HMRC are encouraging parents and carers to check if they are eligible for a £2,000 payment to contribute to the costs of childcare. As the cost of living soars with ever-increasing energy, food and rent prices all placing stress on people bank accounts, the Government is putting in place provisions …
Read More »Major pension change coming later this year that could mean ‘higher payout’ for workers
A new sort of pension is launching later this year – with it intended to give higher payouts than existing workplace pensions. Brits currently get two main sorts of workplace pension – defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC). Old-fashioned DB pensions give a guaranteed, often very generous, payout in …
Read More »Royal Mint unveils new 50p, £2 and £5 coins for 2022
The Royal Mint has revealed five new coin designs for 2022. The original maker of UK coins releases a commemorative set each year to celebrate key milestones that helped shape Britain. Next year’s batch includes a new 50p and £5 in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as the monarch …
Read More »Post Office issues warning to anyone sending gifts to EU this Christmas
The Post Office has issued a reminder to customers over a major change for anyone sending parcels to friends and family in the EU. It has warned that parcels will be refused if they do not have the correct customs declaration documentation attached to them. This applies to anyone sending …
Read More »HMRC issues Christmas pay warning to 24,000 Child Benefit and Tax Credit claimants
A warning has been issued by the Government to 24,000 people claiming Child Benefit, Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance. HMRC says claimants of these benefits have less than one week left to provide new payment details before the November 30 deadline, or risk having payments temporarily …
Read More »The Government issues Christmas pay warning to 24,000 Child Benefit and Tax Credit claimants
The Government has set a deadline that could leave 24,000 people who claim Child benefit, Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance out of pocket if they don’t act. HMRC has issued an urgent warning to claimants who use Post Office card accounts, that they will no longer …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges people to ignore DWP’S advice on Winter Fuel Payments
Martin Lewis has issued a warning urging people to ignore the DWP’s advice on Winter Fuel Payments after 10 million letters were sent out to households across the UK. Many of the 10 million people have been wrongly advised to switch their tariff by the UK Government at a time …
Read More »Glasgow Christmas jobs: Royal Mail, HMV, River Island and more are hiring in the city now
Now that Bonfire Night is over and done with, the Christmas shopping season has officially begun. For those wanting to earn some extra money to offset festive costs this year, there are plenty of seasonal job opportunities going in Glasgow. Companies such as Royal Mail, HMV, Poundland, and Pizza Hut …
Read More »Tesco and Sainsbury’s shoppers warned about what they do at the checkout
Shoppers who frequently visit Tesco or Sainsbury’s have been issued a warning about how they pay for their shopping. People are being advised to get themselves a Clubcard or Nectar card – or risk paying up to 50% more for their groceries. Tesco Clubcard Prices enable its loyalty card members …
Read More »The three simple steps you should follow if you receive a scam text
Ofcom has issued new guidance in an effort to crack down on the increase in scam texts and phone calls. The advice from the telecoms watchdog comes amidst alarming new figures that have revealed that 45 million people have been hit by suspicious messages or calls in the past three …
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