Universal Credit claimants could have money deducted for debts like advance payments, overpayments, and third-party debts. 3.3 million households faced deductions in February 2026, capped at 15% of the standard allowance.
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Universal Credit deductions affect 3.3 million households. Learn which debts can be taken from your payments, including advance payments, overpayments, and third-party deductions.
Australian banks raise fixed mortgage rates ahead of RBA meeting, as rate cuts could boost home prices and mortgage sizes for first home buyers.
3.3 million Universal Credit claimants faced deductions in February, up 300,000 in a year. DWP list includes advance payments, overpayments, and third-party deductions capped at 15% of standard allowance.
Nationwide announces £100 cash handout to 4.4 million members after strong financial year and Virgin Money merger progress.
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has urged his former club to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, a £43m target for Manchester United, after his impressive World Cup performance.
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State pensioners on low incomes can get an extra £238 a week via Pension Credit from April 2026. DWP confirms the increased rate for singles and couples.
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Wataru Endo retired from Japan duty after missing the World Cup squad. Now, with a new Liverpool manager in Andoni Iraola, the 33-year-old midfielder faces a make-or-break pre-season to revive his Anfield career.
NatWest commits £50 million to UK branch network, pausing closures until at least 2029, while expanding digital and in-person banking services.
DWP reports 4.01 million PIP claimants in April 2026, up 266,175 from last year. Approval rates drop to 36.6% as Timms Review and Right to Try scheme launched.
HSBC UK launches £220 switching incentive, hailed as 'biggest' in recent memory by MoneySavingExpert. Customers must deposit £2,000, switch two direct debits, and spend £500 within 60 days.
State pensioners aged 70+ can receive an average of £8,765 per year from annuities on top of their state pension, according to SharingPensions.co.uk, with rates at an 18-year high.
PIP claimants must inform the DWP if travelling abroad for over four weeks or risk payments stopping. Short trips under four weeks generally do not require notification.
Alan Smith and Colin Hendry back David Moyes' man-management as Iliman Ndiaye rejects multiple Everton contract offers amid interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City.
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King Charles will become the first head of state to publish his personal tax bill, aiming to boost transparency around royal finances. An expert says the monarch 'has nothing to hide.'
HMRC is automatically reclaiming Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners under 80 with incomes over £35,000, typically resulting in £200 repayments via tax code changes from April 2026.
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HMRC will automatically claw back Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners earning over £35,000 via tax code changes, resulting in roughly £17 extra per month for a typical £200 payment.
Sandro Tonali should end transfer speculation by committing to Newcastle United after the club rejected an £80m bid from Tottenham Hotspur, with Arsenal and other top clubs unwilling to meet the £100m asking price.