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12 hours ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Neil Shaw |Charlotte Fisher
A finance expert has warned people to keep money at home in cash in case of emergencies - but having more than a certain amount might trigger a HMRC investigation
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1 week ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher |Steve Bagnall
The government has revealed plans to provide three months' worth of Personal Independent Payment (PIP) benefits to claimants whose subsequent applications are rejected, as outlined in the newly published welfare bill. As part of proposed changes to PIP, the government has introduced additional safeguards for the most vulnerable benefit recipients, which will be enshrined in law. However, the proposed reforms have been met with criticism, being labelled as "cruel" and "unjust".
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Lee Grimsditch |Ashlea Hickin |Charlotte Fisher
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 week ago | 
cambridge-news.co.uk | Lee Grimsditch |Ashlea Hickin |Charlotte Fisher
A significant number of individuals are missing out on potential savings through the Disabled Persons Railcard. The annual travel pass, costing just £20, is applicable to a wide array of disabilities and also extends to those receiving certain benefits. Those who receive specific DWP benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment could be eligible for reduced rail fares.
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2 weeks ago | 
cambridge-news.co.uk | Ashlea Hickin |Charlotte Fisher
Individuals suffering from certain medical issues might be eligible for a partial or total discount on their council tax bill, potentially saving households substantial sums annually. MoneySavingExpert (MSE) has indicated that in England, Scotland and Wales, hundreds of thousands could miss out on these reductions by not claiming them. After council taxes escalated this April, with the majority of councils increased rates to the legally allowed maximum.
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2 weeks ago | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
A number of medical conditions could exempt you from having to pay council tax, meaning you could save hundreds of pounds every month. Having one of a number of conditions could mean you get discounted council tax bills - or don't have to pay at all. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE), hundreds of thousands of people could be entitled to the reduction and aren't claiming it.
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2 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Ravi Meah |Charlotte Fisher
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained the regulations over the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners who are living together as a couple. Following a government U-turn, it was announced on June 11 that nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the benefit from this winter. This adjustment means that eligible pensioners – those with an income of £35,000 or less – will receive either £200 or £300 this winter.
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2 weeks ago | 
cambridge-news.co.uk | Anna Starnes |Charlotte Fisher
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the regulations surrounding the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioner couples. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will be receiving the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP this winter, following a government reversal announced on June 11. This adjustment means that eligible pensioners – those with an income of £35,000 or less – will receive either £200 or £300 this winter.
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2 weeks ago | 
lancs.live | Charlotte Fisher
There are a number of medical conditions that could mean you are entitled to a partial or complete reduction in council tax. Households could save hundreds of pounds each year with these exemptions, but some are not claiming it. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE), many people in England, Scotland and Wales could be entitled to the reduction, just as council tax hikes were introduced in April. Almost all bills were brought up to, or close to, the maximum amount permitted.
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2 weeks ago | 
express.co.uk | Padma Murughappun |Charlotte Fisher
Full list of medical conditions that could exempt you from paying council taxA council tax discount could save households thousands of pounds every year. Woman paying bills by phone (Image: Peter Cade via Getty Images)People with certain health conditions might be entitled to a partial or full discount on their council tax, potentially leading to significant annual savings for households.
