The UK government has announced a new one-off £600 payment to help households in the UK struggling to cope with rising levels of inflation and energy prices. This payment supports working families, pensioners or individuals who do not receive any means tested benefits like universal credit or pension credit. This new allowance appears to be … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has new information regarding paternity pay for 2025 and new fathers all around the UK will be happy. New changes in the government show that there is a commitment in increasing the support provided to families. The UK government will be providing access to statutory paternity pay of £187.18 … Read more
Starting this August, big changes swept across the UK immigration system, especially affecting the Skilled Worker Visa. The revised rules came into full force on July 22, 2025, and they do more than tidy up the old paper-work; they redesign the way the nation brings international workers into the job market. Degree Requirement Takes Center … Read more
A rule known as the two-child benefit cap keeps tightening the squeeze on British families, year after year. According to the most recent government stats, almost 1.7 million children now live in homes where the cap hangs over them, rising by 37,000 in the past 12 months. The rule means that parents in low-income households … Read more
The UK government has officially announced major financial help for families in need across England this summer. Starting in August 2025, a one-time payment of £655 will land in the accounts of qualified households, and there’s no need to apply for it. Who Is Getting the Money? The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says … Read more
As of August 2025, Housing Benefit in England still helps certain claimants. You can get it if you’re of State Pension age or if you live in supported, sheltered, or temporary accommodation. Most working-age adults must claim Universal Credit now. Your savings also play a big role. If you have more than £16,000 set aside, … Read more
Pensioners in England need to stay alert about fresh changes to how HMRC and the DWP handle savings. If your savings exceed £2,989, the tax authorities may soon send you a letter. With interest rates rising and tougher rules set to kick in from April 2025, both HMRC and DWP are checking bank accounts more … Read more
The UK government has just confirmed a crucial summer help package for millions of households in England that are having a tough time. A one-time payment of £655 will start going out to eligible families automatically in August 2025. There’s no need to fill out any paperwork to get it. Who Gets This Help In … Read more
British employees in England can look forward to small pay bumps in 2024 as firms juggle rising costs with the need to hold on to skilled workers. The job market keeps shifting, offering both advantages and hurdles for employees and employers to negotiate. Expected Pay Rise by Sector Most workers should see salaries go up … Read more