HMRC sends £2,500 tax refund to fraudster
A UK taxpayer is wrongly pursued for a £2,500 debt after HMRC paid their tax refund to an impersonator. Learn how to protect yourself from tax refund scams.
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Scottish families set for £503 DWP winter payments
Eligible Scottish households receiving certain DWP benefits could receive Child Winter Heating Payments up to £503. Discover if your family qualifies for this vital support.
14 benefits denied DWP cold weather payments
Millions on benefits like PIP and Carer's Allowance will not receive the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment this winter. Discover if you are eligible and what to do.
DWP confirms 3.8% PIP increase for 2026/27
Over 3.8 million PIP claimants will see a 3.8% payment boost from April 2026. Discover the new forecasted weekly rates and how they impact your budget.
Check for DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment
As temperatures plummet, eligible UK households could receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check your bank account and see if you qualify for this vital support.
Nationwide loses customer's £70,000 for 10 days
Robert Milne's £70k mortgage overpayment vanished for 10 days, causing immense stress and a dispute over Nationwide's £200 compensation offer. Discover the full story.
HMRC Letters Offer £473 Tax Refund to UK Workers
HMRC is sending letters to self-employed and employed workers about an average £473 tax refund. Check your eligibility and claim online via the HMRC app before the deadline.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Eligibility and Payment Date
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
PIP benefits to increase by 3.8% in April
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
Mum gets £3,900 benefits but still skint before Christmas
A DWP mum-of-four receiving £3,900 monthly Universal Credit reveals she's 'still skint' and struggling to afford Christmas essentials. Discover her financial reality.
5 Million Brits Could Claim Student Loan Refunds
Martin Lewis reveals over 5 million Brits may have overpaid student loans. Learn how to check if you're owed hundreds and claim your refund today.
DWP confirms £10 Christmas Bonus payments
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
10 DWP benefits set for April 2026 increase
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
Universal Credit claimants surge to 8.3 million
UK Universal Credit claimants jump by over 1 million in a year to 8.3 million, with 49% having no work requirements. Experts question sustainability amid rising unemployment.
Mum on £4,300 benefits begs for boob job money
A TikTok creator receiving £4,300 monthly in Universal Credit has run out of cash and is now crowdfunding for cosmetic surgery, sparking widespread public outrage.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.
Dad died from malnutrition after benefits cut to £324
A devastated family demands answers after a beloved Birmingham father died from malnutrition when his benefits were dramatically reduced, leaving him unable to afford food.
DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
Cadbury Hot Chocolate's Surprising Health Benefits Revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals how your daily hot chocolate could be doing more than just warming you up - and Cadbury fans will love the findings.
HMRC's £3,000 refund for 200,000 taxpayers
Nearly 200,000 people across the UK are due surprise payments of up to £3,000 from HMRC after being overcharged for tax credits, providing vital relief during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
Pensioners face losing £11,500 in retirement shock
Exclusive investigation reveals how frozen income thresholds could devastate pensioners' finances as living costs continue to soar across Britain.
State Pensioners: Claim Your FREE £50 Winter Payment
Thousands of state pensioners are eligible for a free £50 payment to help with winter heating costs. Discover if you qualify and how to claim this crucial support.
State Pensioners: 5 Benefits You're Missing
Thousands of state pensioners are missing crucial benefits worth thousands. Discover the five key DWP payments that could boost your income immediately.
Universal Credit: DWP begins legacy benefits migration
The Department for Work and Pensions has started moving thousands of claimants from older benefits to Universal Credit in a massive nationwide overhaul affecting tax credits and income support recipients.
DWP accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
Blue Badge Access Under Threat for Millions
A major overhaul of the PIP assessment system could strip millions of disabled people of their Blue Badge parking rights, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
Council Tax Reductions for Households Under £27k
Exclusive investigation reveals how families across Britain could be paying hundreds less on council tax - but many don't know they're eligible for this crucial support.
DWP axes two benefits in Universal Credit shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions is scrapping Income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, affecting thousands across Britain in significant cost of living changes.
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