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Universal Credit cuts could leave disabled Brits £47 a week worse off

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 July 2025

Upcoming changes to Universal Credit could leave many disabled people worse off, despite the government making some last-minute tweaks. From April 2026, … [Read more...]

Big Royal Mail shake-up means slower second class post for millions

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 July 2025

A British postbox

From 28 July, Royal Mail will stop delivering second-class letters on Saturdays across the UK. On top of this, weekday deliveries may not happen every day for … [Read more...]

HMRC fined 600,000 low earners who didn’t owe a penny in tax

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 July 2025

HMRC tax bill on the doormat

If you’ve ever had to fill out a Self Assessment tax return, you’ll know how stressful it can be. But for hundreds of thousands of people earning very little, … [Read more...]

Amazon Prime scam warning: don’t fall for this fake cancellation email

by Ricky Willis · updated 7 July 2025

A sign that says scam alert on it.

Amazon has issued a fresh warning after millions of shoppers, including plenty in the UK, have been targeted with a clever new scam. If you receive an … [Read more...]

DWP to flag suspicious bank activity from 2026 – what it really means for your benefits

by Ricky Willis · updated 6 July 2025

From 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be stepping up its efforts to crack down on benefit fraud, and that includes checking data from bank … [Read more...]

New council tax rules could mean smaller monthly payments for millions

by Naomi Willis · updated 24 June 2025

cartoon graphic of couple sitting on a sofa watching TV

A major shake-up to how council tax is billed and collected is on the cards, and it could be great news for working families, those on tight budgets, and anyone … [Read more...]

£150 winter energy discount extended – here’s who now gets it

by Naomi Willis · updated 19 June 2025

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More people than ever are set to get a helping hand with their energy bills this winter, without needing to do anything. The government has confirmed that … [Read more...]

Half a million more children to get free school meals – is your child one of them?

by Naomi Willis · updated 4 June 2025

apply for free school meals

From September 2026, the rules around free school meals are changing, and it could mean big savings for thousands of households. Here’s what you need to … [Read more...]

Nationwide customers to get £100 bonus – here’s who qualifies and how to claim it

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

Inside of a Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide has announced a fresh wave of £100 bonus payments, and it’s good news for millions of its customers. If you’ve got the right accounts, you could see … [Read more...]

Forced prepayment meter scandal: are you owed a payout from your energy supplier?

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

Energy prepayment keys and cards

Thousands of families across the UK are set to get compensation payouts from their energy suppliers, and you could be one of them. There has been a huge … [Read more...]

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