Despite running a pilot scheme for universal credit, which was launched in the region this month, half of residents in the north west are unaware of t…

The government has implemented several changes in April as it attempts to reign in spending and reduce borrowing.

These changes include a cut in ho…

The month of April is bringing with it several changes in tax, allowance and benefits that are set to hit all families one way or the other.

Housin…

Basic living costs are now taking up half of people’s monthly expenditure, according to Halifax.

The building society cited data from the con…

More than two million of the poorest families in the UK face large increases in their council tax bills from next week, warns the Joseph Rowntree Foun…

More than four out of ten (42 per cent) families with children in the UK cut back on food last year to help stay in their homes.

This comes from ne…

The coalition government is delivering a £700 income tax cut for 24.5 million working people throughout the UK a year ahead of schedule.

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Chancellor George Osborne detailed his Budget this week and a new report has also emerged revealing the tough measures facing households across the UK…