Drivers Could Receive £700 Compensation Faster After Car Finance Deadline Is Moved Forward Sunday, December 28, 2025 finance compensation fca carfinance complaints regulation motoring loans brokercommission deadline Drivers affected by the car finance scandal may receive compensation of around £700 sooner than expected, following a revised deadline set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has instructed motor finance … Read More
Universal Credit Claimants Can Earn Up to £1,200 Bonus Through HMRC’s Help to Save Scheme Sunday, December 28, 2025 universalcredit hmrc helptosave savings bonus dwp government budget finance benefits Universal Credit claimants have the opportunity to receive up to £1,200 in bonus payments through HMRC’s Help to Save scheme, as confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the recent Labour Party Autumn Budget. Originally … Read More
Christmas Payment Schedule Adjustments Announced for DWP Benefit Recipients Friday, December 26, 2025 dwp benefits christmas payments festive bankholidays finance schedule claims holidays The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes to the payment schedule for millions of benefit recipients over the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year period. Since payments are not processed on bank holidays, … Read More
Lloyds Bank Pledges £35 Billion in Direct Lending to Support UK Businesses in 2026 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 lloyds finance lending smes ukbusinesses infrastructure investment chargebacks consumerprotection economy Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to provide more than £35 billion in new finance throughout 2026 to businesses operating and investing in the United Kingdom. This significant funding initiative aims to fuel growth, … Read More
HMRC Pauses Concession on Withholding Tax Errors Affecting UK Borrowers Tuesday, December 23, 2025 hmrc tax withholding interest doubletaxation borrowers finance manda compliance uk HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a pause on a longstanding concession related to withholding income tax on UK-source yearly interest paid to overseas lenders. This move affects UK borrowers who previously … Read More
State Pensioners Face Increased Tax Burden as HMRC Prepares for New Letters Monday, December 22, 2025 pensioners tax threshold freeze hmrc statepension reeves income finance pensions State pensioners are set to face higher tax bills due to the government’s decision to freeze tax thresholds for an additional three years—a move that has alarmed finance and pension experts alike. Chancellor Rachel … Read More