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State pensioners born before 1951 missing out on £2,932 from DWP
Under DWP rules, there are TWO state pension rates: the new, and the basic.
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DWP tells state pensioners with £35,000 incomes they no longer qualify
Previous rules over Government support have been ripped up
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HMRC changing state pensioners’ tax codes ahead of issuing bills
HMRC is issuing letters informing state pensioners who have exceeded their earnings limit for the Winter Fuel Payment
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DWP confirms £100 payment increase for older state pensioners
The DWP is sending older state pensioners automatic £300.
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DWP names 10 conditions that qualify for payments worth £114 a week
The list includes some common conditions
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DWP announces bonus payment for state pensioners born before September 1946
State pensioners born before this date will be handed £300 in the form of the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.
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First Direct gives customers until July 15 to take action
The move from the bank is "for a limited time only".
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HMRC confirms full list of working from home expenses employees can still claim
Find out what you can and can't claim for
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DWP confirms cut to specific health benefit
Critics say the move has created an unfair benefits system
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HMRC issues ‘no need’ warning to two million state pensioners
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Allowances will have to be paid back if recipients earn more than £35,000.
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Inheritance tax ‘gifting’ rule will give family money instead of HMRC
Pensions will no longer be exempt from inheritance tax (IHT). Many people will be wondering what they should be doing with their pensions to pass on their wealth efficiently.
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Rachel Reeves ‘punishing’ over-65s with small pension pots
Critics say households are being unfairly targeted
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HMRC to claw back £1,406 from thousands of UK households
High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) claws back Child Benefit through the tax system if you or your partner have an adjusted net income over £60,000.
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Nationwide plans to install two important devices across all UK branches
Nationwide plans to install life-saving equipment at branches across the country.
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Santander handing customers £210 for completing simple task
The bank will pay the cash directly into accounts
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HMRC confirms £200 tax charge for state pensioners under age 80
HMRC said in PAYE for the 2026-27 tax year for a typical winter payment of £200, about £17 per month will be clawed back.
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Households with £20,000 in cash ISAs sent ‘don’t lose it’ warning over new rules
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a major shake-up of cash ISA rules
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Rachel Reeves confirms one-off £150 bonus payments for everyone on Universal Credit
Government support has been extended to more households
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HMRC £18,000 personal tax-free allowance update as petition swells in support
Goverment has been forced to respond to the petition as it continues to swell in support.
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EDF handing drivers £50 for completing crucial task before midnight tonight
New and existing customers have until 11:59pm tonight to unlock the credit which is equivalent to around 2,500 miles or four months of free electric driving.
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PIP applicant ‘not willing’ to send DWP passport or driving licence in the post
The DWP has a 'variety of ways' claimants can verify their identity
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NS&I announces ‘welcome news’ for all Premium Bonds holders
Increasing the number of prizes by more than 322,000 and boosting the monthly prize pot by over £60 million.
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Nationwide explains legal rules after putting up signs outside branches
Some maintenance works were being done at the Beccles branch meaning some scaffolding was in place on the front of the building.
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NS&I Premium Bonds holders warned of three-month rule which could cost them prize
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) customers may want to check how their accounts are set up, or they could miss out on some prizes they are due.
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Lloyds Bank issues warning to customers over replacement bank card rule
The response from the high street bank, which has branches in Birmingham, came after a customer reported having a frustrating experience.
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BBC Morning Live expert warns Brits about £9,470 unclaimed pension pots ‘a massive deal’
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) says there are £31 billion in unclaimed pensions in the UK, with almost 3.3 million lost pension pots going unclaimed
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Santander confirms 60-day rule for customers getting £180 payout
The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, is offering a £180 switch incentive to eligible customers.
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Power of Attorney alert ahead of HMRC rule change in 2027
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a £92 document that sets out how you want your affairs handled should you become unable to do so due to ill health, for…
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People earning £60,000 could be missing out on an extra £35,562
70 per cent with a financial plan feel more assured about their position, experts have found.