PIP explained: Big change to DWP disability benefit this week – will you be better off? | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] For the daily living component of the PIP, the lower weekly rate was raised to £61.85 and the higher rate went up to £94.40. In comparison, PIP’s mobility component saw an increase to £24.45 for the lower rate and £64.50 for the higher rate. It is possible for one benefit claimant to get both daily living and mobility disability benefit More...
Pensioners offered energy bill ‘breathing space’ – but ‘unmanageable situation’ lingers | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Millions of people will be impacted by Ms Truss’ announcement today, as she has outlined an energy price guarantee. A typical household will pay no more than £2,500 per year in a freeze for each of More...
Martin Lewis on what to do if you are on fixed energy contract | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] With new prime minister Liz Truss widely expected to announce she is freezing the energy price cap at £2,500 later today, many people on fixed contracts are wondering what they should do. Yesterday, September More...
Cineworld thriller as chain tries to avoid final curtain | City & Business | Finance
[ad_1] The move is used by struggling companies to give them breathing space from their creditors, so they can restructure and try to save themselves from total collapse. Including leases, Cineworld owes its More...
Energy saving tips debunked by experts – ‘Only costs money without reward’ | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] It is cheaper to heat a house with an electric heater instead of a radiator – False While radiators are deemed one of the largest energy guzzlers in the home, many have considered switching to electric More...
Car maker Aston Martin needs a £576m injection | City & Business | Finance
[ad_1] The luxury firm offered new shares at a hefty discount to net the funds. It said it would use the extra cash to cut debts and boost its balance sheet. The rights issue is part of a previously announced More...
National Insurance scam: DWP issues warning about criminals stealing information | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The guidance said: “You can report a scam on the Action Fraud website here or by calling 0800 123 2040.” Last year when the scam was at its height, Pauline Smith, head of Action Fraud, said: “We More...
Cost of living payments due this week – what to do if yours does not arrive | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Cost of living payments are designed to help people during a challenging financial time. With bills rising, many will be looking forward to their payment to help them balance their books. However, More...
TV licence fee: The groups who can get a discount on their BBC bill – are you eligible? | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Currently, the full cost of a TV Licence is £159 and Britons do legally need one to be able to watch or stream programming as it is being broadcast live. Those who own a black and white television also More...
Energy refund scam warning as fraudsters send phishing emails pretending to be suppliers | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The fraudsters send bogus messages pretending to be from a supplier or from Ofgem, to get people to send them information which can be used to commit fraud. Fraud prevention group, Cifas, has reported More...
