Martin Lewis warns many are overpaying tax on savings
Money expert Martin Lewis warns a tax rule quirk could see savers, especially pensioners, overpaying. He explains when savings interest is taxable and urges people to check.
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Civil Servant Ordered to Repay £25k Pension Overpayment
A retired civil servant, 63, must repay £25,000 after a pension scheme error spanning 11 years, forcing him to consider returning to full-time work. Discover the systemic issues behind this case.
5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
Get £15 Christmas Cashback at 28 UK Shops
Shoppers can earn cashback at New Look, Matalan and JD Sports via the Sprive app. Boost your Christmas budget and overpay your mortgage. Start saving today!
Worker keeps £34k after company's payroll blunder
A Brazilian man finds himself at the centre of a legal battle after his company accidentally paid him £34,000 instead of his regular salary. Discover the shocking details of this payroll error and the worker's refusal to return the money.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
HMRC Urges Millions to Claim £1.5bn Tax Refunds
HMRC is sitting on £1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds - discover if you're among the millions owed money and how to claim your cash before it's too late.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
HMRC Car Tax Blunder: Claim Your Refund Now
Shocking HMRC error sees thousands of drivers overpaying car tax due to incorrect vehicle classification. Our guide reveals how to check if you're affected and claim your refund.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
HMRC demands £300 from millions of pensioners
Shocking revelation as millions of UK pensioners face unexpected tax demands from HMRC. Discover if you're affected and what you need to do about it.
Creatine Benefits: Beyond Bodybuilding to Brain Health
Discover how this powerful supplement is transforming health beyond the gym - from brain function to healthy ageing, science reveals creatine's remarkable benefits.
State Pension Warning: £9,900 Benefits Risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how receiving the full New State Pension could disqualify retirees from essential benefits worth thousands annually. Are you at risk?
HMRC to reclaim £300M from 1.5M UK taxpayers
HMRC is launching a massive tax recovery operation targeting 1.5 million Brits for overpaid pandemic support. Discover if you're on the list and what you can do.
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Supplement Changing Health Outcomes
New research reveals how Vitamin D supplements could be the key to preventing serious health conditions from dementia to heart disease. Discover the life-changing benefits experts want every Brit to know.
5 Reasons You Qualify for Extra Benefits Money
Discover five little-known circumstances that could make you eligible for increased financial support, from health conditions to caring responsibilities.
DWP's new online service checks your benefit eligibility
The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a revolutionary digital service allowing millions to quickly check what benefits they could claim. This user-friendly platform could put thousands of pounds back in people's pockets.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
48 Health Conditions That Could Get You £434 Monthly
The Department for Work and Pensions has published an extensive list of health conditions that could qualify Brits for crucial financial support through Personal Independence Payment.
Tory welfare reforms target 400,000 benefit claimants
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride reveals sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, pledging to move 400,000 off benefits and tighten work capability assessments.
UK Plans £50bn Savings from Foreign Benefits Crackdown
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms targeting foreign nationals' benefits access, aiming to save taxpayers £50 billion while prioritising British workers and families.
Tory welfare crackdown: Stride unveils benefit cut plans
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride announces sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, targeting long-term sick and disabled claimants with stricter assessments and potential benefit reductions.
Cold Weather Payments: Check If You're Owed £100s
Thousands of Brits could be due automatic payments as temperatures plummet - here's how to check if you're eligible for this crucial winter support.
Five groups could claim extra £1,560 from DWP
Thousands of Brits could be entitled to significant benefit boosts including Pension Credit, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit top-ups. Discover if you're eligible for this financial support.
Worker wins legal battle to keep £286k salary overpayment
A Chilean man successfully fought to keep his entire salary after his employer accidentally paid him 330 times his normal wage, then demanded the money back when he resigned.
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