-
1 week ago | 
cambridge-news.co.uk | Cait Findlay |Nicholas Dawson
A disability specialist has said that there are potential "severe consequences" for people with specific health conditions as the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are set to become more strict. Starting next year, claimants will need to score at least 4 on one of the daily living activities to qualify for the daily living component of PIP.
-
1 week ago | 
cambridge-news.co.uk | Cait Findlay |Nicholas Dawson
A benefits expert has cautioned that individuals with three specific health conditions may be disproportionately impacted by upcoming alterations to PIP (Personal Independence Payment). From next year, a new qualifying rule will be introduced for the benefit, which assists with the additional costs incurred by those living with a long-term health condition or disability.
-
3 weeks ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Catherine Shuttleworth
The building society provided clarification on their latest offerNationwide Building Society have an issued an update regarding their £200 pay out in order to clear up any confusion and offer clarity to customers. The clarification came after a customer took to social media to ask about the £200 offer. Currently, Nationwide are offering a £200 payment when you switch to a FlexPlus, FlexDirect or FlexAccount current account with the provider, reports The Express.
-
2 months ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Annabal Bagdi
Labour is said to be 'looking at ISA reform'Labour is said to be 'looking at ISA reform'(Image: PA)Calls have been made to double the ISA allowance to £40,000. Treasury minister Emma Reynolds recently told the Treasury Committee that the Government is 'looking at ISA reform'. Her comments come following reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves could introduce a new £4,000 cap on cash ISAs to encourage more investing.
-
2 months ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Matt Lloyd |Nicholas Dawson
The building society has issued an update to its customers, explaining that a new sort code and bank account number will be automatically issued to some people in 2025Nationwide Building Society is making important changes to some accounts(Image: (Image: Getty))Nationwide Building Society has shed light on significant changes to some of its savings accounts. The clarification came after a customer reached out via social media, puzzled by the receipt of a new sort code and bank account number.
-
2 months ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Charlotte Fisher
Some customers have complained people are receiving double the amount they should haveNationwide has addressed worries about people receiving the wrong amount in thank-you payments paid out this week. The bank began paying out its £50 one off thank-you payments to customers this week - but there has been an apparent discrepancy in some of the payments. Some customers have raised concerns that others appear to be receiving double this amount, the Mirror reports.
-
2 months ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Kelly Ashmore
The one-off payment was being given to customers who change over from another providerFirst Direct has issued an 'any time' warning over its £175 bank switch offer. The one-off payment was being given to customers who change over from another provider. Customers should set up a 1st Account with the bank using the Current Account Switch Service.
-
2 months ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Annabal Bagdi |Nicholas Dawson
A new rule coming in next year is set to cost people thousands of pounds as they lose out on their benefits, a charity has warned. The changes don't 'reflect the reality'PIP eligibility rules are changing(Image: Getty)A charity has voiced concerns that alterations to the eligibility criteria for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) might drive recipients into hardship as they stand to lose their benefits.
-
Mar 30, 2025 | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Nicholas Dawson |Sonia Sharma
People are missing out on PIP payments due to confusion over three key assessment terms, a benefits expert has warned. The Department for Work and Pensions provides Personal Independence Payments to people who have a long-term health condition and they find it difficult to carry out everyday tasks due to that condition. However, concerns have been raised that certain terms in the application can be hard to understand.
-
Mar 29, 2025 | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Jordan Coussins |Nicholas Dawson
The DWP has explained what powers it has to recover payments from deceased claimants' bank accountsThe DWP has explained what powers it has to recover payments from deceased claimants' bank accounts(Image: PA)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided clarification on its authority to deduct funds from claimants' bank accounts, following a letter received by a relative of a deceased state pension recipient.
