Category: Finance
Triple lock could be replaced by ‘more sustainable’ Australian option
The annual increase to the state pension is determined by the triple lock mechanism, but this has come under fire for being unpredictable …
State pensioners urged to ‘maximise’ 2 key allowances to avoid ‘higher tax band’
Pensioners could pay “a lot more tax” if they don’t plan carefully …
Warning as state pension increase could be ‘double-edged sword’ for retirees
Nearly nine million pensioners are expected to pay tax in retirement after the Government confirmed that the Personal Allowance will remain frozen. …
UK households issued one-week warning to avoid missing out on free electricity
Households can reap the benefits by simply downloading a free app, connecting their smart meter and signing up to join the scheme. …
DWP lists 5 types of people who will not get winter fuel payments in 2025 – full list
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reinstated winter fuel payments for millions this year. …
DWP Universal Credit benefits set for huge 6.2% rise ‘bigger than state pension’
Universal Credit is set for a bumper 6.2% increase in 2026, which is larger than the state pension increase. …
WASPI MP blasts Government for ‘wrong priorities’ over digital ID
The WASPI campaigners were at Parliament this week to call for compensation again …
British Gas urges customers to charge mobile phones between these hours
Households are urged to carry out energy guzzling tasks at certain times of the day. …
Older state pensioners missing out on £575 triple lock boost
Older state pensioners will not get the full £575 triple lock boost that new state pensioners will in 2026. …
Octopus Energy brings back £8 perk for customers until November 21
Customers of the major energy supplier can get access to a perk for a limited time. …
