Personal Finance

The new DWP system can be used in relation to Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

New DWP bank checks begin for people claiming three benefits

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Budget 2026 what to expect from John Healey as Chancellor prepares major announcement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Personal Finance

Five ways to cut household bills as the energy price cap increases

Kit Malthouse MP

Kit Malthouse MP

MP calls for veteran compensation to be excluded from benefit means tests

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Christmas bonus - pensioners and benefit claimants will get extra bank payment

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension age row deepens as 80,000 demand retirement at 65

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits says new report

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.

Blue Badge parking crisis - UK areas where disabled drivers face the biggest struggle

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Department for Works and Pensions

Retiring after 2030? The pension detail millions should check now

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners could miss out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite being the right age

Natasha Cummings, South East manager at the Money and Pensions Service.

Natasha Cummings, South East manager at the Money and Pensions Service.

Personal Finance

Six simple ways to make your money work harder before Christmas

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1

M&S is giving away 920,000 free birthday treats

M&S is giving away 920,000 free birthday treats

Marks and Spencer

M&S shoppers could miss out on a free birthday treat for one simple reason

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in the House of Commons as a new petition is calling for the Personal Allowance to rise automatically with inflation or wages.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in the House of Commons as a new petition is calling for the Personal Allowance to rise automatically with inflation or wages.

Calls grow to increase £12,570 HMRC Personal Allowance as inflation rates rise again

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now

Winter Fuel Payment warning as 53,000 pensioners opt out and millions face clawback

Winter Fuel Payment warning as 53,000 pensioners opt out and millions face clawback

53,000 pensioners opted out Winter Fuel Payments – and millions had cash clawed back

Citizens Advice

Could you help guide a charity that changes lives across Test Valley?

Martin Lewis shares the 55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change

Martin Lewis shares the 55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change

55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change

Pensioners with income over £35,000 could have their Winter Fuel Payment reclaimed by HMRC.

Pensioners with income over £35,000 could have their Winter Fuel Payment reclaimed by HMRC.

Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face September deadline

Tesco customers can upgrade their Clubcard for 10% discounts on food and clothing

Tesco customers can upgrade their Clubcard for 10% discounts on food and clothing

Tesco shoppers can save 10 per cent on groceries and F&F clothing with 1 easy upgrade

Personal Finance

'Wedding season shouldn’t mean getting into debt to celebrate'

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Advertising Feature

Andover vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

Hampshire County Council

Groups encouraged to apply for funding to help residents facing financial crisis

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Thousands more join campaign demanding State Pension Age to drop to 60

Hampshire County Council

Hampshire households urged to seek support for essentials from crisis fund

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

Advertising Feature

Guardian Angel Carers expands home care into Salisbury and Andover

A Blue Light Card money-saving expert reveals the five costly travel mistakes many holidaymakers make, from buying insurance too late to relying on a GHIC card alone.

A Blue Light Card money-saving expert reveals the five costly travel mistakes many holidaymakers make, from buying insurance too late to relying on a GHIC card alone.

Blue Light Card reveals travel discounts and money-saving tips members shouldn't miss

Aldi's Baby & Toddler Event is back with a Graco 360 car seat

Aldi's Baby & Toddler Event is back with a Graco 360 car seat

Aldi Baby Event is back this week - and parents can save £70 on a Graco car seat

Citizens Advice

'Trader paid cash upfront but did a poor job - what can I do?'

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Money stock image

Personal Finance

School’s out, money talk is in: how to talk money this summer with children and teens

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC is now consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC issues update on State Pension tax error that affected 1.4 million pensioners

Drivers dropping family at UK airports could now pay more per minute than staying at The Ritz, with some terminals charging up to £13 for a short stop.

Drivers dropping family at UK airports could now pay more per minute than staying at The Ritz, with some terminals charging up to £13 for a short stop.

The airport 'kiss and drop' charges costing families giving lifts £1.30 a minute

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

DWP confirms Pension Credit and Housing Benefit major claim change for pensioners

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as an expert highlights the Government's disability benefits review is laying the groundwork for major changes that could affect millions of claimants.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as an expert highlights the Government's disability benefits review is laying the groundwork for major changes that could affect millions of claimants.

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Millions on PIP warned AI could play bigger role in benefit claims under major review

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl slash prices at these times every day, say insiders

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl slash prices at these times every day, say insiders

Insider's best time to shop at Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons for huge savings

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which began by highlighting issues for pensioners and the personal allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which began by highlighting issues for pensioners and the personal allowance

What is the HMRC Personal Allowance, how much is it and will pensioners get more?

You could be missing out on money from HMRC. From uniforms and travel to professional fees, here's what workers can still claim back.

You could be missing out on money from HMRC. From uniforms and travel to professional fees, here's what workers can still claim back.

The surprising HMRC expenses you could claim back today but thousands don't realise

Around 34 per cent of travellers have noticed an increase in potential scams on social media platforms over the past year.

Around 34 per cent of travellers have noticed an increase in potential scams on social media platforms over the past year.

Brits warned about increase in travel scams offering 'fake' holidays - how to avoid

Hampshire County Council

Millions pledged to help Hampshire residents facing financial hardship

Santander has launched a new savings account paying 8% interest, one of the highest rates available from a major UK bank.

Santander has launched a new savings account paying 8% interest, one of the highest rates available from a major UK bank.

New Santander savings account offers 8 per cent interest and penalty-free withdrawals

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco giving away free food this summer - here's how to claim yours

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Ange Moon, chief officer at Citizens Advice Test Valley.

Ange Moon, chief officer at Citizens Advice Test Valley.

Citizens Advice

'Benefits you can claim if you must stop work because of an injury'

Personal Finance

'From pensions to budgeting: Time to spring clean your finances'

Rising oil prices are pushing petrol costs higher again just before the bank holiday getaway period.

Rising oil prices are pushing petrol costs higher again just before the bank holiday getaway period.

Petrol prices surge to highest level since Iran oil crisis began in 'Trump Tax'

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

The £2.50 cinema ticket trick Tesco shoppers can use this month