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UK Job Cuts Hit Fastest Rate Since Pandemic

Private sector employment fell 1.8% in November, the sharpest drop since July 2021. The Bank of England's survey points to a December interest rate cut amid rising inflation expectations. Read the full analysis.

DWP's new anti-fraud powers to save £1.5bn

The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.

DWP Scraps PIP Car Perk in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.

DWP Changes December Benefit Dates for Christmas

The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.

Mum plans pregnancy after benefit cap scrapped

Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Think Tank Backs Move

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit is defended as 'targeted and fair' by experts, with 70% of gains going to working families. Discover how this change tackles child poverty.

Mobico slashes jobs in major cost-cutting drive

Mobico, owner of National Express, announces job cuts and lower profit forecasts. Shares initially fell 14% as the firm tackles UK coach competition and falling bus passenger numbers.

Universal Credit disability payments cut for new claimants

New Universal Credit rules will slash disability top-up payments by nearly 50% for new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system. Critics call the changes 'unfair' and 'poorly designed'. Learn how this affects you.

HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries

HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.

Unilever proposes 50 job cuts in Wirral

Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.

Barclays cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.3%

Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.

HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families

A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.

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