Feb. 15, 2026
DWP Expands Anti-Fraud Powers to Check Employment and Bank Data
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been handed new anti-fraud powers – and they’re significant. Under newly passed legislation, officials can now take
Feb. 15, 2026
DWP Winter Fuel Payment Deadline 2026 – What Pensioners Need to Know
Thousands of pensioners are being reminded to check whether they need to act before the Winter Fuel Payment deadline on 31 March 2026. While most
Feb. 14, 2026
NS&I Premium Bonds – Provider Confirms Rollout of New Service Amid Modernisation Review
National Savings and Investments, the Government-owned provider of Premium Bonds, has confirmed the rollout of a new mobile app service as part of its wider
Feb. 14, 2026
UK Bank Branch Closures 2026 – Full List for Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest
Several major UK banks have confirmed further branch closures scheduled for 2026. Lloyds Bank, Halifax and NatWest have each outlined plans affecting locations across England,
Feb. 13, 2026
Expert Warns Buying a Home Too Early May Be Young People’s Biggest Money Mistake
A prominent financial educator has cautioned that many young people may be slowing their path to financial independence by purchasing a home too early. JL
Feb. 13, 2026
Smart Meter Reminder – Ofgem Urges Customers to Take Readings on Moving Day
Households supplied by OVO, E.on Next, Octopus Energy, British Gas and Scottish Power are being advised to take a gas and electricity meter reading on
Feb. 12, 2026
TV Licence Fee Rises to £180 – Petition Calls for Free Licences for All Pensioners
The TV licence fee will increase from £174.50 to £180 per year from April 1, following confirmation from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Feb. 12, 2026
PIP Payments – Up to £749 Every Four Weeks for Eligible Claimants
New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that 3.9 million people across England and Wales were receiving Personal Independence Payment by the
Feb. 11, 2026
Ticket Scam Warning – Fans Lose Hundreds Buying Concert and Football Tickets Online
Consumers are being warned about a rise in ticket scams after several fans shared how they lost hundreds of pounds purchasing fake tickets through social
Feb. 11, 2026
Car Tax Trap April 2026 – £760 VED Rise Sparks Support for 20 to 39 Year Old Vehicles
A growing petition is calling on the Government to address what campaigners describe as a Vehicle Excise Duty “tax trap” affecting thousands of cars built
Feb. 10, 2026
United Kingdom Loyalty Business Report 2026 – Market Set to Reach $4.06 Billion by 2030 as Competition Shifts to Optimisation
The United Kingdom loyalty market is forecast to continue its strong expansion over the rest of the decade, growing from an estimated value of $2.33
Feb. 10, 2026
DWP Confirms When Universal Credit Payments Will Change for Single Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed when changes to Universal Credit payments will take effect, following new legislation laid in Parliament as part
