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New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

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People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could also be due extra benefits

Adult Disability Payment

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 42 working days to process.

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PIP could provide up to £749 every month to people with respiratory conditions

Personal Independence Payments

Nearly 139,000 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment for over 20 respiratory conditions.

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War widows urged to claim ‘Recognition Payment’ before scheme closes in October

The time-limited scheme will come to an end after helping hundreds of war widows and widowers.

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Energy switching checklist to help people beat the new Ofgem price cap

The October price cap will be announced by Ofgem on August 27.

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Thousands of pensioners receive HMRC tax refunds of up to £106,900

Around 60,000 pension savers claimed HMRC refunds in the 2023/24 tax year.

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New call for State Pension payments to be inherited by children or long-term partners

An online petition proposes that individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension.

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State Pension payments could rise by over £550 next year under the Triple Lock

The annual State Pension uprating in April could see nearly nine million older people pay tax in retirement.

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DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment warning to all pensioners

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

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Child Benefit payments set to end for some parents next week unless action taken

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

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WASPI women urge UK Government to ‘get around the table’ to discuss State Pension age compensation

This month marks 10 years of WASPI campaigning for State Pension compensation for millions of 1950s-born women.

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'Life-changing' 63p-a-day supplement for menopause helps women 'get back to their old self'

The supplement supports women's health before, during and after menopause and helps to maintain hormonal regulation, energy levels and muscle function

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HMRC warning for Vinted, Etsy and eBay users over 'criminal investigation'

Online sellers may need to keep records of their earnings

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Brits are more likely to brag about a bargain than becoming a parent

People said they don't like to show off but they're happy to share when they get a good deal

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'My husband's expensive hobby is costing me hundreds and I feel like a cash cow'

The woman feels she is being taken for a financial ride by her significant other

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New call to give all pensioners free bus travel between Scotland, England and Wales

An online petition wants to see governments negotiate UK-wide recognition of the concessionary bus travel scheme.

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Older people with these health issues most-likely to get up to £441 each month

Attendance Allowance

Nearly 1.7 million people currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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Former DWP employee warns of two-tier State Pension payments for older people

There are two State Pension platforms in the UK for people who reached retirement age before and after April 2016.

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Full list of Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts due for every pensioner household

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued from November.

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Free Galaxy Chromebook up for grabs in limited Samsung S25 Edge deal

A freebie has been rolled out as part of this handy tech deal

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State Pension boost of £300 each year for people looking after grandchildren

Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.

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B&M shoppers obsessed with £29 gift set that 'makes great present'

People searching for a cute gift months in advance might like B&M's latest offering

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10 items lying forgotten in the loft which could be worth a small fortune

Personal finance

Old coins, stamps and jewellery hiding in your attic could be worth up to £20,000.

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Economy experts warn UK Government will have to raise taxes at Autumn Budget

The Labour Government has ruled out increasing income tax, employees’ National Insurance Contributions and VA.

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