A Leeds woman was left shocked after receiving a £1,000 bill from her broadband provider, a charge she later discovered was hidden in the small print of her contract. Her story serves as a cautionary tale for UK consumers, highlighting the importance of reading service agreements carefully to avoid unexpected financial consequences. How It Happened … Read more
The UK government has announced a major reform of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), aimed at benefiting around 1.3 million low-income workers. The changes are designed to make the sick pay system fairer, with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirming that some workers could be up to £100 per week better off as a … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is continuing its transition from legacy benefits to Universal Credit, a shift that will affect thousands of claimants across the UK. As part of this managed migration process, a DWP benefit worth up to £5,600 annually will end in 13 areas this month, with those affected required to … Read more
Driving in the United Kingdom comes with a set of legal responsibilities. One of the most important among them is ensuring that drivers have the necessary documents to prove their right to be on the road. While UK law does not require motorists to physically carry these documents at all times, failing to produce them … Read more
A new survey by H&R Block Canada has revealed that a significant portion of Canadian gig workers initially planned to underreport or entirely omit their gig economy earnings from their tax filings. However, a majority had a change of heart upon learning about newly implemented Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules that require digital platforms to … Read more
California families enrolled in the Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) program can expect their March 2025 stimulus payment of $725 to arrive on March 15, 2025. This initiative, launched in December 2024, provides monthly financial assistance to low-income families in Sacramento County to help cover essential expenses like rent, food, and childcare. With thousands … Read more
Dameron Hospital Association, based in Stockton, California, has agreed to a $650,000 class-action settlement following a ransomware attack in December 2023 that compromised the sensitive information of over 262,000 patients. The breach exposed Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial details, prompting a lawsuit alleging that the hospital failed to adequately protect patient data. Although … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some UK pensioners will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this month to help with rising energy costs. This one-off payment is not made directly to pensioners’ bank accounts but is applied as a discount on their electricity bills. It is part of the government’s … Read more
One Brooklyn Health System (OBH) has agreed to a $1.5 million class-action settlement following a data breach that compromised the personal and medical information of more than 235,000 individuals. The breach, which took place between July 9 and November 19, 2022, impacted patients of Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical … Read more
From April 1, 2025, UK drivers will experience major changes in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)—commonly known as car tax. The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that petrol and diesel vehicle owners will face significantly higher costs, with some high-emission car owners paying up to £5,490 in their first year alone. Even electric vehicle … Read more