As food bills continue to rise, Britons are constantly looking for ways to cut their food shop and save some extra money. Overall, spending on essential groceries by parents in the UK has rocketed by 46 percent in the last three months. By using cashback sites and discounted food websites, …
Read More »Cost of living: Disabled mum struggles to feed child as Universal Credit ‘doesn’t go far’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Charlene, 36 is one of the thousands of people struggling to keep up with rising bills. Charlene is a single mum who relies on Universal Credit but claims “it doesn’t go far enough”. Charlene is medically unable to work due to mental health issues and a chronic lung condition. She …
Read More »Pension Credit can boost income by £3,500 a year and wipe council tax bill | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons are being urged to check if they’re eligible for a tax-free income boost through Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 a year. Pension Credit is one of the DWP’s most underclaimed benefits but it can open the door to additional financial help, such as entitlement to Council Tax support. Council Tax …
Read More »How much frozen income tax bands could cost you as HMRC to rake in extra £52bn by 2028 | Personal Finance | Finance
September’s inflation figure usually determines how much the personal allowance, income tax bands and benefits should increase by each year, but the frozen allowances mean thousands of workers will be left out of pocket. UK inflation remained unchanged at 6.7 percent in September meaning taxpayers should see an increase in their income …
Read More »Banks branded a disgrace for closures with 5,000 now axed | City & Business | Finance
So the news this week that 27 communities may be set to get ‘banking hubs’ – where essential banking services can take place in physical surroundings – is good news, and it’s good news not just for our financial health but our physical and mental wellbeing too. Every time a …
Read More »POLL: Should Stamp Duty be slashed? | Personal Finance | Finance
The Prime Minister has had a tumultuous week with two by-election losses, but is hoping to turn the tides by introducing a round of cuts. With an election on the horizon, Thursday’s losses in the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections don’t bode well for the Tories. To combat this, senior …
Read More »Dog side hustle makes woman up to £300 a day after going full-time | Personal Finance | Finance
A woman from Scotland is making up to £300 every single day after turning her passion for dogs and weddings into a chaperone business. Hailing from Edinburgh, Oliva Thomson, 24, said she used to walk dogs for cash during her lunch breaks as an admin assistant before heading off to travel …
Read More »Mum saves £120 on monthly energy bills thanks to hacks including family coffee rota | Personal Finance | Finance
An energy-saving mum has slashed her energy bills by £120 a month thanks to her creative hacks including getting the family to participate in a ‘coffee rota’. Mum-of-three Emma Edgley, 37, reduced her bills by £122 in September with helpful habits such as limiting how long her children spend showering …
Read More »Universal Credit: Low income Britons could be entitled to £500 a month | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons on low incomes could receive over £500 per month if they meet certain criteria via Universal Credit. Universal Credit provides Britons with monthly payments to help them get by depending on their circumstances. The amount one can receive will rely on their expenses and income. If claimants can meet …
Read More »Savings: Supermarket shoppers missing out on £182 a year thanks to unused loyalty schemes | Personal Finance | Finance
Consumers at supermarkets could be losing out on £182 annually in their grocery shop, according to new research. A recent study carried out by Marks & Spencer Bank suggests people are missing out on these potential savings due to failing to use loyalty, reward or cashback schemes. This survey of …
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