How much hardship payment will i get universal credit

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit and other benefits are still missing out on a bonus worth up to £1,200 from the Help to Save scheme. As part of Help to Save , you get 50p for every £1 you set aside into a special account, up to a maximum bonus of £1,200 over four years. To get the maximum bonus, you would need to save £2,400 over the four years. Around 264,800 people have opened a Help to Save account since its launch in September 2018 , according to new figures released by the government today. It means millions of people are still missing out on opening an account and cashing in on the tax-free bonuses. When the Help to Save scheme first opened, more than 3.5million people were estimated to be eligible for an account. Best savings accounts for your cash right now HELP to Save offers a higher effective rate of interest than what you'd earn with a regular savings account or bank account. For example, the top easy-access savings accounts right … [Read more...] about Millions on Universal Credit still missing out on Help to Save £1,200 bonus

THE rumour mill is gathering pace with the Budget just days away. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is believed to be plotting a pensions raid and business tax hike alongside more support for workers and struggling families. The Budget will be held on Wednesday March 3. The Chancellor takes centre-stage as he outlines the government's plans for tax hikes, cuts and things like changes to Universal Credit and the minimum wage. It is due to take place at around 12.30pm, once Prime Minster's questions ends in the House of Commons. The update is likely to focus on the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis. What is the Budget? THE Budget is when the government outlines its plans for tax hikes, cuts and things like changes to the minimum wage. It's different to the Spending Review , which sets out how much public cash will go towards funding certain departments, devolved government's and services, such as the NHS. The Budget is read out in the House of Commons … [Read more...] about Budget 2021 predictions including furlough and universal credit extension

MARTIN Lewis has explained how to get £184 worth of "free" goods at Sainsbury's. American Express cardholders can get points worth the amount to spend at the supermarket if they have the rewards gold card. Just keep in mind you must spend £3,000 in the first three months to get the points, so it won't be suitable for everyone. Speaking on The Martin Lewis Money Show yesterday, the money guru said: "This is how to get serious shopping at Sainsbury's. "It’s about the American Express rewards gold credit card. "If you’re accepted for that and you spend £3,000 on it in three months then you get 23,000 Amex reward points, which includes a 20,000 point bonus." How to boost your Nectar points WE explain a number of ways to boost your Nectar points, in order to get more shopping for less. Boost your points' value with partners - If you exchange your points for rewards at partner retailers you can typically get more bang for your buck. You can see all the … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis explains how to get £184 ‘free’ from Sainsbury’s

SHOPPERS were left baffled by Superdrug's bizarre "star buy" of the week which increased the price of hand sanitiser. Bottles of So..? hand sanitiser were priced at £1.15 per bottle but promoted as two for £3 - meaning the bottles are 35p more expensive if you buy two. Daniel Leitch, 23, spotted the blunder at the branch in Victoria train station in London. He told The Sun: "I clocked it and it made me double take. "I'm bad at maths but even I could work out it wasn't a good deal. "I'd popped into Superdrug to pick up my lunch, so I wasn't really paying attention to the deals. Most read in Money HUNGRY FOR IT Full list of restaurant chain plans for reopening on April 12 CASH IN Budget 2021 predictions including furlough and universal credit extension SAVINGS BOOST Millions on Universal Credit still missing out on Help to Save £1,200 bonus SUMMER OF LOVE Cheaper … [Read more...] about Superdrug’s ‘star buy’ leaves shoppers baffled after making hand gel more expensive

CAFFE Nero is giving away free hot drinks including tea, coffee and hot chocolate to O2 customers today. The deal is available via the O2 Priority app which users can download for free on their smartphones. It's only available today until midnight - so you'll want to move fast if you want a free caffeine jolt. But it's worth noting that it's a regular offer, so it's likely to be back soon for o2 customers. However, the deal is strictly one code per customer per device, per week. Prices for Caffe Nero drinks vary across the country, but you're looking at savings of between £1.90 and £2.70 depending on what you order. The drinks included in the deal are: Iced Latte Iced Americano Caffè Latte Cappuccino Americano Espresso Flat White Cortado Mocha Hot Chocolate Tea Extras, speciality drinks and all other products are excluded from the offer. Tea is the cheapest drink, usually costing around £1.90 so that will offer the smallest savings. … [Read more...] about How to get a free hot drink at Caffe Nero today