MoneySavingExpert News Government Winter chill sparks cold weather paymentsFreezing temperatures have triggered the first cold weather payments in Britain this winter. 13 December 2012 Northern Rock pays £270m to 150,000 after cock-upAround 152,000 current and former Northern Rock customers will receive an average £1,775 compensation due to a paperwork error.11 December 2012 Unemployed to get free bus travelMore than 800,000 jobseekers will get free bus travel in January to help them find jobs. 10 December 2012 Benefits to rise by less than inflation: full breakdownThe Government dealt a huge blow to benefit recipients by revealing in this week's Autumn Statement many handouts will not rise by the same pace as the cost of living. 7 December 2012 Rail users told full extent of train fare hikesCommuters have today been told of the full scale of train price rises that come into effect next month.6 December 2012 Autumn Statement: Tax boost for lower income earnersLow and middle income earners under 65 could pay less in tax from next April, Chancellor George Osborne said today.5 December 2012 Autumn Statement: Cash Isa limit to rise to £5,760Savers can put a little more money into cash Isas from next April, Chancellor George Osborne said today. 5 December 2012 Autumn Statement: Benefits to rise by just 1%Chancellor George Osborne has announced a blow for benefits recipients, with many handouts rising by less than the rate of inflation. 5 December 2012 Autumn Statement: Pensions tax relief limit to dropChancellor George Osborne has cut the maximum amount you can save in a pension to get the full tax relief.5 December 2012 Autumn Statement: Petrol duty rise scrappedMotorists will get some respite from rising fuel prices, after the Chancellor cancelled January's fuel duty increase.5 December 2012 First444546 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us