Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
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DWP's new fraud powers exempt state pension
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
UK investment scams surge 55% amid crypto fraud wave
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
Two charged in Solihull elderly kidnapping fraud
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
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.
£950 Cost of Living Payments from Barclays & Nationwide
Major UK banks Barclays and Nationwide are rolling out substantial £950 payments to support customers struggling with rising living costs. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.
TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act
TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.
TSB Warning: Cost of Living Scams Target Customers
TSB bank reveals alarming new scam tactics exploiting the cost of living crisis, with fraudsters pretending to offer government support payments to steal savings.
NatWest Warning: Banking Habit Could Make You Vulnerable
NatWest issues urgent warning to customers about common banking behaviour that's putting millions at risk of sophisticated scams - are you making this mistake?
NS&I warns Premium Bond holders about text scams
National Savings and Investments warns Premium Bond holders about sophisticated text scams targeting their savings. Learn how to protect your money from fraudsters.
Premium Bonds scam: NS&I warns of fake text messages
NS&I issues urgent warning as Premium Bonds holders targeted by sophisticated text scam. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your savings from fraudsters.
DWP confirms November £300 cost of living payment dates
The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the November payment schedule for the £300 cost of living support. Discover exactly when eligible households will receive this crucial financial assistance.
Lloyds Bank Urgent Scam Warning - Don't Get Caught
Lloyds Banking Group issues urgent warning about sophisticated bank card scam sweeping the UK, with victims losing £1,000 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
DWP's £3,500 cost of living payments arrive
Thousands of households across the UK are receiving unexpected £3,500 payments from the DWP to help combat rising living costs. Discover if you qualify for this crucial financial assistance.
Birmingham cracks down on Blue Badge fraudsters
Birmingham City Council launches major crackdown on drivers illegally using disabled parking badges, with enforcement officers patrolling city streets to catch fraudsters exploiting the system.
DWP clawback leaves grandma with just 13p payment
A Birmingham grandmother reveals how a DWP Universal Credit overpayment clawback left her with just 13p after working extra hours, sparking outrage over the system's fairness.
Extreme Budgeting: 5 Money Hacks That Save Thousands
Discover how savvy savers are revolutionising their finances with five unconventional budgeting strategies that deliver real results in today's cost-of-living crisis.
HMRC Warning: Fake Tax Refund Scam Calls Exposed
HMRC has issued an urgent warning about sophisticated phone scams where fraudsters impersonate tax officials to steal personal and financial information. Learn how to spot these fake calls and protect yourself.
State Pension Scam: Cost of Living Payment Warning
UK state pensioners are being targeted by sophisticated scammers offering fake 'cost of living payments' - here's how to protect your money from fraudsters.
DWP gains power to check benefit claimants' bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants in major fraud prevention drive targeting Universal Credit and other payments.
DWP's digital shift risks leaving pensioners behind
Major changes to how DWP communicates with state pensioners are underway, but campaigners warn vulnerable elderly people risk missing crucial cost of living payments and benefit updates.
DWP Bank Account Checks: New Powers Explained
Millions of benefit claimants face increased financial scrutiny as new DWP powers allow regular bank account checks to combat fraud. Here's how it could affect you.
Millions miss £3,300 energy bill support
Shocking new research reveals one in three UK households are failing to claim crucial financial support worth thousands during cost of living crisis.
Energy bills to rise in April despite wholesale cost drop
Millions of UK households brace for another energy bill increase as the new price cap takes effect in April, despite recent wholesale cost drops. Here's what you need to know.
Three DWP Benefits Paying Up to £737 Monthly
Exclusive investigation reveals how thousands are missing out on vital DWP support including Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance and Pension Credit during financial squeeze.
Nationwide pays £100 bonus to 3,800 staff
Nationwide Building Society announces surprise £100 payment to frontline employees as recognition for their dedication during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
£300 Winter Fuel Payment: Essential Guide
Millions of households across the UK are set to receive crucial financial support this winter. Discover who qualifies for the £300 payment, when it's arriving, and what other help is available.
£575 cost of living payment for 5 million households
Millions of vulnerable households across England and Wales will receive a £575 cost of living payment this spring as part of the government's support package. Find out if you're eligible and when payments will arrive.
DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus: Is It Enough?
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the DWP's traditional £10 Christmas bonus this winter - but critics argue the unchanged amount fails to address today's cost of living crisis.
£300 cost of living payments reach state pensioners
Millions of state pensioners are receiving crucial £300 payments this November as part of the government's cost of living support package. Here's what you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.
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