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Universal credit is a controversial new benefit designed to simplify the welfare system. It combines six benefits into one single payment, but the roll-out has been plagued by delays to payments, which have left tens of thousands of vulnerable people in rental arrears and some even dependent on food banks.
Tax credits can mean a payout, potentially in the £1,000s, even after recent cuts. Unlike many other benefits, you MUST renew them each year. Most people will now have to claim universal credit, but some can still make new child tax credit claims.
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The average council tax bill in England is rising by an average of 4.7% this year, so now more than ever, it's worth checking if you're in one of up to 400,000 households in England and Scotland who have overpaid.
If you're married or in a civil partnership, you may be entitled to a £1,150 tax break called the marriage tax allowance – but around 700,000 couples are still missing out.
If you're struggling on a low income, there's a lot more cash out there to help than you may think. Charities, the Government and even companies often have funds which are available to help, especially if you've got children.
There's free cash available to help increase your home's energy efficiency or pay your energy bills – hundreds of millions of pounds of it. The key is knowing where to look.
The state pension saw a big change in 2016. While the Government's aim has been to make the system fairer for all and easier to understand, it can still be a minefield – and some people have lost out from the overhaul.
Whether you've a wee tot or big teen, the costs of childcare can be massive. Figures show the average cost for part-time childcare is now £127/week. Yet 100,000s of working parents are missing out on £1,000s ... help with childcare costs.
The pace of house price rises may have slowed in recent months, but more and more homebuyers are having to pay stamp duty land tax, though what exact rate you pay depends on the property’s price. For some first-time buyers – including shared ownership – stamp duty has been abolished.
Nothing's as certain as death and taxes. Yet while there's no doubt we'll all be taxed, the rates can change rapidly. Will you pay income tax at the basic rate of 20% or will you end up in the higher-rate 40% tax bracket (or 19%, 21% or 41% in Scotland)?
When running the marathon in a gorilla suit, or climbing the three peaks for charity, many people pick the best-known sites JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving to host their page. But it's worth doing your homework, as the amount your charity will get varies depending on the site.
Inheritance tax can cost loved ones hundreds of thousands in the event of your death, yet it's possible to legally avoid huge swathes of it, or possibly pay none at all.
Tax-Free Childcare gives eligible families up to £2,000 a year per child towards childcare costs, for free. In this guide we explain all about the somewhat inaccurately named scheme, which replaced Childcare Vouchers and launched in April 2017. Plus we show what other state help there is, and how it compares if you're still on vouchers (which are closed to new sign-ups).
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