The Royal Mail has announced a significant 30p increase in the price of a first class stamp. They have said the move has been made in a response to “urgent” financial challenges. The price rise comes into effect from From Monday, October 7 and means the price of a first …
Read More »NS&I warns Premium Bonds customers ‘it’s out of our hands’
A Premium Bonds error has been reported by a National Savings and Investments customer who has been “locked out” of their account. In reply, after the frantic NS&I customers reached out, the Treasury-backed NS&I said “it’s out of our hands”. The saver reached out to the Premium Bonds provider over …
Read More »DWP: £150 payment for UK state pensioners under Warm Home Discount scheme
State pensioners are in line for an automatic £150 boost to their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount, a scheme first launched by the Government in April 2011, is aimed at helping eligible customers across England, Scotland and Wales with their winter energy bills. The initiative is designed to provide …
Read More »State pensioners to receive £150 energy bill discount this winter: How to ensure you’re eligible
State Pensioners are poised for a financial uplift as they will automatically receive a complimentary £150 in their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount scheme, initiated by the Government in April 2011, is designed to support those on low incomes or pensions in England, Scotland, and Wales with their energy …
Read More »Map shows the bank branches that have closed in NI since 2022
Since the launch of an initiative aimed at preserving access to cash on the high street, approximately 10 banks have been closing every week on average in the UK. Since February 2022, when a voluntary agreement saw major banking groups commit to assessing the impact of every closure, 45 bank …
Read More »State pensioners to receive automatic £150 boost in bank accounts
State pensioners are in line for an automatic £150 boost to their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount, a scheme first launched by the Government in April 2011, is aimed at helping eligible customers across England, Scotland and Wales with their winter energy bills. The initiative is designed to provide …
Read More »State pensioners to receive automatic £150 boost in bank accounts
State pensioners are in line for an automatic £150 boost to their bank accounts. The Warm Home Discount, a scheme first launched by the Government in April 2011, is aimed at helping eligible customers across England, Scotland and Wales with their winter energy bills. The initiative is designed to provide …
Read More »Government update on plans to protect access to cash and banking hubs
The Government has provided an update on its plans to ensure Britons have proper access to in-person banking and cash. Lord John Taylor questioned in Parliament about the measures being taken “to improve access to banking services for individuals who rely primarily on cash because of digital exclusion”. This query …
Read More »Five text messages you should never respond to – or risk losing your money
Brits are being warned of five text messages you should never respond to as they are always scams. One recent example includes a cunning HMRC refund scheme text scam. With cybersecurity at an all time high, expert have listed five common text scams and how to deal with them. One …
Read More »Rare 50p coin could be in your pocket and it’s worth hundreds of pounds
Your coin collection might be worth more than you think. Certain coins can fetch a pretty penny depending on their circulation status and mintage. In the UK, most coins are released by the Royal Mint, and this latest find is no exception. The Kew Gardens 50p coin, which was released …
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