Child Trust Fund: £2,212 waiting – here's how to claim yours
If you were born between September 2002 and January 2011, you could have over £2,000 sitting in a forgotten bank account right now. The H...
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Unemployed? Here's how much you can save into a pension
If you’ve left work or are unemployed, you might think your pension contributions have to stop. The good news is they don’t — but there a...
Child Benefit Tax: Why HMRC Calculator Differs From Your Sums
If you’re claiming Child Benefit and earning over £60,000 a year, you’ll need to repay some of it to HMRC. But many parents are confused ...
PIP Disability Benefit Claims "Dehumanising" — What You Need to Know
If you’re claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — or thinking about applying — you should know that a major new government review ...
£2,200 waiting: how to claim your Child Trust Fund
If you were born between September 2002 and January 2011, the government may have opened a savings account for you — and you could be sit...
What Burnham's Tax Plans Could Mean for Your Wallet
Andy Burnham, set to become Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, has signalled he’s willing to make changes to tax rules — but with strict lim...
Blue Badge fraud crackdown: rules you must follow or lose your permit
If you hold a Blue Badge, pay attention. Over 450 permits have just been cancelled in a fraud crackdown, and the rules around how you use...
DWP Now Records Benefit Assessments by Default – Here's What You Need to Know
From today (29 June 2026), if you’re claiming disability or sickness benefits, your health assessment will be automatically recorded unle...
Don't miss out: claim your State Pension or it won't arrive
If you’re approaching retirement age, here’s something crucial you need to know: the State Pension won’t arrive in your bank account unle...
State Pension Age Rising to 67 in 2026 – Check Your Dates Now
If you were born between 1960 and 1977, your State Pension age is about to change – and it’s worth understanding exactly when. The Depart...
Married Pensioners: Check If You're Missing Out on £4,300 DWP Payment
If you’re a married pensioner with a modest income, you could be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra government support. The Depa...
State Pension Top-Ups: 12 Benefits & Discounts You Might Miss
If you’re receiving a State Pension, you could be leaving thousands of pounds on the table. New figures show that millions of UK pensione...
Tax-free childcare: claim up to £2,000 yearly – but watch out for pitfalls
If you’re a working parent juggling childcare costs, the government’s tax-free childcare scheme could put up to £2,000 back in your pocke...
1.1m Pensioners Missing £458/Month Attendance Allowance – Check Now
If you’re over State Pension age and managing a long-term health condition or disability, you could be missing out on up to £458.40 every...