9 d. ago More than 100,000 pensioners in this group to lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment in 2026

Expert say one group will be hit by state pension increases

Economics

1 week ago Set pieces and squad depth: Arsenal aim to maintain edge over Manchester City

Mikel Arteta’s side need to improve their record after Champions League games, starting against his former mentorMikel Arteta seems to relish being a problem solver. Conceding lots of goals from set pieces? Hire a specialist coach who will transform your team into one of the most efficient in the Premier League. Finding it hard to get one over on your former boss after a run of eight straight defeats? Devise a gameplan that restricts their most important players and lead Arsenal to five games unbeaten against Manchester City if you include the Community Shield win in 2023, equalling the longest streak of any manager against Pep Guardiola, alongside Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel.“To beat them we had to lose against them,” Arteta said after the scrappy 1-0 victory at the Emirates in October 2023 that was Arsenal’s first over City in the Premier League since December 2015. “The team showed a real maturity that comes from experiences. Sometimes you need that to become a better team.” C...

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2 w. ago DWP explains exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The DWP has confirmed the rules around who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and how much pensioners will get

Economics

3 w. ago Major change to contactless card payment limits as £100 maximum could be ditched

New changes to how British shoppers use contactless payments via debit or credit card could be introduced to become more in-line with how smartphone payments are made

Economics

3 w. ago £100 payment limit in UK shops could be scrapped after October 15

Major changes are being considered for everyone with a bank card

Economics

last month DWP confirms date state pensioners can claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment gives between £100 and £300 to people over the State Pension age to help with heating costs

Economics