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War widows urged to claim ‘Recognition Payment’ before scheme closes in October
UK Government
The time-limited scheme will come to an end after helping hundreds of war widows and widowers.
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Thousands of pensioners receive HMRC tax refunds of up to £106,900
Pensions
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
State Pension
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
State Pension
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
Fuel bills
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
Child benefits
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
WASPI
This month marks 10 years of WASPI campaigning for State Pension compensation for millions of 1950s-born women.
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New call to give all pensioners free bus travel between Scotland, England and Wales
State Pension
An online petition wants to see governments negotiate UK-wide recognition of the concessionary bus travel scheme.
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Households advised to stockpile 30 litres of water per person amid 'future conflict' concerns
UK Government
The Government's Prepare website aims to get everyone to make sure they have some safety net in case of unforeseen national emergencies
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Former DWP employee warns of two-tier State Pension payments for older people
State Pension
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
Fuel bills
Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued from November.
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State Pension boost of £300 each year for people looking after grandchildren
State Pension
Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.
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Economy experts warn UK Government will have to raise taxes at Autumn Budget
Tax
The Labour Government has ruled out increasing income tax, employees’ National Insurance Contributions and VA.
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UK Government announces ‘major clampdown’ on Child Benefit to save £350 million
Child benefits
A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.
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DWP confirms thousands of young people across the UK to get training and work support
Benefits
The UK Government aims to ensure all 18-21-year-olds get the chance to ‘earn or learn’.
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New DWP update on plans to transform health and disability benefits
Benefits
A new panel will run separately to the Timms Review of PIPce Payment (PIP), but expertise and insight will be shared between the two.
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DWP urges people in their 60s to check State Pension age before changes start next year
State Pension
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.
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State Pension payments could be frozen due to soaring costs of annual uprating under Triple Lock
State Pension
Financial expert Claire Trott suggests further increases to the age of retirement may help control soaring State Pension costs.
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People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by up to £694
State Pension
Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.
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New calls for 2.3m people to receive 'carer credits' to help boost pension pots
Pensions
DWP research indicates 15 million people are not saving enough for their retirement.
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New call to increase Personal Allowance to £15,597 to help people boost finances
Personal finance
The Personal Allowance has been frozen at £12,570 since 2021 and will remain at that level until April 2028.
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Scots urged to prepare for 'one of biggest public safety exercises in history'
UK Government
Ian Murray issued the reminder ahead of the UK’s second national Emergency Alert test.
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People working past State Pension age this year due wages boost from employer
Personal finance
Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages
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New and existing Universal Credit claims under review for ‘incorrect payments’
Universal Credit
DWP has blocked £1 billion incorrect payments in a drive to protect people from falling into debt.
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