Personal Finance

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

Millions of people issued state pension warning

Experts from Money Magpie have given their top tips for saving money on your commute.

Experts from Money Magpie have given their top tips for saving money on your commute.

Personal Finance

Top tips for saving money on your commute

New benefit rolled out in Argyll and Bute from today - what to know

New benefit rolled out in Argyll and Bute from today - what to know

New benefit rolled out in Argyll and Bute from today - what to know

Cllr Gary Mulvaney: Winter fuel payments - a defining moment?

Cllr Gary Mulvaney: Winter fuel payments - a defining moment?

Cllr Gary Mulvaney: Winter fuel payments - a defining moment?

The community lottery will benefit the young people of Cove and Kilcreggan

The community lottery will benefit the young people of Cove and Kilcreggan

Community lottery launched to support Cove and Kilcreggan's young people

The average grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund was £104 by the local authority for 770 approved applications

The average grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund was £104 by the local authority for 770 approved applications

Hundreds of crisis grants given to residents in need in latest figures

The Helensburgh Uniform Bank's Back to School Sale takes place on August 10.

The Helensburgh Uniform Bank's Back to School Sale takes place on August 10.

Helensburgh parents urged to help others with pre-loved uniform donations

Opening hours are to be cut at the Bank of Scotland branch in Helensburgh.

Opening hours are to be cut at the Bank of Scotland branch in Helensburgh.

Bank of Scotland

New banking blow for Helensburgh as Bank of Scotland opening hours to be cut

Fiona Howard's emergency motion 'deploring' the planned closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Helensburgh attracted unanimous support

Fiona Howard's emergency motion 'deploring' the planned closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Helensburgh attracted unanimous support

Argyll and Bute Council

Argyll and Bute's councillors back bid to save RBS in Helensburgh from the axe

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

Millions alerted to little-known TV licence rule that could save you £170

Think Tanks has suggested that Universal Credit will need to change to help an older sicker generation.

Think Tanks has suggested that Universal Credit will need to change to help an older sicker generation.

Universal Credit

Calls for Universal Credit to change to help older and sicker population

Money Saving Expert warning to everyone aged 40 to 73 missing out on £5,500

Money Saving Expert warning to everyone aged 40 to 73 missing out on £5,500

Money Saving Expert warning to everyone aged 40 to 73 missing out on £5,500

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment this weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments

More than 2.7 million people are expected to receive an £1,800 pay rise from April 1

More than 2.7 million people are expected to receive an £1,800 pay rise from April 1

Personal Finance

Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why

Car insurance is often to used to cover damage caused by pot holes for example

Car insurance is often to used to cover damage caused by pot holes for example

Which? issues urgent warning to all UK motorists regarding insurance prices

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

Expert shares 12 key ways to keep your heating bills down this winter

HMRC's Self Assessment online tax return deadline is fast approaching (midnight on January 31 2024).

HMRC's Self Assessment online tax return deadline is fast approaching (midnight on January 31 2024).

12 million Brits warned 'to be wary' of emails, texts and calls amid HMRC scam

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Eligibility rules for HMRC Help to Save scheme worth up to £600 a year

“Housing market activity was weak throughout 2023

“Housing market activity was weak throughout 2023

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide issues warning to all UK homeowners amid 'weak activity'

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

Personal insolvency provider Creditfix has created a tool that helps people learn how much they could save by giving up alcohol.

Personal insolvency provider Creditfix has created a tool that helps people learn how much they could save by giving up alcohol.

Personal Finance

How much does drinking booze cost you? Find out with this calculator

Open day to help hunt for new volunteer advisers to vital Citizens Advice service

Open day to help hunt for new volunteer advisers to vital Citizens Advice service

Open day in Helensburgh this week as Citizens Advice looks for new volunteers

Are you worried about the cost of cooking Christmas dinner this year? Here are some tips that could help

Are you worried about the cost of cooking Christmas dinner this year? Here are some tips that could help

Personal Finance

Cooking Christmas dinner this year? 6 ways to save on your energy bills

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

Cost of living crisis

Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

Have you taken part in the National Grid's blackout prevention scheme?

Have you taken part in the National Grid's blackout prevention scheme?

Personal Finance

National Grid to activate energy blackout scheme during cold snap this week

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

Universal Credit

Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Cost of living crisis

Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill (here's how to avoid this)

Under the triple lock, state pensions could be set to rise by as much as 8.5%, £902, next year

Under the triple lock, state pensions could be set to rise by as much as 8.5%, £902, next year

Cost of living crisis

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Changes PIP claimants must report to DWP or risk having payments stopped

Changes PIP claimants must report to DWP or risk having payments stopped

Changes PIP claimants must report to DWP or risk having payments stopped

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

Exact code to spot for your £300 cost of living payment next month

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Cost of living crisis

Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits in October

DWP £300 cost of living payment date - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

Under the triple lock pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked to wages from April, worth £901.

Under the triple lock pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked to wages from April, worth £901.

Pensioners warned they could miss out on £901 cash boost

A DWP cost of living payment worth £300 will be sent to more than eight million homes this Autumn, are you eligible?

A DWP cost of living payment worth £300 will be sent to more than eight million homes this Autumn, are you eligible?

Cost of living crisis

When will next DWP cost of living payment be paid and am I eligible?

Applications for Winter Fuel Payments open in September - this is how to find out if you are eligible, how much you can get and how to apply

Applications for Winter Fuel Payments open in September - this is how to find out if you are eligible, how much you can get and how to apply

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £600 energy bill support - how you can apply

Ofgem confirmed the drop in bills this morning

Ofgem confirmed the drop in bills this morning

Ofgem confirms energy bills to fall below £2,000 for first time since early 2022

Child Benefit payments stop on August 31 of they year your child turns 16

Child Benefit payments stop on August 31 of they year your child turns 16

Personal Finance

Deadline issued for parents who receive Child Benefits as payments could be stopped

A UK Government spokesman said insurance premiums are a commercial decision which it does not seek to intervene in

A UK Government spokesman said insurance premiums are a commercial decision which it does not seek to intervene in

Brits warned of 'skyrocketing' car insurance costs compared to the rest of Europe

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

Cost of living crisis

Households to receive letters as thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

Tax Credit customers have until July 31 to act or risk having their payments stopped by HMRC

Tax Credit customers have until July 31 to act or risk having their payments stopped by HMRC

Cost of living crisis

Benefit claimants warned to 'act now' or risk payments being stopped

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Cost of living crisis

Millions of Universal Credit claimants warned of underpayment due to DWP error

Nearly a million people could see repayments soar by £500 a month by the end of 2026

Nearly a million people could see repayments soar by £500 a month by the end of 2026

Bank of England

Monthly mortgage payments to rise £500 for nearly one million homes

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

'Extra-special' 50p coin among Royal Mint's ten most valuable coins

More than six million homes should have received the DWP £150 cost of living payment by July 4

More than six million homes should have received the DWP £150 cost of living payment by July 4

Cost of living crisis

How to report a missing cost of living payment as deadline passes

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

Research from Virgin Media O2 found over 65s were overspending on their mobile phones by an average of £170 a year

Research from Virgin Media O2 found over 65s were overspending on their mobile phones by an average of £170 a year

Mobile phone warning to pensioners overspending by £170 a year

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

There are fears that many are not saving enough for later life

There are fears that many are not saving enough for later life

Personal Finance

DWP reminder for £3,500 Pension Credit as 1 in 3 may struggle in retirement

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit to receive £522 monthly boost from today