Latest finance news from London and across the UK, covering tax, banking, pensions, mortgages, savings, investments and interest rates.
If you receive Personal Independence Payment and are trying to work out whether it can help you get a car, the rules can be confusing. One of the most common…
Ben · 6 min read
Buying a first home in London remains an expensive step, and Stamp Duty Land Tax can add thousands of pounds to the cost of completing a purchase. The answer to…
Lucy · 6 min read
Attendance Allowance can be claimed by people who have reached State Pension age and need regular help, care or supervision because of a disability, illness or health condition. The benefit…
Henry · 7 min read
Major DWP PIP award length changes are now affecting Personal Independence Payment claimants across England and Wales, with many people aged 25 and over receiving substantially longer periods between planned…
Jermaine · 6 min read
The NJC pay award 2026/27 has now been agreed at 3.3%, bringing an end to months of negotiations over pay for council employees, school support staff and other workers covered…
Lucy · 5 min read
Fresh speculation that the pension tax-free lump sum could be scrapped or restricted is causing renewed concern among UK retirement savers ahead of the Autumn Budget. Under the rules currently…
Henry · 7 min read
A good monthly retirement income in the UK depends on lifestyle, housing costs, location and whether someone is retiring alone or as part of a couple. There is no single…
Jermaine · 6 min read
Yes, Universal Credit can check information about your savings. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may ask for bank statements or other financial evidence to confirm how much money,…
Lucy · 7 min read
Nearly 62,000 additional London homes could be brought into the Government’s planned high-value property tax if Chancellor John Healey lowers its starting threshold from £2 million to £1.5 million in…
Henry · 5 min read
HMRC has clarified how the Personal Allowance is allocated when a person has more than one job, pension or other taxable income source. The change does not create a new…
Olivia · 8 min read