10 h. ago Pension change warning issued to Rachel Reeves ahead of Autumn Budget 2025

'Any limitation could cause long-term damage to people’s retirement prospects'

Events

21 h. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

66 h. ago UK Government warned State Pension age changes will disadvantage people in Scotland

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Events

67 h. ago Older people on PIP may be due enhanced mobility payments of £308 every month

The enhanced mobility rate of PIP also provides access to the Motability Scheme.

Economics

67 h. ago DWP offers £440 tax free monthly payments for common condition

It is a tax-free benefit paid every four weeks and is not affected by savings or income

Economics

3 d. ago Pension change warning as new 40% tax comes in from this date

There could be further tax changes in the Autumn Budget

Events

3 d. ago Pension changes row threatens Germany’s coalition government

Youth wing of conservatives say younger people will be left carrying can for older generation A row over pension changes is threatening the future of the German coalition government, with a youth wing of the conservatives of the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, gaining support for an attempt to block legislation which they argue will leave younger Germans carrying the can for the older generation.An 18-strong group of young MPs, the Junge Union, has been accused of holding Merz’s coalition government to ransom over its demands to revise proposed pension changes, which would guarantee pension increases for the next six years. Continue reading...

Politics

3 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

4 d. ago West Dunbartonshire WASPI campaigner slams "gaslighting" over compensation issue

The question of whether women disadvantaged by a change to the pension age has taken another turn as ministers re-consider the issue, with around 6,000 women affected locally.

Politics

4 d. ago Autumn Budget pension rumours and how it could impact your retirement pot

From rules around how much of your pension you can take tax-free, to changes to salary sacrifice schemes, we round up all the speculation and reveal what it could mean for you

Economics

4 d. ago Income tax thresholds and pension relief set to change next week

An expert has warned to take time to digest the changes before making any sudden changes

Economics

4 d. ago Payment warning to pensioners in Scotland due up to £305 heating help this winter

Social Security Scotland’s winter heating payments start landing in bank accounts from this month.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for 2025 £300 winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment is a one-off payment made to help people pay for heating during the winter months

Economics

6 d. ago What pension changes is Rachel Reeves considering in the budget?

One possible alteration was thought to be tax-free cash drawdowns, but the chancellor may have turned to salary sacrifice schemesRumours about what Rachel Reeves may, or may not, do to pensions in the budget continue to swirl.One much-debated possible change – cutting the amount of tax-free cash that people can take from their pensions – is said by some to be off the table, but reports have emerged that the chancellor has “salary sacrifice” pension schemes in her sights. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago 1.1million people missing out on DWP payment worth up to £441 every month

The new figures are from Policy in Practice, who are urging people to check what extra help they could be entitled to

Economics

7 d. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit pay day changes over Christmas and New Year

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP payments set to end for thousands of people on DLA next month

Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance is replacing the DWP benefit for everyone north of the border.

Politics

9 d. ago Everything you need to do in the next two weeks to protect your finances ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Budget

WITH the Budget just two weeks away, you might be wondering if there's anything you can do NOW to protect your finances. Every day new rumours are swirling about potential tax hikes, pension changes and cuts to different allowances. And while there is no shortage of speculation, there’s no way to know what measures the...

Economics

1 week ago People on any of these six benefits due extra £59 payment next month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

1 week ago Child Benefit back payments could be due for thousands of people this month

HMRC aims to complete a review of 23,500 claims by the end of next week.

Politics