DWP £227 Weekly Pension Credit Boost: Eligibility Guide
Thousands of pensioners miss out on £227/week Pension Credit increase, which unlocks free TV licences, council tax help, and NHS treatment. Applications dropped 36% in a year.
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DWP £227 Weekly Pension Credit Boost Missed by Many
Applications for Pension Credit have slumped by over a third in the past year, yet eligible pensioners could receive £227 weekly plus free TV licences, council tax help, and more.
Commonwealth Bank Posts Record £2.7bn Half-Year Profit as Investor Lending Surges
CBA posts record A$5.45bn half-year profit as investor lending surges, outpacing owner-occupiers; shares jump 7%.
Asylum seekers face £10,000 debt for UK accommodation
Asylum seekers who find employment in the UK will be required to pay up to £10,000 toward the cost of their accommodation and support under a sweeping new government initiative, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced.
Domestic killers to face extra 10 years in jail
Bereaved mums welcome David Lammy's announcement that domestic murderers will face a minimum of 25 years, closing a loophole that allowed lighter sentences for killings in the home.
Asylum Seekers to Be Hit with £10,000 Bill
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils legislation requiring asylum seekers to pay a £10,000 flat-rate charge for accommodation, sparking outrage from charities.
Set for Life Winning Numbers June 29: £10k Monthly Prize
The winning Set for Life numbers for the June 29 draw are 36, 30, 19, 13, 10 and Life Ball 03. The top prize is £10,000 a month for 30 years.
Metallica Donates £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank
Metallica donated £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank, providing 9,000 meals after the charity's desperate plea over empty shelves. The band's foundation made the largest celebrity donation the foodbank has ever received.
Martin Lewis Warns Energy Customers to Read Meters Before July 1
Martin Lewis warns millions of households to photograph gas and electricity meters before June 30 to avoid being overcharged when Ofgem's price cap rises 13% on July 1, adding £221 to annual bills.
Lawyer Warns Unmarried Couples Risk Financial Loss
Unmarried couples risk losing out financially, warns a solicitor, as new legislation granting cohabiting couples rights may not start until 2027 or 2028. Experts urge proactive legal steps now.
Cohabiting Couples Warned of Financial Risks Before New Laws
Millions of cohabiting couples risk financial insecurity due to lack of legal rights, a lawyer warns. New legislation may not arrive until 2027-2028, urging proactive advice.
Nationwide Pledges to Keep All Branches Open Until 2030, Becoming UK's Largest Branch Network
Nationwide confirms all 696 branches will stay open until 2030, becoming the UK's largest branch network amid widespread bank closures.
Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75% Amid Inflation Concerns from Iran Conflict
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% amid inflation concerns from Iran war, signals possible rise within months.
Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal, Ending Strikes
Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a pay offer, ending a year of strike action. The deal includes a 35.2% average pay rise over four years and 4,500 extra training places.
Rodri Surgery to Sideline Him for Man City Season Start
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will undergo surgery for a mystery injury after Spain's World Cup exit, missing the start of Enzo Maresca's tenure, according to the Daily Mail.
Banks Join Taskforce for £1.6bn Unclaimed Savings
Nationwide, HSBC, and other banks join a Government taskforce to reunite young people with £1.6 billion in forgotten child trust fund savings, as over 750,000 accounts remain unclaimed.
Caicedo Takes Ecuador Captaincy as Valencia Quits Mid-World Cup
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo replaces Enner Valencia as Ecuador captain during the 2026 World Cup. Valencia stepped down after Ecuador advanced to the round of 32 with a win over Germany.
John McEnroe's BBC Salary: Wimbledon Icon Earns Up to £199,999
John McEnroe, BBC pundit for over 20 years, earned between £195,000 and £199,999 for Wimbledon coverage in 2023-24, making him the highest-paid employee pro rata. His pay has since dropped below the disclosure threshold.
UK Bank Closures: 114 Miles to Nearest Branch
Bank branches are vanishing from UK high streets at over 50 closures per month, leaving some customers with a 114-mile journey to their nearest branch, according to BBC Morning Live.
HMRC Child Benefit Crackdown Failed to Consider Impact
HMRC's anti-fraud scheme wrongly stripped 23,000 families of child benefit, with 71% of targeted parents eligible. The NAO found the policy failed to consider claimant impact.
BAT to Cut 9,000 Jobs in Shift to AI and Cost Savings
British American Tobacco will cut 9,000 jobs, about a fifth of its workforce, as it aims to reduce costs and become more technology enabled. The company expects £600m in annual savings by 2028.
Burnham Ally Proposes Major CGT Hike, Hitting Savers
Louise Haigh, a close ally of Andy Burnham, proposes aligning Capital Gains Tax with income tax rates, potentially raising tax bills for savers and investors.
HMRC Criticised Over Wrongly Stopped Child Benefit
An NAO investigation found HMRC wrongly suspended child benefit for over 8,000 claimants due to a flawed fraud-check process, removing a key PAYE verification step.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Hit $1 Billion in First Hour
Analysts estimate GTA 6 generated $1 billion in revenue within the first hour of pre-orders, potentially recouping most of its budget and boosting Take-Two shares by 3%.
State Pensioners Get Extra £218.40 Attendance Allowance Boost
State pensioners can receive an extra £218.40 per year from the DWP's Attendance Allowance, with higher rate rising to £114.60 weekly from April 2026.
300,000 lose home working tax allowance from April 2026
Around 300,000 UK homeworkers lost their annual tax allowance from April 2026, costing basic rate taxpayers £62 and higher rate taxpayers £124 annually.
Five costly travel money mistakes Brits make abroad
Relying too heavily on card payments abroad can cost Brits more than expected. Travel money expert Mike Wiltshire reveals five common mistakes and how to avoid them.
HMRC Warns UK Workers of July 31 Self Assessment Deadline
HMRC warns Self Assessment taxpayers of the July 31 deadline for second payments on account, with experts cautioning many get caught out and face penalties.
HMRC July 2026 Deadline: Payment on Account Penalties Warning
HMRC warns 2 million Self Assessment taxpayers of July 31 payment on account deadline. Experts say new freelancers often miss it, risking interest and penalties. Payment plans and HMRC app available.
DWP Expands One-to-One Support for Disabled Claimants
Up to 40,000 disabled benefit claimants will receive personalised one-to-one support as the DWP expands its Support Conversations scheme to 33 Jobcentres across Great Britain, including five in Scotland.
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