All articles featuring 'Benefits'
Benefit cap 'could hurt couples'
3 February 2012The Government's benefit cap may encourage couples to live apart, a think-tank says
Government shrugs off Lords benefits defeat
24 January 2012Coalition plans to cap benefits will be implemented "in full despite a stinging defeat in the Lords
Autumn Budget Statement: Some benefits to rise by inflation, others cut
29 November 2011The Chancellor announced he will uprate some state benefits by inflation but scrapped other rises
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Benefits recipients could lose £1 billion
18 November 2011The Times newspaper claims ministers have backed a plan to renege on a promise to uprate payouts in line with inflation
Winter fuel payments: how to get them and are you eligible?
15 November 2011Most people aged over 60 can apply now to get help towards their winter energy costs from the Government
Inflation soars, but means higher state benefits
18 October 2011Inflation has matched its record high, meaning greater benefits but it also highlights tough conditions faced by many
900,000 to get minimum wage rise
29 September 2011900,000 workers will get a pay rise when the minimum wage breaks through the £6-an-hour barrier this weekend
Government moves towards new monthly benefit system
13 September 2011Many benefits are to be paid less frequently, in a move ministers say will better prepare jobless claimants for work
Council tax benefit could drop 20%
26 August 2011The Government has released proposals for a new localised council tax support scheme that could leave many getting less
Avoid tax credits hotline hell: the best times to call
21 July 2011Some consumers are still reporting huge delays when renewing tax credits so HMRC has outlined the best times to try
Single mothers 'worst hit by cuts'
23 June 2011Single mothers will be hit the hardest by the Government's programme of benefit cuts and tax rises states new research
150,000 use benefits check-up tool in first two days
15 April 2011Tens of thousands have already checked if they're entitled to benefits 48 hours after we launched an eligibility checker
The great tax overhaul: are you a winner or loser?
6 April 2011Today marks the start of the new financial year, and with it, an overhaul of the tax system
EMA replacement fund unveiled to help poorest school kids
28 March 2011The Government has will give vulnerable students £1,200 a year to stay in education
Benefits shake-up to introduce Universal Credits
17 February 2011The Government has pledged the biggest overhaul of welfare in 60 years, saying 2.7m households will better off
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Lloyds TSB first big bank to launch junior cash Isa
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
