Lydia Amazouz
Pensioners Could Secure Winter Fuel Payment with £9,665 Income Boost
Thousands of pensioners who lost access to the Winter Fuel Payment due to a previous overhaul may now be eligible to receive it again. Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility May…
Complete List of Benefits and Payments Exclusive to Those Over State Pension Age
Almost 12.7 million people across the UK have now reached State Pension age; this number includes over 1.1 million residing in Scotland. Most retirees consider contribution-based benefits as their main…
WASPI Women Could Be Due £45,604 Payment from State Pension Loophole
Women who qualify for state pensions could be due a major windfall thanks to a little-known gap in the system which can result in backdated payments of up to £45,604. The…
State Pension Recipients to Receive £1,629 in August
Although the rules for Winter Fuel Payments have becomes stricter, reducing eligibility for many, there are still various benefits payment and cash handouts that those of state pension age can…
Intel Announces Major Layoffs and Strategic Overhaul Amidst Financial Losses
Intel has announced it will be reducing its staff by 15% as part of a $10 billion plan to save money by 2025. This means that over 15,000 jobs will…
Households in the UK Face £200 Fines for Throwing Away Toothpaste Tubes
UK households have been alerted they may have to face £200 fines for incorrectly disposing their toothpaste tubes. Waste Expert Warns UK Households of £200 Fines for Incorrectly Disposing of…
HMRC Warns State Pensioners They Risk Losing Full Pension Benefits
HMRC has alerted state pension recipients they might need to fill gaps in their National Insurance contributions in order to be able to get their full State Pension benefits. Individuals…
Foreign Office Issues Urgent Evacuation Warning: UK Tourists Told to ‘Leave Now’ and ‘Don’t Wait’
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent alert for UK citizens in Lebanon, urging them to “get out now” and warning that the government cannot be relied upon for evacuation…
All UK Residents with £1,000 in Bank Accounts Urged to Move Funds Before Thursday
A savings expert cautions that UK bank account users must act prior to August 1 to receive high interest rates on their investments. Expert Insights on High Savings Rates Ahead…
British Gas, EDF, OVO, and Octopus Customers Can Get £368 for Making One Simple Change to Their Boilers
British Gas, EDF, OVO and Octopus Energy can get up to £368 a year to make one simple change. The UK Government is encouraging households to replace their fossil fuel…
DWP to Direct Claimants to ‘Focus on Work’ Amid Benefits Overhaul
With the labour government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to change its priorities from welfare to work, according to the department’s new minister. UK Labour to…
BBC TV Licence Fees Reduced to £0 as 500,000 Households Opt Out of Payments
BBC TV licence holders have been told that they might be entitled to a free licence or a 50% reduction if they meet certain requirements This adjustment can help many…
State Pensioners Could Save £1,175 by Avoiding Higher Pension Fees
Pensioners who have worked for 30 years could be missing out on a £70,000 increase. New research indicates that state pensioners are losing over £1.2billion each year by transferring their…
Wilko Announces Return: New Stores and Opening Dates Revealed
Wilko, the popular British retail chain, has returned to the high street, launching five new stores to date, with a sixth on its way! Wilko Set for Comeback: New Ownership…
DWP Jobcentres and NHS Services Join Forces to Get People Back to Work
A new proposal suggests that Jobcentres, which serves those using Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Universal Credit across the UK, should integrate NHS services in order to…
Boots to Close Hundreds of Stores By End of the Summer: Find Out the Locations Affected
Boots, the well-known and established pharmacy and health and beauty retailer, has announced the closure of hundreds of its stores by the end of the summer. Amongst its 300 shops,…
Thousands of State Pensioners Warned They Could Be Missing Out on £11,500 Income Boost
A warning has been issued to State Pension-age individuals as the income gap between the poorest pensioners and those on average incomes widens. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies…
New Pension Reforms Set to Increase Retirement Income and Enhance Savings
Industry experts have welcomed new measures announced in the King’s speech on Wednesday, aimed at helping individuals increase their pension savings. However, they note that further efforts are required. The…
Workers to Receive £1,654 Wage Increase under Labour Government
Millions of employees are set to receive an important increase in their wages under the Labour government. The party has rolled out plans to revamp the minimum wage, providing a major…