Latest finance news from London and across the UK, covering tax, banking, pensions, mortgages, savings, investments and interest rates.
Most eligible people should receive their Winter Fuel Payment in November or December 2026. Before the money arrives, the DWP usually sends a letter in October or November confirming the…
Henry · 5 min read
If you are trying to work out how much PIP is per month, the key point is that Personal Independence Payment is not normally paid once per calendar month. PIP…
Henry · 6 min read
London boroughs are facing renewed financial pressure in 2026/27, with eight councils in the capital listed for more than £530 million of Exceptional Financial Support and fresh monitoring reports showing…
Ben · 6 min read
HMRC sometimes refunds overpaid tax automatically, but you should not assume a payment will arrive without action. The process depends on how you paid the tax and what HMRC tells…
Lucy · 7 min read
Parents searching for a DLA points scoring system for a child may expect to find a table showing how many points their child needs to qualify for Disability Living Allowance.…
Henry · 7 min read
Working 16 hours a week does not automatically stop Universal Credit. There is no fixed 16-hour limit. Your payment mainly depends on your earnings, household circumstances, rent, children, childcare costs,…
Olivia · 7 min read
Britain’s mortgage market has taken another turn against borrowers, with major UK mortgage lenders raising rates across hundreds of fixed deals as higher wholesale borrowing costs feed through to home…
Ben · 8 min read
Inheritance Tax is becoming a bigger concern for British families as frozen tax thresholds, property wealth and forthcoming changes to pensions push more estates towards a potential bill. So, how…
Henry · 8 min read
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that errors affecting some people moving from Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit are being corrected, potentially leaving affected claimants…
Henry · 7 min read
HMRC is contacting low-paid workers over a new pension tax-relief payment worth around £70 on average, with women expected to make up roughly three-quarters of those affected. Millions of workers…
Olivia · 7 min read