September 2022

Homebuyers in England and Northern Ireland, including those purchasing a property for the first time, will pay £1,000s less in stamp duty after the Government announced it is increasing the thresholds at which the tax begins to be charged. 

Watch out for fake text messages claiming to be from the Government, inviting you to apply for the £400 energy bill support. They're a scam – the £400 will be paid automatically. You do not need to apply. 

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced big tax cuts for individuals and businesses, including a major shake-up to income tax and a permanent stamp duty cut. The changes come as part of today's mini-budget – we round up the new measures and what they mean for you below.

More than 100,000 people claiming universal credit will be asked to "take active steps" to increase the hours they work or find better paid jobs – or face having their benefits reduced. Here's what it means for you.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that the 1.25 percentage point rise in national insurance  contributions (NICs), which took effect earlier this year, will be reversed in November. The change comes ahead of a 'mini-budget' due to take place tomorrow.

Hundreds of thousands of workers in the UK will see their hourly rate rise by more than 10% due to an increase in the real living wage, a voluntary employers' pay scheme that is calculated on the actual cost of living. People in London covered by the rate will see their hourly rate rise to £11.95 an hour, while those in the rest of the UK will get £10.90.

Household energy bills in Northern Ireland will be capped from November, the Government has confirmed. An extra £100 will also be given to those who live off-grid in the UK and use alternative fuels, such as heating oil or LPG to heat their homes. Here's what you need to know.

The Scottish Government has frozen rent and rail fares as part of emergency legislation introduced to help people during the cost of living crisis. Here's what's happening.  

Disability campaign groups have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for her to increase disability benefits, and their eligibly criteria, in a bid to prevent a "devastating humanitarian crisis". 

If you're an Amazon Prime UK subscriber, then watch out for price hikes as from 15 September, pay-monthly costs will rise by £1 a month, while those who pay annually will see a £16 a year increase. Here's what's happening.