Council tax benefit could drop 20%

26 August 2011

The 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 2011

Some 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 2011

Single 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 2011

Tens 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 2011

Today 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 2011

The Government has will give vulnerable students £1,200 a year to stay in education

Benefits shake-up to introduce Universal Credits

17 February 2011

The Government has pledged the biggest overhaul of welfare in 60 years, saying 2.7m households will better off

Minister answers concerns on lone parent benefits

27 December 2010

Some benefits have been tightened this year so the minister in charge of them agreed to address your worries

Brace yourself for record winter energy bills

16 December 2010

Households will be hit by a double whammy of plummeting temperatures and rising gas and electricity costs

Compulsory annuities scrapped in pension shake-up

9 December 2010

The Government today confirmed plans to end rules forcing people to use a pension to buy a guaranteed income by 75

Cold weather payments: who qualifies?

2 December 2010

The freezing temperatures across the UK have triggered the benefit payout, but how does it work?

Big freeze triggers cold weather payments

25 November 2010

Nearly 80,000 households will receive £25 each during the coming few days to help cover the cost of heating their homes