Money
Bills, prices, savings and what changes in your wallet.
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UK to pilot digital gilt as Treasury pushes tokenised markets
The Treasury has set out plans for a digital government bond and named six firms to lead its first issuance, as it tries to make Britain a hub for digital assets.
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Six banks picked to run UK's first digital government bond pilot
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Morgan Stanley, NatWest and RBC Capital Markets will act as joint lead managers for the DIGIT pilot, expected by early 2027.
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Free careers advice rolled out through Jobcentres in England
Around 500 qualified advisers have moved into the Department for Work and Pensions, offering guidance to everyone whether they claim benefits or not.
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Youth hub opens in Rossendale to help young people find work
A new Youth Hub in Rossendale will offer CV advice, skills training, mental health and housing support to people aged 16 to 24, as part of a national rollout.
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Sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 told to prepare for digital tax
From 6 April 2027, around 1,077,000 more sole traders and landlords must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. HMRC says signing up now gives time to choose software and get ready.
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Supported housing residents keep more of earnings under new benefit rules
New rules taking effect today align Housing Benefit with Universal Credit, so more than 325,000 residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation are not left worse off when they work more hours.
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Report urges tailored support for neurodivergent workers
An independent panel says help should be based on individual need rather than diagnosis, as ministers push ahead with employment programmes.
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Energy bill tax cut starts today to give families breathing space
VAT has been removed from household electricity bills from today, cutting around £45 from the yearly energy price cap as part of the Prime Minister's 'everyday fixes'.
