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Halifax says customers 'get extra £250 without earning a penny more'

Steven Smith — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:01:00 +0100

Halifax has contacted customers directly to explain

HMRC issues tax warning to households with a pay rise this April

Claire Schofield — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0100

Households above an income threshold may be hit with extra tax charges.

Pensioner, 86, convicted after making one-letter typo on car insurance forms

Ciaran McGrath — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:37:00 +0100

The pensioner only realised the error after she received a letter from the DVLA saying she was being criminally prosecuted for keeping a vehicle without insurance.

Bank boosts interest on savings account to 4.27% and earns 'excellent' rating

Sarah Barltrop — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0100

The savings account has been described as "competitive"

DWP benefit cuts BBC TV licence bill to £0 for state pensioners

Claire Schofield — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0100

Eligible DWP claimants can unlock access to a free perk.

Rachel Reeves must think we're still fighting Hitler – nobody's done this since the war

Harvey Jones — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100

The Labour chancellor often feels like a throwback to the 1970s, as Britain's failing economy faces another bout of 'stagflation'.

State pension payment dates change in May - 2 new dates

Brian Dillon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0100

Some state pension payment dates will change in May, and claimants should be aware of the changes so they can plan their finances accordingly.

No more fixed tenancies or no-fault evictions when law changes on May 1

Steven Smith — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0100

Experts have warned of "added complexity" for landlords as a result of the Renters' Rights Act

Rich family paying £55,000 a year for someone to do their washing and ironing

Brian Dillon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0100

The successful candidate would work within a fully staffed "high-standard private residence".

State Pension and Universal Credit hit with DWP change in May

Claire Schofield — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0100

State Pension and Universal Credit hit with DWP change in May