Schemes offering people shares in their employer are set for a shake-up as the Government explores changes to help boost business growth. The Government wants to hear views on Save As You Earn (SAYE) and the Share Incentive Plan (SIP), as it seeks to improve the schemes and expand their use by making it easier…
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Do not let scammers steal your personal details
HMRC has issued an alert to tax credit customers to be on their guard against new tactics being used by unscrupulous fraudsters. The warning contains details of a number of new scams reported that aim to trick people into handing over money or personal information. Criminals use deadlines – like the tax credits renewal deadline…
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Do not miss out on energy bills support
Households using prepayment meters have been urged to claim bills support vouchers by the end of the month to avoid missing out. Electricity suppliers, charities and consumer groups are joining forces with a call to arms to make sure households with traditional prepayment meters avoid missing out on £400 worth of help with their bills.…
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Childcare payments for struggling families to rise
Low-income families will have more money in their pockets from the end of the month as part of the biggest ever expansion of childcare provision. The maximum Universal Credit childcare payments will rise almost 50 per cent from June 28, going up to £1,630 a month. The Government’s plans to increase childcare provision will allow…
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