Money Saving Expert has issued a warning about an impending price increase for stamps, with first-class stamps set to rise by 22 per cent from October 7. The cost of sending parcels via first and second class, as well as Royal Mail’s ‘Signed For’, ‘Special Delivery Guaranteed’, and ‘Tracked’ services, …
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People living alone in the city and county could be hit by a tax hike amid speculation over a possible Government rule change. Currently, single-person households get a 25 per cent discount on the amount of council tax they pay. Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister, said the Labour Government currently …
Read More »Martin Lewis explains how nearly a million people could get extra £4k with one simple call
Martin Lewis is calling on hundreds of thousands of pensioners to do one thing – and it is completely free. According to the money guru, nearly a million people aged over 66 could get the money by making a single phone call. Speaking on Good Morning Britain (GMB) earlier this …
Read More »Martin Lewis tells people to ‘stock up’ on £1.65 item ahead of price rise
Money expert Martin Lewis has issued UK households with some advice ahead of a rise in price of first-class stamps. The Money Saving Expert (MSE) has warned Brits that the change is set to come in on October 7, and it will see the stamps rise in price by 22 …
Read More »Warning as Royal Mail confirms price of first class stamp to rise
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 …
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