Most UK taxpayers know about the £12,570 personal allowance—the amount you can earn tax-free each year. But what if there was a legitimate HMRC rule that could boost that amount by £7,500, raising your total tax-free income to £20,070? Well, there is—and it’s called the Rent a Room Scheme. While the government has confirmed the … Read more
Santander customers are waking up to a key change that takes effect from today, December 17. If you have a Santander Edge Up account, your interest earnings are about to take a hit. The popular current account’s interest rate is dropping from 2.5% to 2.1%, slashing returns on balances of up to £25,000. While the … Read more
Thousands of pensioners across the UK could be missing out on a yearly income boost worth £4,300, simply because they haven’t claimed Pension Credit. This means-tested benefit is designed to support older people on low incomes, yet an estimated 760,000 pensioners who are eligible haven’t applied for it. With the cost of living still squeezing … Read more
Energy bills have been a serious pressure point for millions across the UK, but there’s some good news ahead. From April 1, 2026, most households will see an average £150 cut to their energy bills—thanks to policy changes announced in the Autumn Budget. Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has confirmed that major suppliers like British Gas, … Read more
Good news is coming for millions of Brits on disability benefits. From April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase key payments like PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer’s Allowance by 3.8%. That means more money in the pockets of those who need it most—at a time when every pound counts. Here’s … Read more
If you’ve ever walked out of a Jobcentre Plus feeling worse than when you walked in, you’re not alone—and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) knows it. In response to mounting criticism about the current benefits system, the DWP has started testing sweeping changes to the Jobcentre environment and the role of work coaches. … Read more
A major shake-up in the pension system is on the way, and it could mean more money in the pockets of over 250,000 UK pensioners. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently revealed plans to correct an outdated rule that has quietly chipped away at pension values for decades. If you’re part of a … Read more
Big changes are coming to the way we pay—especially for shoppers using contactless cards. For years, we’ve all gotten used to tapping our cards at the till, but starting March 19, 2025, the rules around contactless payments in the UK could look very different. Let’s break down what’s changing, why it matters, and what shoppers … Read more
Imagine going back to 2005—when net zero wasn’t a buzzword, electric cars were still a novelty, and solar panels were mostly seen on eco-documentaries. In the quiet Cheshire village of Ashton Hayes, however, something remarkable was already underway. While the rest of the country was just waking up to climate change, this small community was … Read more
Contactless payments have come a long way since they first arrived in the UK in 2007. Back then, you could only tap your card for purchases under £10. Fast forward to today, and the limit has grown to £100. But that’s about to change again—and this time, it’s not just the limit that’s shifting. From … Read more