William Morgan

2 months ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Josh Pennington |Aditi Rane |William Morgan

British holidaymakers planning a trip to Greece this year will face higher costs as the country increases a fee designed to protect its citizens from climate disasters. The Climate Resilience Fee, which was introduced in January to fund eco-friendly initiatives, has seen an increase, with charges now reaching up to £12.66 per room per night during the peak holiday season. The fee will see a rise between April and October, affecting hotel stays and villa rentals across the country.

Jan 21, 2025 | cambridge-news.co.uk | Linda Howard |Matthew Senior |William Morgan

Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have shown that more than 1.6 million people were receiving Attendance Allowance by the end of May 2024. However, many older people are still not claiming the benefit – which could be worth up to £108 a week. First-time applicants should be aware of updated guidance on GOV.UK. It said that a new online service will process only "a limited number of applications" each week.

Jan 7, 2025 | edinburghlive.co.uk | Fiona Callingham |William Morgan

The UK Foreign Office has issued a serious travel warning for Brits considering trips to Mozambique and certain areas of South Africa amid "ongoing unrest" after recent elections resulted in 179 fatalities. The advice is clear: avoid all but essential travel to Mozambique, with some regions in South Africa also being flagged as no-go zones.

Nov 29, 2024 | devonlive.com | Rory Poulter |James Rodger |William Morgan

This December, recipients of 23 different benefits distributed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are set to receive a a tiny but pleasant festive surprise in their bank accounts - the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus. This will provide a smidgen of extra cash during one of the most financially challenging times of the year, with high heating costs and Christmas expenses stretching budgets. Unfortunately, not all benefit claimants will receive the £10 bonus.

Nov 27, 2024 | gazettelive.co.uk | James Rodger |William Morgan

This December, people on 23 different benefits handed out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are set to receive a nice festive surprise intheir bank accounts - the DWP's £50 Christmas Bonus. This will mean extra money at one of the hardest times of year for personal finances, with both high heating costs and Christmas to stretch our finances. But sadly, not all benefit claimants will get the £50 bonus.