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Every family across the UK will pay less tax on meals and days out as new VAT cut helps families enjoy trips to the seaside and making memories with loved ones. “I cannot think of a simpler and more accessible way to bring some affordable treats into family life this summer” – more businesses back … Continue reading Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients around £12 million next year. Rachel Reeves announces cost of a single prescription will remain at £9.90, as she takes firm action to tackle the cost of living ahead of the Budget The move is claimed to be further evidence … Continue reading Prescription charges frozen
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters. The move from the Chancellor and Transport Secretary is to keep household costs down for hardworking families and drive economic growth by limiting inflation by keeping travel costs down. No price increases for fares … Continue reading First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
575,200 people on a low income have opened a Help to Save Account. They can save up to £50 a month and get a 50% bonus on top. Part of Government’s mission to grow the economy and deliver on our Plan for Change. Help to Save users have received more than £220 million in bonus … Continue reading £220 million boost for the Help to Save club
New data shows 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for two-year-olds Hundreds of thousands of parents are be able to more easily manage their career and childcare following the launch of the expansion of childcare in England.. April 2024 sees eligible working parents of 2-year-olds being given 15 hours of funded childcare for the first … Continue reading Childcare rollout on track
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, as the Government unveiled its Budget for Long Term Growth. Household Support Fund extended with £500 million of support for the most vulnerable households Equivalent of 200,000 more in employment … Continue reading Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Low income households who qualify for the Warm Home Discount are urged to make sure they get the £150 discount most of the 3 million households who qualify will automatically receive this energy bill support households who need to confirm their details must do so by the end of February 2024 People on low incomes … Continue reading On low income? Check if you can get £150 energy bill discount
Want to know how much the reduction in National Insurance could save you & your friends & family? The government are encouraging the sharing of this new online tool to find out. Hey there! The Government has cut National Insurance Contributions from 12% to 10%! This saves the average worker on a £35,400 salary £450 … Continue reading How much NICs will you save?
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare. Autumn is here and with October school holidays just around the corner, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a treat this Halloween by opening a Tax-Free Childcare account. Parents can use … Continue reading Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs for your little pumpkins
The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around. Millions of people in England, including those commuting to work, have enjoyed cheaper bus travel this year due to the government’s actions to lower bus fares and protect services. Statistics published 21st September 2023 … Continue reading Commuting costs reduced – Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to £2 fare cap
Pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy. Action to aid specific groups at risk of suicide, including children and young people, middle-aged men, autistic people, pregnant women, and new mothers More than 100 measures being taken including a national alert system to … Continue reading Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides
What is the Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 12,500 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist. What is … Continue reading Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
An increasing number of homeowners will be worried about rising interest rates & the impact on mortgages. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met mortgage lenders to agree a package of commitments to support households through thdifficult time. the Chancellor met the UK's principal mortgage lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to agree support for people struggling … Continue reading Support measures for mortgage holders
Minister for Pensions Laura Trott is today calling on pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit ahead of the launch of a new “Invitation to Claim” trial. DWP joins forces with charities and broadcasters to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and apply for Pension Credit. Nearly 1.4 million pensioners in Britain receive … Continue reading Check eligibility for Pension Credit as Week of Action kicks off
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28th June 2023. Additional support worth up to £522 a month for families Many parents will get help from DWP immediately with their first bill – instead of in arrears – to help them manage their budgets Comes alongside plans … Continue reading Massive boost for childcare
Please share this message with your networks, to help raise awareness of the Help to Save scheme with those who may be eligible The governments’ Help to Save scheme for those on low incomes, has been extended until April 2025. The scheme offers a bonus of 50p for every £1 saved. Savers can deposit between … Continue reading Help to Save extended to April 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year between 2nd May and 15th June 2023. Claimants will have until 31st July 2023 to check the information is correct and notify HMRC of any changes to their circumstances which may affect their … Continue reading Tax credits – 1.5 million renewal packs
Getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. You may be entitled to up to 3 Cost of Living Payments of £301, £300 and £299 if you get any of the following benefits or tax credits on certain dates: income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) income-related … Continue reading Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
A new system will give the Government and emergency services the capability to send an alert directly to mobiles phones when there is a risk to life has been launched The IK government has confirmed that a UK-wide emergency alerts test will take place on Sunday 23rd April 2023 which will see people receive a … Continue reading UK-wide Emergency Alert test
Millions of households will get more support with high energy bills to help ease the cost of living, the Chancellor has announced today ahead of the Spring Budget. The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will be kept at £2,500 for an additional three months from April to June 2023, saving a typical household £160. Energy prices … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023 – energy support extended 3 months
Families looking for childcare places during February half term could be missing out on a government top-up to help pay their childcare bill. As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare. More than 401,300 families used the … Continue reading Boost your childcare budget this half term
millions across England can travel by bus for £2 due to a £60 million government fund to bring down the cost of single tickets until 31st March 2023 passengers can save almost a third off tickets on average to help with the cost of living, with savings of more than 75% on some of the … Continue reading Take the bus – Get around for £2