UK Inflation Set to Exceed 2% Target, Potentially Reaching 3% by Year-End Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More
DWP to Increase Universal Credit Payments by £608 for Large Families with New Rule Change Saturday, March 7, 2026 universalcredit dwp childbenefit welfare twochildcap labour costofliving familysupport poverty politics The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a significant change to Universal Credit rules, allowing families with more than two children to receive substantially higher payments. Beginning in April, the … Read More
£200 or £300 Cost of Living Vouchers Available for UK Households from Wednesday Wednesday, March 4, 2026 costofliving vouchers surrey dwp financialaid essentialspending householdsupport e-voucher supermarkets assistance Starting Wednesday, eligible households in Surrey will receive £200 or £300 Cost of Living vouchers to assist with essential expenses. This support, funded through the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), aims to help … Read More
£500 Cost of Living Payments Available for Six Areas in the West Midlands – Full Details Monday, March 2, 2026 costofliving householdsupportfund westmidlands energysupport financialaid worcestershire dwp foodbank welfare lowincome Households across six districts in the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 in free financial support before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund (HSF) scheme closes. This … Read More
Rachel Reeves to Deliver a Straightforward Spring Statement Sunday, March 1, 2026 springstatement rachelreeves chancellor economy inflation costofliving budget obr fiscalpolicy government Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Spring Statement to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, expected to be a straightforward and focused economic update. The Chancellor will present the latest forecasts from the Office for … Read More
Ofgem Urges UK Households to Adopt 10 Energy-Saving Habits to Cut Bills Sunday, March 1, 2026 ofgem energysaving ukhouseholds costofliving smartmeter insulation energyefficiency heating appliances draughtproofing Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has issued a practical guide featuring 10 simple yet effective habits to help households reduce their energy consumption and save money on bills. Sharing this advice on X (formerly Twitter), … Read More