SNP demands pension age freeze for Scots in UK review
SNP MSP warns Scotland faces being 'punished again' as UK Labour government reviews state pension age. Calls for halt to increase due to lower life expectancy.
SNP MSP warns Scotland faces being 'punished again' as UK Labour government reviews state pension age. Calls for halt to increase due to lower life expectancy.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026-2028. Learn how this affects retirement plans and why further rises are being considered.
Millions of UK families miss out on a 25% pension top-up during parental leave. Experts urge action to close the 'Parenthood Pension Gap'. Check your eligibility now.
State pensioners aged 80+ receive a 25p weekly 'age addition', unchanged since 1971. Critics call it 'insulting' as its value has plummeted. Discover the future of this payment.
UK drivers could receive £700 compensation faster for mis-sold car finance. The FCA has moved the deadline for firms to handle complaints forward by two months. Find out if you're eligible.
A Warwickshire village is being 'destroyed' by HS2 construction, with a refugee saying the noise is louder than Kyiv bombs. The primary school is shrinking as families move away. Read the full story.
An Australian with a means-tested pension urges the DWP to adopt the model. Times specialist says the unpopular idea persists because it addresses fiscal pressures.
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
Millions of UK drivers face reduced compensation in the car finance mis-selling scandal, as legal experts criticise the FCA's proposed payout scheme. Discover your rights.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 starting in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim and how to plan for the changes.
The DWP announces a significant £865 annual increase for couples on State Pension from April 2026. Discover the new rates and what it means for your income.
Thousands of former coal industry staff see pensions rise by 41% as a £2.3bn government reserve is handed over. Find out who qualifies and why.
Thousands of ex-miners to receive a £100 weekly pension increase and a £5,500 average lump sum just before Christmas. The move follows the release of a £2.3bn government reserve fund. Read the full story.
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
Millions face Christmas travel disruption. Know your rights for compensation on delayed trains and flights. Plan ahead with expert advice from Quotezone.co.uk.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 4.8% rise in state pensions. Those on the new state pension will receive an extra £575 annually. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of UK state pensioners will receive an early £921 payment next week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out if you are affected and what the new weekly rate will be.
Sixteen victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing have been awarded nearly £20 million in damages. The settlements follow a public inquiry that found serious security failings. Read the full story.
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
A Willenhall businessman says his firm faces a 'slow and painful death' due to railway works, demanding £260k compensation. Read his story and the official response.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
Over 12 million UK pensioners will gain up to £575 each as the DWP confirms a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026. Learn about the Pension Credit increases and new tax rules.
The Labour government is proposing to remove the £118,000 cap on unfair dismissal payouts, a move businesses fear could lead to unlimited compensation claims. Learn the details and timeline.
The government is reviewing its refusal to pay £2,950 WASPI compensation after new evidence came to light. Read the latest on the potential payout for 3.5 million women.
State pensioners warned a Labour U-turn on WASPI women compensation could cost £10.5bn. Experts call it a 'reckless' move that prioritises noise over fairness. Read the full analysis.
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.
Major changes to the UK state pension age will start in 2026, affecting millions. Find out if you'll have to work longer and how to plan your finances.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.