The Latest Breaking News on Personal Finance

July dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Food prices increasing at their fastest rate in almost 45 years, ONS has warned

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

More than 700,000 households miss out on £300million worth of energy bill support

Out of 900,000 households in places such as park homes and houseboats that were eligible for a one-off £400 payment from the government, only 200,000 applied and 60,000 were rejected

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023

DWP warning for Universal Credit claimants in fraud crackdown

The DWP warned it could ask claimants to submit to a passport check

Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2023

Energy sucking appliances experts warn could add £380 to your electricity bill

Analysts at Loop have broken down exactly how much summer appliances cost to run - from heat-waiving appliances like fans and air conditioning units, to fun in the sun having hot tubs and garden heaters.

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

Types of Savings Accounts Explained

Explanation of the different types of savings accounts.

Kiplinger · Jul 7, 2023

Thousands of people to receive letter from HMRC with money owed to them

Around £1billion may be owed to people - mainly women in their 60s and 70s - after an issue affecting stay-at-home mums who made a claim for Child Benefit before May 2000.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Cost of living: Thousands of Irish families to receive payments from €260 per child from Monday

Applications for receipt of the payment opened in June but people are still able to apply. Those eligible for automatic payment will receive theirs on Monday, July 10

Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Seven Expert Tips for Managing Your Retirement Savings in a Volatile Market

The moves you make could be the difference between a secure retirement and a major loss of financial safety.

Kiplinger · Jul 7, 2023

Hotter weather could add an extra £380 to energy bills - see list of worst appliances

Analysts at energy-saving smart meter app Loop have broken down how much popular summer items cost to run - including hot tubs, fans and garden heaters

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Hot weather appliances could be adding hundreds of pounds to your energy bill

Energy use should be lower in summer, but not if you're using devices to keep cool

Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2023