London council cyber attack disrupts key services
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
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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.
Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Taxpayers Subsidise Rising Specialist Fees in NHS
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
DWP Benefits Rise: Universal Credit & PIP Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
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.
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!
London engineer creates smart nail payment technology
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban develops innovative nail extensions with embedded NFC technology that could revolutionise wearable tech and payments.
HMRC accused over child benefit handling
HMRC faces criticism for 'cavalier' approach affecting child benefit claimants' finances. Learn about the payment issues and what it means for families.
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.
HMRC child benefit errors cause parent distress
Parents reveal shocking stories of HMRC errors stopping child benefit payments based on incorrect data. Ukrainian refugees and British families face repayment demands for non-existent holidays.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
UK Money Tips: Free Flu Jabs & Holiday Savings Revealed
Discover this week's top money-saving tips including free NHS flu jabs, Aldi's £16.99 doorbell review, and how McDonald's orders can slash holiday costs. Start saving today!
TfL pink card reader rule could be costing you money
Discover how TfL's lesser-known pink card readers at interchange stations could be overcharging London commuters. Tap correctly to ensure you pay the right fare.
DWP: Ignore letter and your payments could stop
The DWP urges millions on legacy benefits not to ignore their 'managed migration' letter. Act now to apply for Universal Credit and avoid payment interruptions.
Crypto Industry Challenges Bank of England Stablecoin Rules
UK crypto leaders express deep concerns over Bank of England's proposed stablecoin regulations, warning they could stifle innovation and push businesses overseas.
5-Year State Pension Guarantee Proposed for UK Families
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb proposes a 5-year minimum State Pension guarantee, allowing heirs to inherit payments if retirees die early. Discover how this reform aims to create fairness.
Hackney Council pays £1k over care payment suspension
Hackney Council apologised and paid £1,000 compensation after suspending a vulnerable resident's care payments without a backup plan. Learn more about this complex social care case.
NHS faces generic-only drug future warns AstraZeneca
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warns that UK patients may be limited to generic medicines unless the NHS increases what it pays for innovative new treatments, raising concerns about healthcare quality and medical research funding.
Terminal cancer patient's benefits stopped abroad
A mother with incurable cancer faces financial ruin after the DWP stopped her disability payments because she became too sick abroad to return to the UK within time limits.
Christmas Benefit Payment Dates 2025 Revealed
Don't miss out on your Christmas money! Our essential guide reveals when DWP and HMRC benefit payments will arrive during the 2025 festive season, including Universal Credit, State Pension, and tax credits.
Cold Weather Payments: Claim £25 This Winter
Discover everything you need to know about Cold Weather Payments - from eligibility criteria to claiming your £25 support during freezing temperatures across the UK.
Epic Games vs Google: Billion-Dollar Settlement Reached
Epic Games and Google have reached a landmark settlement worth billions, fundamentally reshaping Android app distribution and payment systems worldwide.
HMRC child benefit error freezes payments for thousands
A major HMRC system error has left thousands of parents without vital child benefit payments, prompting urgent parliamentary scrutiny and demands for immediate solutions.
EU demands £2.6bn from UK in post-Brexit budget shock
The European Union has issued a stunning £2.6 billion demand to the UK, igniting a fresh post-Brexit financial confrontation that threatens to destabilise diplomatic relations.
BP profits plunge 70% as oil prices retreat
BP reports staggering 70% profit drop as oil prices retreat from Ukraine war peaks. Discover how the energy titan is navigating market turbulence while maintaining shareholder payouts.
Rent Payments Now Count Toward Your Credit Score
In a major credit scoring overhaul, Experian will now include rental payment history, helping millions of UK renters build creditworthiness and access better financial products.
DWP's £4.25 Rule Warning: Benefits At Risk
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent alert about little-known savings rule that could stop Universal Credit and other benefit payments immediately.
Centrelink payments suspended for thousands
Major Centrelink compliance operation sees welfare payments suspended for thousands of Australians failing to meet mutual obligation requirements. Experts warn vulnerable recipients are at risk.
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