Lydia Amazouz
Millions Affected as Triple Lock Pension Increase Cut by £11.50 a Month
Recently released figures show that the expected £655 pay rise in April 2025 is unlikely to happen. Instead, people can now expect £11.50 less per month than originally anticipated. Under…
State Pensioners to Receive Up to £925 Monthly Under New Triple Lock Reform
According to the latest figures issued the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, average regular earnings growth decreased by to 4.5% (with bonuses) in the three months leading to June. This…
Older People Eligible for Up to £2,000 Back Payments Per Year on State Pension
According to Sir Steve Webb, a former LIb Dem pensions minister, new evidence indicates that mistakes are still being made when it comes to State Pension payment claims. State Pension…
New Vehicle Tax Charges Set to Hit Motorists with Massive Costs
New vehicle tax changes scheduled for next spring have been heavily criticized and described as unfair by many drivers. New Vehicle Tax Set to Affect Electric Car Owners Starting in…
Parents Could Receive £5,000 Parental Tax Allowance Under New HMRC Proposal
A conservative think tank has proposed a £5,000 Parental Allowance, urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC to consider it. Onwards has joined parenting platform Mumsnet to suggest offering a £5,000 tax…
DWP Issues Important Letter and Urges State Pensioners Not to Ignore It
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important warning to state pensioners who claim Tax Credit. The individuals concerned will be sent a letter in the post…
Santander Issue Urgent Warning to All Bank Account Holders
Santander has started using deepfakes to warn about the dangers of AI scams, as many people in the UK remain uninformed or confused by this new threat. Rising AI Deepfake…
State Pension Blocked for 12 Months for People Born in These Years
Individuals born in these specific years are set to experience a 12-month delay in receiving their state pension due to policy changes. State Pension Changes May Affect Individuals Born in…
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…