Starting in April, millions of UK pensioners will see their State Pension payments rise, with some gaining up to £474 annually. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed this boost aligns with the government’s triple lock policy, designed …
Critics warn that England’s school breakfast clubs might be wielded as a justification for retaining the controversial two-child benefits cap under the Labour Party government. Ministers seem to have dismissed the £3 billion annual cost needed to abolish the cap, …
A major overhaul of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Labour government might strip Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility from 87 health conditions, experts warn, as disability benefits reforms loom. PIP, claimed by 3.6 million people, is …
A recent High Court ruling has declared the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) practice of making non-consensual deductions from Universal Credit (UC) payments unlawful, impacting tens of thousands of vulnerable people across the UK. Since 2017, the DWP allowed …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled an innovative tool designed to transform the retirement prospects of millions across the UK. Known as the Pensions Dashboard, this digital platform aims to help people uncover forgotten pension pots, potentially …
The UK housing market saw steady growth in 2024, with house prices increasing by 4.6% in the year leading up to December 2024, according to the latest UK House Price Index. This pushed the average property value to £268,000, marking …
The UK student housing sector is experiencing rapid growth, with private developers investing heavily in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). According to a report by Knight Frank, a record 22 land deals were signed in 2024, totalling £473 million (AUD $910 …
The UK housing market has shown strong signs of recovery, with house prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly two years. According to official data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on February 19, 2025, the annual …
If you’ve overpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on a property purchase in England or Northern Ireland, you may be eligible for a refund. Refunds can apply in cases such as selling your previous main home after paying higher rates …
If you’re purchasing a property in the UK, you may be eligible for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs, which can reduce the amount of tax you pay. These reliefs apply in specific situations, such as first-time home purchases, company …