Jamie Brassington

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Reporter @Birmingham_Live covering the Black Country @blackcountry. Formerly @ExpressandStar. Email me at [email protected]

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Universal Credit claimants warned the amount in accounts that could trigger DWP checks

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Checks will be carried out on Universal Credit claimants if they have more than £6,000 in their accounts, it has been warnedChecks will be carried out on Universal Credit claimants if they have more than £6,000 in their accounts, it has been warned (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Individuals with more than £6,000 in their bank accounts have been warned that checks will be conducted on their accounts if they are receiving Universal Credit.
Households told easy way to slash energy bills by changing how they wash clothes

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Households have been told a cost-saving method when using the washing machine by making a simple changeMaking a simple change to how you wash clothes can help to reduce energy bills(Image: inyourArea)Households could slash their energy bills if they make one simple change to how they wash their clothes. It might seem simple, but people can actually manage their bank balance a little better by paying more attention to when they use the washing machine, reports Express.co.uk.
Octopus Energy issues warning as households could be left in dark

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

The energy supplier has urged customers to make a 'vital' switch or face being left in the dark and coldHouseholds have been urged not to be left in the darkOctopus Energy is advising customers to make a “vital” switch or face having their electricity and hot water cut off.
£300 cost of living payments arriving before July

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

The cost of living payments are funded by the Household Support Fund (HSF), delivered via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)Households could receive up to £300 via cost of living paymentsHouseholds around the UK are being offered up to £300 in cost of living payments in June to spend on food, energy bills and other essentials.
Nationwide issues alert over £200 payments going out to customers

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

The banking group has issued a message over £200 payments that are being sent out to customersNationwide has issued a message over its £200 payments to customers(Image: Getty Images)Nationwide Building Society has clarified some of the rules about a £200 payment going out to customers. The detail came to light after a customer queried over social media about the £200 offer.
Households claiming key DWP benefit can get £546-worth of freebies

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Households have been told how they can get up to £546 in freebies by claiming one key DWP benefitHouseholds can claim £546 of freebies by claiming a key benefit(Image: Getty)Thousands of households up and down the country claim Universal Credit, the catch-all benefit, which is slowly replacing various other benefits in order to support people on low incomes.
£200 cost-of-living payments set to start arriving from June

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Households have been told to expect applications to reopen for £200 cost of living payments in JuneHouseholds have been told to expect applications to reopen for £200 cost of living payments in June(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)There's no mistake that the cost-of-living crisis is leaving families and households across the country struggling with bills and worrying about finances. With prices on goods and essentials rising across the board, many are counting the mounting costs.
37 counties in England set to sizzle in mini heatwave as temperature reaches 31C

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Weather charts predict England could swelter in a mini heatwave in a matter of weeks with the mercury peaking at 31CWeather maps predict the temperature rising to 31C in some parts of EnglandLarge parts of England are set to swelter in heatwave temperatures later this month. Weather maps have turned orange and red indicating hot weather is on the horizon. ‌According to WX Charts, 37 counties in England are set to experience temperatures of at least 25C on Saturday, June 14.
Millions of households told they can boost pensions by almost £10,000

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Households have been told how they could add more than £9,000 to their pensions by carrying out one checkHouseholds have been told how they can add almost £10,000 to their pension pots immediately(Image: Getty Images)Millions of households may be able to boost their retirement savings by as much as £9,470 on average by tracking down a lost pension.
UK set for 31C June heatwave but 17 counties in England will miss out

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

WX Charts, which use Met Desk data for its predictions, show the UK can expect warmer temperatures. WX Charts, which use Met Desk data for its predictions, show the UK can expect warmer temperatures. Weather maps show as many as 35 cities could miss out on the next UK heatwave which will measure up to 31C on weather maps and thermometers. WX Charts, which use Met Desk data for its predictions, show the UK can expect warmer temperatures.