Reclaim Annual Leave If Ill on Holiday: Conditions Apply
UK employees may reclaim annual leave if ill on holiday, but must follow sickness reporting rules and meet conditions. Expert advice explains the process and potential pay implications.
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Martin Lewis: Pension Rule Adds £720 to Your Pot
Martin Lewis explains a pension rule allowing non-taxpayers to contribute £2,880 and receive £720 tax relief, boosting their pot to £3,600 annually.
Jamie Stevenson Faces Proceeds of Crime Hearing
A judge has set aside a week of court time to recover ill-gotten gains from Jamie 'Iceman' Stevenson, one of Europe's top drug dealers, in a hearing set for September 2027.
David James: My Role in Man City's History
David James reflects on being thrown up front for Man City in 2005, a moment that may have indirectly led to the club's sale and Pep Guardiola's arrival.
Scots Dad Dies After Falling Ill at Airport on Turkey Trip
David Kelly, 59, from Barrhead, died after falling ill at an airport in Turkey. He was in a coma for four weeks before being repatriated to Scotland, where he passed away on June 18.
Parents urged to apply for £330 school cost payment
Scottish families with children born between March 2021 and February 2022 can apply for a £339.65 one-off Best Start Grant School Age Payment to help with school costs. Applications open until February 2027.
DWP closes ESA and Housing Benefit for Universal Credit
The DWP has closed Income Related ESA and Housing Benefit for most working households after completing the migration to Universal Credit, affecting nearly two million people.
HMRC Marriage Allowance: Boost to £13,830
Millions of married couples could save up to £252 a year by claiming Marriage Allowance, boosting one partner's Personal Allowance to £13,830. Claims can be backdated four years for a lump sum over £1,000.
Martin Lewis: Claim £5,959 Attendance Allowance
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to claim Attendance Allowance worth up to £5,959 annually, a benefit missed by 1.1 million eligible people. It is not means-tested.
NatWest £12,000 Alert: ISA Changes from April 2027
NatWest is emailing customers about major ISA changes from April 6, 2027, including a £12,000 cash ISA limit for under-65s and a 22% charge on cash held in stocks and shares ISAs.
Universal Credit claimants can get £1,200 bonus via Help to Save
Working Universal Credit claimants with take-home pay of £1 or more can open a Help to Save account and earn a 50p bonus for every £1 saved, up to £1,200 over four years.
DWP Warns Pensioners Born Before Sept 22, 1960 of Tax Clawback
The DWP has warned pensioners born on or before September 22, 1960 that those earning above £35,000 will have Winter Fuel Payment reclaimed via tax. Opt-out deadlines: Sept 18 or 20, 2026.
DWP Housing Benefit Rule Change Confirmed for October 2026
The DWP confirmed a housing benefit rule change from October 6, 2026, affecting 300,000 people, removing the cliff edge that penalised work and aligning with Universal Credit.
State Pension, PIP and Other Benefits Paid Early Next Month
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits due on August 31 may be paid early on August 29 due to the bank holiday. HMRC and Social Security Scotland have confirmed early payments; DWP is expected to follow.
DWP Warns Pensioners to Opt Out of Winter Fuel Payment or Face Tax
State pensioners with income over £35,000 face HMRC clawback of Winter Fuel Payments unless they opt out by September deadlines. DWP warns of extra monthly tax charges.
Free National Trust Day Pass for Gold Star Customers
Gold Star subscribers can claim a free National Trust family day pass worth up to £50. Valid at locations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland until 28 August 2026.
DWP Confirms Free TV Licences for Pension Credit Recipients
Households receiving Pension Credit can get a free TV licence worth £180. Apply in 16 minutes, says DWP. Over-75s on low income eligible.
Man Utd Send Message to Chelsea Over Santos Fee
Manchester United have indicated to Chelsea they are unwilling to meet the £50m asking price for midfielder Andrey Santos, casting doubt on a potential summer move.
Pensioners Over 66 Could Get Up to £388 in One-Off Payments
People over State Pension age may receive up to £388 in one-off payments this year, including Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, to help with heating costs.
Ryanair Passengers Told to Pack Cardboard Boxes
Ryanair travellers are urged to pack cardboard boxes in hand luggage to avoid penalty charges after the airline increased personal bag allowance by 20%.
Martin Lewis Warns UK Travellers of Sneaky Card Fees for Summer 2026
Martin Lewis warns UK holidaymakers about sneaky non-sterling exchange rate fees of around 3% on debit/credit cards, urging use of specialist overseas cards and avoiding airport currency exchange.
New Disability Benefit Pays Up to £458 Monthly to Pensioners
Pension Age Disability Payment has paid over £580 million to 185,895 older people in Scotland since replacing Attendance Allowance. Recipients can get up to £458.40 every four weeks.
Arsenal: £65m Could Secure Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal's midfield rebuild continues as they are told £65m could land Bruno Guimaraes, while Ayyoub Bouaddi's price tag may exceed £100m.
UK Bank Protection Limit Rises to £120,000
UK deposit protection limit rises to £120,000 from 1 December, a 41% increase, with temporary high balance protection also rising to £1.4 million.
HMRC Confirms State Pension Tax Code Change
HMRC has clarified that the state pension is taxable, but tax is not deducted at source. Changes ahead as triple lock pushes payments above the tax-free allowance by 2027.
UK eGates Now Open to Children Aged Eight and Nine
From July 8, children aged eight and nine can use eGates at 14 UK airports, plus ports in Brussels and Paris, benefiting up to 1.5 million additional kids.
Lloyds Banking Group Axes Post Office Cheque Deposits for Millions
Lloyds Banking Group ends Post Office cheque deposits for 28m customers from Dec 31, citing app usage. Branch closures continue.
Six Million UK Savers Warned Over Zero Interest Accounts
Over 6.5 million UK current accounts with balances over £10,000 earn zero interest, risking real value loss due to inflation.
England Beat Mexico 3-2, Henderson Injured, FIFA Furious
England beat Mexico 3-2 in a fiery World Cup clash, with punches thrown and Jordan Henderson hospitalized. Tuchel slams referees, Brazil exit in tears, and FIFA faces backlash over Balogun ban.
UK households can claim up to £2,672 in benefits this July
UK households may receive up to £2,672.77 from four DWP benefits in July, including Universal Credit, State Pension, Child Benefit, and PIP, after April's inflation-busting uprating.
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