David Bentley

HMRC has confirmed it is sending texts to workers who receive Universal Credit and that these messages are genuine, not scams

The DWP has discovered more than 119,000 cases where people were owed money, totalling £736 million

Take a look around your outdoor spaces this weekend before locking up the shed for the last time until spring

People stung by hefty penalties when they are already in financial difficulties will see 'punitive interest rates' lowered on two key dates

The new State Pension increases will mean many more pensioners face a tax headache when their total income is pushed above the HMRC threshold

Labour will unveil a "fundamental" overhaul of benefits for ill-health and disability next year with more claimants expected to move into work

Any reports by claimants of a change in circumstances - which could mean entitlement to higher payments - will be thoroughly investigated

Eligible households are being notified by post and there are ways to check if you think you should qualify for the support

The extra cash is due in accounts to help people with costs over the winter of 2024-2025

There are ways the Department of Work and Pensions says you can get help with council tax bill or make it vanish entirely