If you are 80 or older and receiving the basic state pension, you may be eligible for a small increase in your payments. The UK government gives an extra 25p a week, or £13 a year, to those who qualify. If you’re in this age group and get the basic state pension, you should have … Read more
A major public campaign asking the UK Government to raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 has received an official response. The movement has gained strong support, with over 250,000 people signing a petition to push the change. The demand focuses on helping low-income workers and pensioners who are being dragged into … Read more
If you are planning for retirement, there’s an important update you need to be aware of. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that starting April 2026, the State Pension age in the UK will begin increasing from 66 to 67. This change will happen gradually over two years and will fully take … Read more
UK state pensioners saw a 4.1% rise in April 2024, thanks to the triple lock system. Now, many are looking ahead to see how much payments might increase again next year. Finance experts say wage growth could play a big role in the 2025 State Pension increase, but inflation still remains a wild card. What … Read more
DWP £230.25 per week for State Pensioners born before 1960: If you were born in the early 1960s, there’s an important update you should know about. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK is asking people born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961 to urgently check when they can start … Read more
£500 Cost of Living Support: If you’re struggling with rising costs, there may be financial help available for your household. Worcestershire County Council is offering support of up to £500 through the Household Support Fund. This money is meant to help with energy bills and essentials like heating or food, and is part of a … Read more
£200 Cost of Living Payments: If you live in Salford and are struggling with energy costs, there’s some good news for you. Salford City Council has confirmed that it will be giving certain residents £200 this winter to help with rising energy bills. This support is part of the Household Support Fund, a government-funded programme … Read more