What Is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?
Statutory Sick Pay is the minimum an employer must pay eligible employees who are off sick. This guide explains who qualifies, how long it…
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Rachel Stone
Personal Finance Editor
Rachel Stone writes about borrowing, budgeting, credit and consumer rights, with a focus on clear, practical guidance and pointing readers to trustworthy help.
What Is a Help to Save Account?
Help to Save is a government-backed savings account for people on certain benefits that pays a bonus on what you save. This guide explains…
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The High Income Child Benefit Charge Explained
The High Income Child Benefit Charge claws back some or all of your Child Benefit once income passes a threshold. This guide explains who…
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What Is Tax-Free Childcare?
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK government scheme that tops up money you pay towards approved childcare. This guide explains who qualifies, how…
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What Is Child Benefit?
Child Benefit is a regular payment from HMRC to people responsible for bringing up a child. This UK guide explains who can claim, how much…
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What Is PIP? Personal Independence Payment Explained
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability. This UK guide explains its…
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What Is Pension Credit?
Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit that tops up the income of people over State Pension age on a low income. This UK guide explains…
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What Is the Breathing Space Scheme?
The Breathing Space scheme gives people in problem debt legal protection from creditors while they get advice. This UK guide explains the…
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What Is a Debt Management Plan?
A debt management plan (DMP) is an informal agreement to repay your non-priority debts through one affordable monthly payment. This UK…
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