12 h. ago Pension scheme used by 5 million 'to be hit with new threshold' in Budget tax raid

The Treasury is reportedly preparing a tax change on a scheme used by millions that Rachel Reeves is said to view as 'unfair' to some people

Economics

34 h. ago Use our income tax calculator to see how the Budget could affect YOU

HOUSEHOLDS may have been spared by an income tax hike, but there are still plenty of other ways YOUR pocket could be picked in the Budget. A stealth tax raid expected to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Budget next Wednesday is set to hammer households. Millions of workers and pensioners face being...

Economics

39 h. ago All the discounts pensioners can claim before Christmas worth £7,848

CHRISTMAS is an expensive time of the year - but millions of pensioners can cushion the blow by applying for £7,848 worth of freebies. Benefits include free NHS prescriptions and eye tests, as well as extra support for your broadband and water bills. Here are the main discounts and freebies available to pensioners as Christmas...

Economics

62 h. ago New way for older people to claim backdated State Pension payments

The DWP has issued more than £900 million in arrears payments for historical State Pension errors.

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners with these health issues could be due up to £458 each month from April

This change could affect more than 1.7 million people of State Pension age across Great Britain

Economics

6 d. ago Mum left 'suicidal' and 'in tears' after DWP demanded £5k debt she didn't owe

Sarah McKenzie said she felt suicidal after getting a letter telling her she owed £5,000 to the DWP and despite benefits bosses confirming it was a mix-up, she still received regular demands

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'is set to announce a milkshake tax' as millions of workers, savers and pensioners face brutal assault in Budget with Chancellor poised for 'stealth' raids

The Chancellor is believed to be gearing up to make sweeping changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy.

Economics

6 d. ago Millions of workers, savers and pensioners face brutal assault in Budget with Reeves poised for 'stealth' raids after ditching 'up

Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks set to keep the long-running freeze on thresholds in place for another two years, despite humiliatingly dropping plans to increase income tax.

Economics

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions or pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

Events

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions of pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

Events

8 d. ago How 1million will pay tax for the first time if Budget raid goes ahead – min wage and pensioners will be hit hardest

A MILLION extra people will be dragged into paying income tax if Rachel Reeves presses ahead with a punishing stealth rise, a new report reveals. Pensioners and minimum wage earners face being hit by tax thresholds being frozen for a further two years to help balance the books. Income tax thresholds are frozen until 2028, so...

Economics

9 d. ago DWP claimants told 'don't ignore letter' or your payments could stop

The DWP has issued a warning to benefit claimants - with a minister saying responding is 'crucial'

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners start landing in bank accounts

Payments of between £100 and £300 will continue until mid-December.

Economics

1 week ago WASPI call for ‘immediate’ State Pension age compensation payout for millions of women

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said his department would review the decision not to compensate women born in the 1950s.

Economics

1 week ago Fury as four million Brits receive jobless benefits WITHOUT the need to look for work

FOUR million people are receiving jobless benefits without the need to look for work. The number is half the eight million who claim Universal Credit. The Department for Work and Pensions figures heap more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves — months after a welfare shake-up to save £5billion was shelved. Reform UK’s Lee Anderson said:...

Economics

1 week ago Use these 3 kitchen scraps for greener, thicker grass in November

If you want a lush green lawn, then it's crucial to take care of your grass before winter even begins. And there's no need to spend a fortune on chemicals when there are simple natural remedies available

Politics

1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment rules show five benefits that may not be eligible

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that more than nine million people born before September 22, 1959, will receive between £100 and £300 in Winter Fuel Payments

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

1 week ago Benefits claimants eligible for DWP Christmas Bonus unchanged Since 1972

The DWP is set to issue a 10 Christmas bonus to millions of pensioners and benefit claimants in the first week of December and it hasn't changed since the scheme was launched in 1972

Politics

1 week ago DWP could delay retirement payments for millions of people amid State Pension age changes

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Economics