4 h. ago State pensioners awaiting triple lock boost could claim extra £4,000 from DWP

A finance expert urged state pensioners to check over their finances

Economics

40 h. ago Britain should copy Australia to reform 'costly' state pension triple lock, says the IFS

The state pension triple lock should be ditched after the next election in favour of the uprating system used in Australia, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies.

Economics

41 h. ago Martin Lewis warns people over certain age risk paying tax for first time

It comes as the state pension is set to rise by an even bigger amount than previously thought after a key figure used in the triple lock was revised

Events

48 h. ago State Pension uprating could be frozen due to soaring costs of Triple Lock

Financial expert Claire Trott suggests further increases to the age of retirement may help control soaring State Pension costs.

Economics

64 h. ago State pension to rise by more than expected next year as new figures released

Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth in between May to July, inflation in September, or 2.5%

Economics

66 h. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates this week

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

4 d. ago Government unveils national plan to recruit workers for energy transition

The strategy outlines how the Goverment will deliver on its promise for more than 400,000 extra jobs in the clean energy sector by 2030.

Politics

4 d. ago Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan

Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognitionPlumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said.The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Liverpool handed Alexander Isak boost before Manchester United clash after new Arne Slot claim

Reds’ record signing hunting first Premier League goal for new club after building up fitness

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves may announce triple lock change in Budget warns pensions director

State pension payments rise each April in line with the triple lock

Events

7 d. ago Full list of New and Basic State Pension weekly payments due from April

Pensioners could see an increase of over £570 next year under the Triple Lock.

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners set for bigger state pension boost than previously expected

It comes after a key figure used to calculate the triple lock, which guarantees the state pension increases every April, was revised upwards in a boost for pensioners

Politics

8 d. ago National Army Museum in Chelsea to get huge extension in £240m new homes plan

The new space will include 9,000 sq ft of extra gallery space and a 140 seat auditorium to enable museum to “tell the story of soldiers through the ages.”

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners could be set for bigger state pension boost than previously thought

Office for National Statistics data has shown an upwards revision to a wage growth figure which is used in the triple lock calculation.

Politics

1 week ago Sainsbury's and Argos launch massive recruitment for 19,000 Christmas roles with extra perks

Sainsbury's and Argos launch massive recruitment for 19,000 Christmas roles with extra perks  MyLondon

Politics

2 w. ago One of Manchester's top attractions needs cash to stop 'substantial damages'

It attracts 125,000 people every year - but bosses need extra funding to stop the damage

Events

2 w. ago Conservatives should stop defending triple lock ‘Ponzi system’, says senior Tory

Tom Tugendhat compared the UK economy to a ‘Ponzi system’ during a fringe event at the party conference in Manchester on Monday.

Politics

2 w. ago Major retailer plans to hire almost 20,000 extra staff to cope with Christmas rush

Some 17,000 will be hired by Sainsbury’s and 2,000 by Argos

Politics

2 w. ago Sainsbury’s and Argos to hire around 19,000 extra workers for Christmas

The retail group has opened applications for 17,000 seasonal roles at Sainsbury’s and 2,000 across Argos

Politics

2 w. ago Just one in five young adults in favour of pension triple lock

Just one in five young people are in support of the triple lock as fresh data reveals the mechanism is driving a wedge between generations.

Politics