16 h. ago DWP urged to change State Pension payment inheritance rules for family members

An online petition proposes individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension

Economics

33 h. ago State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to start rising from from April

Economics

4 d. ago New calls made for radical change to State Pension and student fees

A petition urging the UK Government to 'review, reform and means-test the State Pension and scrap tuition fees' has been posted on the Parliament website

Politics

4 d. ago New calls for ‘apology and compensation’ for all Women affected by State Pension age changes

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision on State Pension age compensation with an outcome expected next month.

Politics

6 d. ago Almost 1million to cut back on pension when HMRC rules change

Experts say many people don't even know the changes are coming

Economics

7 d. ago Some pension savers ‘expect to cut contributions after salary sacrifice changes’

Research for Pensions UK indicated that the change, taking effect in 2029, could affect the behaviour of some pension savers.

Economics

1 week ago Can you guess which living room belongs to which royal? From palaces with a student bedsit feel to cluttered desks, not every quarters is utterly regal

From opulent palaces boasting grandeur to cosy, humble living cottages, The Crown Estate has many properties for the Firm to reside in across the UK.

Politics

1 week ago DWP benefit changes in 2026, Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

Experts have pulled together a full list of all the known changes due in the next 12 months, including the end of legacy benefits and increases in others

Politics

1 week ago State Pension age changes as millions could face delayed retirement

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 from April 2025, completing by 2028, with a further increase to 68 planned between 2044 and 2046

Economics

1 week ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for older people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

2 w. ago The major money changes in 2026 affecting your finances including new state pension age and vape tax

There are many financial changes coming in the new year following the Autumn Budget

Economics

2 w. ago Pensions timebomb: why Europe’s social contract is becoming unsustainable

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retireesIt has played a starring role in one of the worst periods of political turmoil in France since the 1960s. In Germany, it threatens the future of the coalition government. In Spain, thousands have taken to the streets to demand change.The right to a decent state pension has been a central plank of the European social contract for decades, but people are living longer, birthrates are falling, and the continent’s pension systems are, increasingly, unsustainable. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago DWP confirms New Year payment date changes this week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits delivered by DWP, Social Security Scotland and HMRC due to be paid early.

Economics

2 w. ago Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025: this quietly radical show continues to surprise

A tragedy in Hong Kong overshadows a festive episode of sidequests and subplots

Politics

3 w. ago DWP State Pension age major change in 2026 as payments increase in April

The State Pension age is set to begin rising while state pensioners will receive a larger increase

Economics

3 w. ago Pension age PIP claimants could get £308 backdated pay after law change

Certain groups of older people on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be able to ask the DWP to look again at their claim following a law change

Economics

3 w. ago Pension and NI threshold warning as people 'will lose out' over change

Shadow Treasury minister Mark Garnier said there was something to “hate” about it for everyone

Events

3 w. ago DWP update as 256,000 savers set to get higher payments in major pension change

Large numbers of pension scheme members are affected by the historic issue - and an update has been provided to MPs that could be highly significant

Economics

3 w. ago Major State Pension age next year to affect people born after this date

The government will introduce a significant change to the State Pension age from next year

Politics

3 w. ago State Pension age change next year to affect those born after this date

The State Pension age is set to rise gradually from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028, but only those born after certain dates will be affected

Politics