Barclays Eliminates Monthly Platform Fee to Boost Investment Accessibility Monday, July 20, 2026 barclays investing fees platform stocks savings access trade privatebanking uk Barclays has removed its monthly platform fees on Barclays Direct Investing, making it free for millions of everyday customers to hold investments on the platform starting May 31. This move aims to simplify investing and … Read More
DWP State Pension Age Increase Could Cost Those Born Before 1977 Up to £16,500 Sunday, July 19, 2026 pension retirement dwp statepension finance ageing hmtreasury policy savings pensionscheme The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the state pension age, a change that could leave millions of people born before 1977 substantially worse off. Currently, under rules introduced by the Labour … Read More
DWP Responds to Calls for Update of Universal Credit Capital Limits After Two Decades Saturday, July 18, 2026 universalcredit dwp capitallimits povertytrap inflation savings workincentives socialwelfare costofliving employmentsupport The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally responded to growing calls to update Universal Credit capital limits, which have remained unchanged for 20 years. The issue was brought to light during a joint session of … Read More
DWP Unveils Revolutionary £9,500 Pension Dashboard Launching in 2027 Thursday, July 9, 2026 pensions dwp retirement moneyhelper dashboard britain savings maps unclaimed finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark update to the UK’s pensions dashboard, set to transform retirement planning by 2027. Torsten Bell, Minister for Pensions and Labour Party cabinet member, … Read More
DWP Confirms Major Pension Changes with MoneyHelper Dashboard Launch Set for October 31 Thursday, July 9, 2026 pensions dwp moneyhelper retirement dashboard statepension maps savings financialplanning uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the long-awaited MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard is on track to launch by October 31. This innovative online platform promises to revolutionize how individuals … Read More
'I Spent My £10k Inheritance in Months — Now DWP Wants to See My Bank Statements' Sunday, July 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp inheritance benefits compliance debt savings anxiety reddit financialsupport A Universal Credit claimant recently opened up about their worries after spending a £10,000 inheritance within months and now facing scrutiny from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The claimant, a parent, said they … Read More