Disability benefit rates confirmed for April increase
Millions on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 6, 2026. Get the new rates and what it means for you.
Millions on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 6, 2026. Get the new rates and what it means for you.
Over 2,000 UK hospitality venues, including 540 pubs, could shut in 2026 due to Labour's business rates overhaul. Industry warns of a sector in crisis. Read the full analysis.
Portsmouth Council offers £150-£200 payments to low-income households struggling with bills. Check eligibility for DWP Household Support Fund before the January 2026 deadline.
Nationwide Building Society announces reductions to numerous savings products from 10 February, following the Bank of England's December rate cut. Find out which accounts are affected.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
UK households are urged to check savings accounts this week as leading fixed rates fall. Experts advise shopping around for inflation-beating deals from building societies and digital banks.
Households on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance are urged to contact the DWP if they missed the £10 Christmas Bonus. Check eligibility and the full list of qualifying benefits here.
HSBC announces sweeping reductions to residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates from January 5, 2026. Brokers welcome the move, predicting a potential rate war and deals below 3.5%. Read the latest.
NatWest informs customers of reduced savings interest rates, effective 19 January. The move follows the Bank of England's base rate decision. Learn what it means for your money.
UK mortgage rates are predicted to tumble, with sub-3.5% deals on the horizon as lenders compete. First-time buyers and those remortgaging could see major savings. Read the full analysis.
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
Trading 212 cuts interest rates on its Cash ISA and other products following the Bank of England's decision to lower the base rate to 3.75%. Find out what it means for savers.
Struggling night time businesses in the West Midlands met with Business Secretary Peter Kyle, calling for urgent support to tackle soaring costs and falling footfall. Read the latest.
The Senedd has unanimously approved a £116m transitional relief scheme to phase in tax increases for 25,000 Welsh businesses after the 2026 revaluation. Learn how this support will work.
Over 500,000 UK homeowners on tracker mortgages will see monthly payments fall by nearly £29 after the Bank of England's decision. Find out what it means for you.
Nationwide Building Society will reduce its Standard Mortgage Rate by 0.25% to 6.49% from 1 January 2026, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Find out what this means for your repayments.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since August, reducing Bank Rate to 3.75% in a tight 5-4 vote. Governor Andrew Bailey cited rising unemployment and moderating inflation. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut the base interest rate to 3.75%. Martin Lewis explains what this means for your mortgage, savings, and loans. Read his full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, signalling a shift for savers and borrowers. Experts urge immediate action to secure top savings deals before banks follow suit.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, its sixth reduction since the election. Governor Andrew Bailey warns of a 'sharper downturn' risk as growth forecasts are slashed. Read the full analysis.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
UK business owners call on Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to slash interest rates as inflation falls. A cut could boost mortgages but hit savers. Read the latest ahead of the BoE's crucial decision.
Savers with Lloyds, Halifax, HSBC, NatWest and Santander are seeing their wealth eroded as interest rates lag behind CPI. Experts urge considering investments to protect long-term finances.
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance, effective April 2026. See the new rates and how they affect you.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% on Thursday after inflation dropped to an eight-month low of 3.2% in November. Read the full analysis and forecasts.
A Birmingham GP highlights lesser-known lung cancer symptoms, urging awareness as the disease claims 35,000 UK lives yearly. Learn the signs and when to see a doctor.
Santander has reduced the credit interest on its Edge Up current account from 2.50% to 2.10% AER. Find out the key details and what it means for your money.
UK inflation fell sharply to 3.2% in November, the lowest rate in eight months. The surprise drop, driven by food prices, makes a Bank of England interest rate cut highly likely. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by lower food prices. Discover what this means for your cost of living and future interest rates.