£100 Contactless Card Limit Scrapped in UK
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed next year, allowing banks to set their own maximums. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
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Personal breathalysers: The essential festive driving gadget
As drink-drive limits tighten, a personal breathalyser like the AlcoSense Excel removes dangerous guesswork. Discover how this award-winning device works and why it might be crucial for UK motorists.
FCA Scraps £100 Contactless Cap, Banks Set Own Limits
The UK's financial watchdog will let banks set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, scrapping the £100 cap. Find out how this could boost high street spending.
Trump's $1,776 Military Payment Announced Amid Tariff Uncertainty
President Trump announces a symbolic $1,776 payment for 1.45 million military personnel, funded by tariffs. The 'Warrior Dividend' faces questions over a Supreme Court ruling and eligibility. Read the full analysis.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Full Fight Rules & Predictions
All the key details for the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing showdown, including round count, weight limits, glove specs and expert predictions. The fight streams live on Netflix.
Winter DWP Payments: Full List Before January 1
A guide to the Winter Fuel Payment, £10 Christmas Bonus, and Carer's Allowance Supplement hitting UK bank accounts this December. Check your eligibility now.
Drivers Fined Due to Speed Camera Anomaly
National Highways apologises as a technical fault with variable speed cameras leads to incorrect fines. Affected drivers will be reimbursed and penalty points removed.
Labour abolishes two-child limit on benefits
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour tackles child poverty with new budget and early years plan
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
New UK Strategy to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The UK government's new child poverty strategy includes help to leave temporary housing and childcare support, aiming to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Contactless payment delay for London airport travel
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
Bertrand Russell's maths quote applies to UK fiscal forecasts
A university professor invokes Bertrand Russell's famous definition of mathematics to critique the uncertainty of the UK's five-year fiscal headroom forecasts. Read the latest letters to the editor.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus 2025: Who is eligible?
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
Women caught after sharing police appeal on Facebook
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35k Income Repayment Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
3.7 Million Compete for 38,100 Chinese Civil Service Posts
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces Backlash Over Tax and Welfare
Rachel Reeves' debut budget as Chancellor triggers fierce debate with personal tax allowance freezes and the retained two-child limit. Critics argue the measures disproportionately impact lower earners.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 for younger savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Cash ISA reduction to £12,000 from April 2027 while increasing savings tax rates. Discover how this impacts your financial future.
Rachel Reeves' £26bn Budget: Key Tax and Spending Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals £26 billion tax overhaul including mansion tax on £2m+ properties and scrapping two-child benefit limit. Full breakdown of Budget measures.
New Tube barriers offer £180 cashback with Chase cards
TfL replaces Google Pay with Chase on 5,000 ticket barriers. Use a Chase debit card for 1% travel cashback, saving up to £180 yearly. Find out which stations are first.
ISA limit may be cut to £12,000 in Budget
Savers urged to act as Cash ISA limits could be cut from £20,000 to £12,000 in Wednesday's Budget. Explore tax-free savings alternatives now.
Contactless travel to Surrey's Box Hill from London
From December 14, reach Box Hill's stunning stepping stones and scenic walks directly from London using just your contactless card or Oyster. Plan your countryside escape today!
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Your £300 Guide
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
Check for £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment
As UK temperatures plummet to -7°C, see if you're eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Use the official postcode checker to claim your cash boost.
Cold Weather Payment 2025: Check Your Postcode
As the UK braces for snow and icy conditions, find out if your household is eligible for the £25 weekly Cold Weather Payment. Check your postcode now.
Stansted Airport contactless rail payments launch
Holidaymakers rejoice! Contactless card payments are finally arriving at London Stansted and Southend airport railway stations from December 14, ending years of frustration.
50 commuter stations get contactless from December 14
London commuters gain contactless payments at 50 stations including Stansted Airport from December 14, ending unfair fines and simplifying rail travel across Southeast England.
Gap Years: More Than Just Travel for UK Students
Discover why gap years are becoming essential for UK students to save money and gain maturity before university, especially for those from regional areas facing financial pressures.
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