Universal Credit is rising by this amount in a matter of days – what will new payments be?

UNIVERSAL Credit has seen a lot of changes in recent weeks. Rishi Sunak has made many changes to how the system works as well as to payments. However, one of the biggest changes is still yet to arrive.

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Council Tax and NHS prescription costs rise as UK living costs soar by £4billion

COUNCIL TAX and NHS prescription charges are among a number of outgoings which have risen today. A new report has revealed how much the cost of living has now risen by for UK households.

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Small business grant: Which small businesses can claim the £10k government grant?

SMALL businesses are among the worst hit due to COVID-19, as people scramble to avoid the fallout from the deadly pandemic. Which small businesses can claim the Government's £10k grant?

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Junior ISA allowances are changing in a few days – how much more will you be able to save?

ISAs come in different forms and they all have slightly different rules and features. There are four main types of ISAs but there is also a fifth which follows separate rules.

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Inheritance tax rules change in mere days – will your threshold rise?

INHERITANCE tax is levied on the estates of people who have died and are being passed on. Estates valued over certain thresholds will not be taxed and one of these thresholds will be changing in the coming days.

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Council tax warning: Tomorrow you could be charged double - bill raised to 200 percent

COUNCIL TAX is a fee levied by local councils for the local services it provides. This can include things like rubbish collection and local libraries. Changes to council tax payments will be brought in over April with one specific charge changing dramatically tomorrow.

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Contactless card payment limit increase: When will limit increase?

CONTACTLESS card payments will change during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the Government and businesses seek to stem the spread of the virus via physical contact. When will the contactless limit increase?

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ISA deadline: What are the differences between lifetime and help to buy ISAs?

ISA deadlines will be changing in mere days so many will likely want to ensure they understand each different accounts rules. Lifetime and help to buy ISAs are popular choices for savers and while they both offer bonuses, they differ in many other ways.

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Premium Bonds: NS&I confirms coronavirus 'contingency plan' for April 2020 jackpot winners

PREMIUM BONDS holders may well be eagerly awaiting the results of the April 2020 prize draw this week. With the coronavirus pandemic having led to a UK lockdown, NS&I has confirmed there is a "long-established contingency plan" in place.

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Furlough meaning: What is furlough, how much is it and when will payments be made?

THE coronavirus epidemic in the UK has led to workers across Britain unable to work. What is furlough, how much is it and when will payments be made?

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Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rise tomorrow - will you get £930 pay rise?

MINIMUM WAGE and National Living Wage rates are set to increase tomorrow, on April 1. Nearly three million workers are estimated to benefit from the pay rise - how much will the boost to rates be?

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Martin Lewis explains what to do as Universal Credit claimant 'cut off' on busy phone line

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment intended to help with living costs, and it's somewhere many will be turning to for financial support during the coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, the Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis was contacted by a person trying to claim the benefit during an "Ask Martin" segment.

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Coronavirus UK: Free school meals children to get food vouchers - where can they be spent?

CORONAVIRUS is causing a whole host of problems for people across the UK and world - affecting not only health but also personal finances and lifestyles. Today, the Department for Education has announced a new food voucher scheme.

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State pension age but not yet claimed pension? You could get up to £300 - but MUST act now

STATE PENSION age must be reached in order to claim the state pension, however some people may opt against claiming the payment straight away, instead deferring the state pension. A deadline for additional financial support falls today, and some people may need to claim this payment.

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Mrs Thatcher was wrong – there is such a thing as society, says STEPHEN POLLARD

BARELY an hour seems to pass on TV news channels and social media without someone sharing their view of how the coronavirus pandemic will change society when we return to something resembling normality.

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Child benefit: New rates come in next week – what will the higher payments be?

CHILD BENEFIT can be awarded to anyone who is responsible for bringing up a child aged under 16. The rates in place have remained unchanged for years but from next year claimants will receive higher payments.

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Universal Credit: Payments will rise next week – what are the new rates?

UNIVERSAL CREDIT pays different amounts depending on claimants' circumstances. Benefits in general have been frozen for the last four years or so but they will soon rise in the coming days.

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State Pension claim: When can I claim my State Pension?

STATE PENSIONS can be claimed by most people when they reach a certain age, but when you can claim a State Pension?

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National minimum wage increase: When does the minimum wage go up in 2020?

THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE is due to increase soon, as promised in the 2020 Budget - but when will this happen?

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Furlough and commission: Will fees, bonuses and commission be paid on furlough?

FURLOUGH pay is a reprieve for many workers who are facing being out of work for several months as the coronavirus outbreak affects their industry. But are workers entitled to bonuses on furlough pay?

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ISA warning: Savers have just days to go before allowance resets - experts provide advice

ISA ALLOWANCES across the board will be resetting soon. There are multiple types of ISAs available and each has its own set of rules. Despite this, all types of ISAs follow the same yearly schedule.

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State pension: What are the rules for the self-employed and can they increase payments?

STATE pension will provide a fixed income in retirement so long as certain criteria is hit. The rules for how this is accomplished differs for people who work as an employee and the self-employed.

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Benefit changes 2020: What are the benefit changes for April 2020?

BENEFITS are being boosted in April, but by how much?

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Universal Credit payments April 2020: How much is Universal Credit going up?

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is going up in April 2020, but how much and why is it changing?

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Money tips: Savvy saver reveals how £40 a month can be saved by making your own meal deal

SPENDING money on our day to day activities can seem like an inevitable vice in the modern world. Paying for the occasional sandwich or meal at lunch can feel harmless but the cost can quickly add up. One Reddit user was horrified by how much they were spending but was quickly provided with some useful tips.

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