Young people risk benefits in new £820m work scheme
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
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350,000 new training places for young unemployed
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
FCA urges credit union expansion to fight loan sharks
The FCA launches a plan to double the mutuals sector, aiming to provide affordable credit and protect vulnerable borrowers from illegal lenders. Could a 'Fair Banking Act' force high street banks to help?
Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
CDC panel votes for universal adult hepatitis B vaccine
A key CDC advisory panel has voted to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults in the US. This major policy shift aims to combat rising infection rates and reduce health disparities.
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.
UC claimants may get £1,149 monthly with PIP
Universal Credit recipients with health conditions are urged to check eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), potentially boosting monthly income to £1,149. Learn how to claim.
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.
UK Pensioners' Guide to Benefits, Discounts & Freebies
From state pension to free prescriptions and travel discounts, discover the comprehensive list of financial help and perks available for seniors across the UK. Start saving today.
Budget 2025: DWP benefits and state pension increases confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget pledges £15bn for welfare, with Universal Credit rising 6.2% and the two-child cap scrapped. See how much more you'll get from April 2026.
BoE Flags Hedge Funds, Private Credit & AI Bubble as Risks
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
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.
Gambling reform fails to deter Australia's heaviest betters
New research shows Australia's credit card betting ban had minimal impact on high-spending gamblers, who simply switched payment methods. Experts call for stronger action.
Swiss Prosecutors Charge Banks Over Mozambique 'Tuna Bonds'
Swiss prosecutors file money-laundering charges against Credit Suisse and UBS over the 'tuna bonds' scandal that crashed Mozambique's economy. Read the latest on the legal fallout.
79-year-old widow chased for 2p energy debt
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: London Impact
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the two-child benefit cap, set to lift 350,000 UK children from poverty. Discover which London constituencies are most affected.
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.
RCHL Credit Downgraded Over Telegraph Takeover Bid
Daily Mail's parent company RCHL faces credit rating downgrade by S&P Global amid Telegraph Media Group takeover concerns. Read the latest business news analysis.
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.
Budget 2025: Tax and NI Changes Explained
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped by Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move set to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Discover the full impact.
Help to Save Scheme Made Permanent and Expanded
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Help to Save scheme will become permanent and expand to include parents and carers, helping 1.5 million more people build savings.
Guardian Corrections: Asda Credit Rating & Donald Tusk
The Guardian has published corrections regarding a misquote on Asda's credit rating and Donald Tusk's official title. Read the full list of amended articles and how to submit a complaint.
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.
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