Universal Credit £312 annual increase confirmed
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of high street bank closures. Discover how this supports communities.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
Emmerdale fans face a 24-hour wait as ITV replaces the soap with live coverage of England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. Find out when the show returns.
Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol content of Foster's lager from February 2026, citing duty reductions and health trends. Learn how this impacts taste and pricing.
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
ITV announces a major format change for I'm A Celebrity 2025, preventing campmates from doing consecutive Bushtucker Trials. Discover how this impacts voting.
ITV bosses confirm celebrities can only do two Bushtucker Trials consecutively in 2025 series after viewer complaints about repeated voting patterns. Find out how this changes the game.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Statement could impose a £240 annual pay cut for thousands through pension tax changes. Discover how this affects your finances.
Cadbury refutes social media claims about reducing chocolate content, confirming full compliance with UK and EU standards. Discover the facts behind the rumours.
Millions of UK households face a £700 annual bill after Labour's welfare U-turn. Sickness benefits set to surge by £27bn by 2030. Read the full analysis.
Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.
British Gas has implemented significant changes to customer accounts that could affect millions of households. Discover how these new rules might impact your energy costs and what you need to know.
TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.
Nationwide Building Society announces it will maintain free cash withdrawals at all UK Post Offices until 2027, providing vital support during the cost-of-living crisis and protecting access to cash for vulnerable communities.
Discover the incredible journey of James, who swapped his road maintenance career for the high seas, proving it's never too late to pursue your sailing dreams.
BBC One's Celebrity Traitors unexpectedly disappears from tonight's schedule, replaced by FA Cup football. Get the full story on when the suspense will return.
Major legislative shift means council tax bills are set to rise for millions across England and Wales this week. Discover how the new rules affect your household budget and what exemptions apply.
Major building society Nationwide announces new monthly charges for current account holders, sparking concerns about rising banking costs during the cost-of-living crisis.
NatWest issues urgent warning to customers about common banking behaviour that's putting millions at risk of sophisticated scams - are you making this mistake?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate end to England's de facto ban on onshore wind farms, promising faster approvals and cheaper energy bills as part of Labour's growth mission.
Major UK banks face customer backlash as Santander, Barclays and Halifax implement controversial changes to current accounts, sparking a mass migration to competitors.
Thousands of Santander customers wake to missing payments and duplicate transactions in major banking glitch. Here's what you need to know.
Nationwide Building Society announces sweeping changes to its overdraft rules, affecting current account holders with new fees and borrowing limits starting this autumn.
Barclays Bank issues urgent warnings as thousands of customers risk having accounts shut down due to new financial compliance measures affecting everyday banking access.
A major change to how HMRC handles state pension payments is coming in April 2025. Discover what this means for your money and how to ensure you don't face payment delays.
Allica's new business current account offers competitive 4.67% AER interest, challenging traditional business banking with innovative features for UK SMEs.
A significant shake-up to cash ISA regulations this November will allow savers to open multiple accounts of the same type for the first time, potentially revolutionising how Brits manage their tax-free savings.
Discover how Birmingham native Ben Harrison transformed his life by leaving behind the city grind for a stunning Caribbean paradise, proving it's never too late to chase your dreams.