NS&I has sent letters to families holding savings accounts of recently deceased relatives, releasing funds worth £367 million. Here is what the letter asks for and how the claim process works.
NS&I Premium Bonds bought today only enter the prize draw from the second calendar month after purchase. Here is the rule in detail and the latest prize fund rate.
Easy access cash ISA rates have edged above 4.5 per cent at the top of the market. Here is the current rate landscape and the trade-offs between provider types.
Treasury consultations on cash ISA reform have raised the prospect of a charge on long-held balances. Here is the current position, the proposal, and what savers can do today.
Barclays has confirmed an affordability change that lets some renters factor existing rent payments into a mortgage application. Here is who qualifies and how the calculation works.
Santander has confirmed details of its current account switch incentive of up to £180, paid 60 days after the switch completes. Here is who qualifies and what counts as a qualifying switch.
Lloyds Bank has updated its rules on replacement debit and credit cards. Here is when the bank sends new cards automatically, how to activate them and what to check on subscription billing.
Nationwide's Fairer Share Payment of £100 is paid to eligible members each year. Here is the qualifying criteria, the payment window and how the building society defines membership.
Nationwide has reminded current account customers that some payment confirmations take up to five working days. Here is how the rule applies to Direct Debits, standing orders and Faster Payments.
Around £17 million in Tesco Clubcard vouchers expire on 31 May. Here is how to check the balance, spend them in time and request an extension if any are missed.
Council tax bands set in 1991 still drive bills today. Households in the wrong band can challenge the rating through the Valuation Office Agency. Here is the full process and the discounts available.
Calls to raise the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment rate to 55p have been highlighted in recent Treasury submissions. Here is how the current AMAP rules work and the case for change.
Hundreds of thousands of UK state pensioners qualify for extra benefits and discounts but never claim them. Here is the full list of payments and discounts available in 2026.
DWP has reissued guidance on the Universal Credit conditionality rule that triggers sanctions. Here are the four work-search categories, the sanction lengths and how to challenge a decision.
Personal Independence Payment can continue during foreign travel but only up to a limit. The DWP rule sets 13 weeks for general travel and 26 weeks for medical treatment. Here is the full position.
A new DWP rule means some Universal Credit claimants can receive up to £3,650 in additional support a year through the Work Allowance and reduced taper rate. Here is how the calculation works.
Working past State Pension age changes how HMRC taxes your earnings and how the personal allowance is shared. Here is the current position on tax codes, National Insurance and the State Pension.
HMRC has updated the rules on working from home tax relief. The Covid-era easement has ended but eligible workers can still claim £6 a week under existing legislation. Here is the current position.
HMRC has updated the advisory electric mileage rate for company-car EV drivers. The new 15p per mile rate aligns reimbursement with rising public charging costs.
HMRC requires every UK employer to issue P60 end-of-year certificates by 31 May. Late filing carries a £300 penalty plus £60 a day. Here is what employers and workers should do.
The Ofgem default tariff cap rises 13 per cent on 1 July 2026, adding about £209 to the typical annual dual-fuel bill. Here is what the new cap level means by household type.
Tesco Clubcard vouchers worth roughly £17 million expire on 31 May 2026. Vouchers can be checked in the Clubcard app or website, spent in-store or with Reward Partners, or in some cases extended.
UK employers must issue P60 forms to every employee on the payroll on 5 April by 31 May. Missing the deadline triggers an initial HMRC penalty of £300 plus £60 per day for continued non-compliance.
A change to the Universal Credit work allowance can increase the amount working claimants keep before deductions kick in. For some households this works out at up to £3,650 more a year, depending on circumstances and earnings.
The FCA's motor finance redress scheme covers car, motorbike and van finance agreements taken out between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024. Around 12.1 million agreements are eligible with an average payout of £830, but some agreements are excluded.
A Lifetime ISA can be opened at age 18 and pays a 25% government bonus on contributions up to £4,000 a year. For two savers under 21 buying their first home together, that can mean £2,000 a year of free money toward a deposit.
Many UK state pensioners qualify for additional payments and discounts beyond the headline pension figure. Pension Credit, free TV licences, Council Tax Reduction and Warm Home Discount are among the most commonly missed.
British Gas has launched a two-year fixed energy deal that automatically lowers rates if the Ofgem price cap falls. Here are the terms, eligibility, and how it compares with the July cap.
New regulations overhauling how the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) manages its £400 billion of assets come into force on 30 June 2026. Here is what changes and what it means for council workers and local authority employees.
All children aged 5 to 15 in England can travel free on local buses throughout August 2026. Here is which services are included, how children board, and what families need to know.
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