. Andy Burnham criticizes freeze, urges unfreezing.
Liam Hunter, 27, smashed a blue WKD bottle over neighbour Christopher Tuffy's head during an argument, leaving him with arterial bleeding and lasting scars. Jailed for 28 months.
Nonchalance is out as dating apps report a 217% surge in searches for 'chalant'. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embody this open, passionate approach to love, wearing hearts on sleeves.
Ministers announce new transparency measures for political funding, including a £100,000 cap on donations from recent foreign arrivals, as Nigel Farage faces a possible second investigation over undisclosed benefits from a convicted fraudster.
BT's first female CEO Allison Kirkby earned £5.6m last year as share price rose 80%, but questions remain over credit for turnaround and future growth challenges.
London bus and tram fares frozen until November 2026, but will rise by 10p to £1.85 on November 1. Daily cap up 30p to £5.55, weekly pass to £26.10.
62% of Premium Bonds holders have never won a prize, missing out on potential growth. AJ Bell warns the impact is shocking, as inflation erodes spending power and cash savings outperform.
Nationwide will reduce fixed and tracker mortgage rates from July 7, with cuts up to 0.19%, sparking broker expectations of further lender reductions.
Martin Lewis urges Brits to buy travel insurance as soon as they book a European holiday, highlighting policies from £7 for a week's trip.
Margaret Jacovelli, 48, embezzled nearly £150k from Together Energy and Hayward Contracts Ltd. She was sentenced to supervision, unpaid work, and a restriction of liberty order.
EDF launches a trial offering eligible customers a £150 discount on standing charges, with no exit fees. The move follows pressure from campaigners and Martin Lewis.
Suzanne Rankin exits Cardiff and Vale health board after scandals including patient falls, retained swabs, and staff morale at 'all-time low'.
New DWP powers to claw back overpayments allow direct bank deductions and driving bans for debts over £1,000. Letters sent to thousands, enforcement from October 2026.
Nearly 24 million UK benefit claimants, including State Pension and PIP recipients, will automatically receive a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus from the DWP if eligible during the qualifying week in December.
UK tourists face delays and extra costs due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring biometric checks. Missed flights may lead to new ticket purchases.
Up to 300,000 UK households are missing out on £2,000 per year from the government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which tops up £8 payments with £5. Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert calls it a 'no-brainer' for eligible working families.
Powerball launches in the UK on July 23, 2026, with tickets from July 21. Brits can win a share of over £1 billion jackpot, with uncapped prizes starting at £12 million.
Millions of UK drivers could face fines, penalty points, and vehicle seizure due to misunderstanding 'Driving Other Cars' cover. A simple two-minute policy check can prevent costly mistakes.
Andy Burnham, likely next PM, has long supported rent controls. As mayor, he urged a freeze. Campaigners push for caps, but landlords warn of investment harm.
China blocks US federal employee from leaving, confirms exit ban on Wells Fargo banker Chenyue Mao amid criminal investigation.
Discover five common banking mistakes costing Britons hundreds yearly, from loyalty to traditional banks to costly overdrafts, and how to avoid them.
London High Court orders Mike Lynch's estate to pay HP over £700m in Autonomy fraud case, potentially bankrupting the late tech mogul's estate.
Forest Farm in Aberdeenshire has been crowned the UK's best ice cream parlour for 2026 by the Ice Cream Alliance, praised for its high-quality organic gelato and over 150 flavours.
UK employees can legally convert annual leave to sick leave if they fall ill during a holiday, reclaiming their leave for later use. Expert Amy Stokes explains the rules and potential pay implications.
The British government has sanctioned seven Russians linked to the creation of chemical weapons used to poison Alexei Navalny and ex-spy Sergei Skripal, including Novichok and Epibatidine toxins.