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Medical misdiagnosis cost NHS £376 million in claims including cancer
The NHS paid out £376,478,329 in damages and legal fees for 1,207 claims related to medical misdiagnoses according to a new Freedom of Information request to NHS Resolution by Patient Claim Line. This marks a 3.24% increase since 2019 and follows a 2023 BMJ study showing around one in 18 primary and secondary care patients are affected by medical More...
Older carers ‘missing out on vital Pension Credit’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Tens of thousands of older carers are being denied critical financial help due to an ‘arcane’ and baffling benefits system that campaigners say is pushing many into poverty. New figures from Age More...
HMRC urges people working from home ‘don’t get caught out’ in new tax warning | Personal Finance | Finance
The tax office has warned remote workers to be cautious when claiming tax relief, as they could face a large repayment bill. In certain cases, those who work from home can claim tax relief from HM Revenue and More...
Lloyds Bank to close 27 branches in May 2025 – full list | Personal Finance | Finance
Lloyds Bank is set to close 27 branches in May in response to customers making fewer in-person visits. The shuttered branches will join the banking giant’s larger list of at least 48 locations to close in More...
Britons warned of new ‘convincing’ Gmail scam tricking victims into account access | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons have been warned of a new “convincing” Gmail scam circulating, which could pose a serious threat to account security. According to consumer champion Which?, fraudsters have impersonated Google by More...
Anyone who pays an energy bill told ‘claim back £200 now’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons are sitting on a goldmine, with £3 billion in dormant energy credit waiting to be claimed as households face high bills amidst an ongoing cost-of-living squeeze. Uswitch’s latest research reveals More...
DWP benefits and discounts available for those over State Pension age | Personal Finance | Finance
Across Great Britain, approximately 13 million individuals have now reached the State Pension age. The contributory benefit serves as the main source of income for many retirees, offering vital financial support More...
DWP powers to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP | Personal Finance | Finance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently affirmed its dedication to combating fraud and error within the benefits system, including the recovery of debts incurred through Personal Independent More...
One man can prevent global meltdown and Donald Trump wants his head | Personal Finance | Finance
Wall Street was rattled yesterday after a scathing attack by the former US president on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones plunged over 1,000 points, the S&P 500 dropped 2.8%, while the US More...
Barclays warns of rise in ‘devastating’ scam costing victims up to £19,000 | Personal Finance | Finance
Barclays Bank has issued a warning about the “devastating” rise in romance scams as online dating hits its 30-year anniversary. Data shows a 20% increase in these scams in the first three months of 2025, More...
