http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205459#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Your Benefits and Tax Credits section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Fri, 03 May 2013 14:35:16 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205459#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 A number of changes to benefits come into effect in April. Here, we explain who will be affected and by how much. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21706978#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21706978 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:14:08 GMT A massive shake-up in the UK benefits system starts on Monday, with the first claims being made for a new universal credit payment. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22299580#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22299580 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:24:21 GMT Wealthy elderly people who do not need benefit payments to help with fuel bills or free travel should voluntarily give the money back, Iain Duncan Smith says. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22327335#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22327335 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:05:25 GMT The government says imposing a cap on benefits will "encourage people into work", as it is introduced in four London boroughs ahead of its roll-out across England, Scotland and Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22148764#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22148764 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:01:54 GMT Government figures show 25% fewer households than expected will be hit by a benefit cap, ahead of its launch in four areas of London on Monday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22121323#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22121323 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:07:27 GMT Chancellor George Osborne says he is "in tune" with "the great majority of the country" on changes to welfare. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22059630#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22059630 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:23:49 GMT Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander says income tax changes that have come into effect will help make work pay. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22045008#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22045008 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:32:21 GMT The government is to scale back some of its plans to test a radical new reform to the welfare system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21972026#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21972026 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:47:10 GMT How will a change in housing benefit rules work? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21321113#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21321113 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:10:24 GMT Universal benefits for pensioners will be protected for almost a year after the 2015 general election, Downing Street says. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21301826#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21301826 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:47:51 GMT Some 270,000 people have opted out of receiving child benefit, owing to changes in rules affecting higher earners which are now in force. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20938550#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20938550 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:05:20 GMT An expert explains how you can find out what benefits and tax credits you may be entitled to. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21234739#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21234739 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:01:17 GMT Dozens of different benefits are available for people to claim in the UK, but some are better known than others. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11717254#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11717254 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:12:44 GMT BBC personal finance correspondent Simon Gompertz answered your questions in a live Twitter Q&A. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22030919#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22030919 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:16:42 GMT Changes to disability benefits have come into force in some parts of the UK. So, how does it affect you? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22064784#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22064784 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:49:36 GMT How to deal with the taxman's letters http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20298774#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20298774 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:01:26 GMT The government says it will spend an extra £1bn a year by 2020 helping older people in England pay for long-term care http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21507462#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21507462 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:27:50 GMT Your savings and investments http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150444#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150444 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:45:15 GMT Your debts http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205461#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205461 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:45:23 GMT Your tax bill http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205460#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205460 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:45:35 GMT Life at work http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150445#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150445 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:45:52 GMT Pensions http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150443#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150443 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:46:03 GMT Benefits and tax credits http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205459#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205459 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:46:18 GMT Running a business http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205462#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12205462 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:46:29 GMT Your home http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150361#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-12150361 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:44:58 GMT BBC guidelines for financial journalists http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidance-financial-summary http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/page/guidance-financial-summary Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:06:24 GMT At the Money Matters Roadshow, one person asks if he is entitled to claim benefits on top of his pension. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12908544#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12908544 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:23:06 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has outlined plans to press ahead with changes in April to allow couples to share maternity leave. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12207128#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12207128 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:35:42 GMT One of the biggest welfare overhauls explained http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11735673#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11735673 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:03:34 GMT Three claimants describe how they will be affected by changes http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22067379#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22067379 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:47:46 GMT Will nine out of ten people really be better off after the reforms? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22014188#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22014188 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:28:45 GMT Explaining the changes to the rules on child benefit, affecting a million families. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17854937#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17854937 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:30:15 GMT Is the benefit system too baffling to be solved? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19947214#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19947214 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:25:12 GMT Time to budget as tax, benefit and pension changes kick in http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17596416#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17596416 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:01:40 GMT The benefit family on £30,000+ a year http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16812185#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16812185 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:47:20 GMT What do credit reference agencies know about you? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10923819#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10923819 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:25:22 GMT