State pension key findings ahead of this year’s uprating – and common ‘misconception’ | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The state pension is the biggest single part of the social security system in the UK, however, new research indicates a lack of understanding of the benefit amongst Britons. Phoenix Group’s Patrick Thomson, head of research and policy at Phoenix Insights, said: “The state pension matters to all of us, it is an important intergeneration More...
Flagship savings policy ‘to cost taxpayers £6.7bn’ as those on higher incomes reap rewards | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The Government’s flagship policy to promote saving is expected to cost taxpayers £6.7billion in 2023-24 with “vastly” more tax relief going to those on higher incomes, Resolution Foundation More...
NHS prescription charges set to rise again in weeks – full list of new prices | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase next month, the Department for Health and Social Care has announced. The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) More...
Thames Water’s parent has credit rating slashed as default fears mount | City & Business | Finance
[ad_1] Beleaguered Thames Water’s parent company Kemble has had its credit rating slashed by Moody’s, which warns that it could default on its loans in May. Moody’s said it downgraded Kemble’s credit More...
Why you could save £1,500 the next time you buy a car | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The UK’s most sought-after used cars are around 10 percent cheaper than last year with electric vehicle posting the biggest falls. The net effect is that drivers looking for new wheels could well be More...
This 6.1% savings account may be ‘best we see in years’ as banks pull top rates | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Savers grew used to getting little or nothing on their money when interest rates were slashed almost to zero after the financial crisis. That dramatically changed, with the Bank of England hiking base More...
Rejects show celebrates stunning affordable art for all | City & Business | Finance
[ad_1] It’s a rebel with a cause and a must-see for the dazzling beauty on show – art exhibition REJECTS has opened in central London showcasing works submitted, but then rejected by the Royal Academy More...
8 key money changes for August – from alcohol rates to benefits changes | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] As a new month nears, there are key financial changes Brits need to be aware of. From interest rate announcements to Costa Coffee club changes and updates on inflation, here’s what you need to know More...
Pension transfer delays are costing Britons and leaving them ‘financially exposed’ | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Britons are waiting an average of one month to complete a transfer of their pension funds between providers, a new report has found. However, delays from ceding companies – pension scheme members’ More...
Millions of state pensioners will be receiving the DWP’s Christmas bonus this week | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the £10 Christmas Bonus given to those who get the state pension or claim another qualifying DWP benefit will be paid from Monday, December 5. The More...
