A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
Asda urges shoppers aged 60+ to spend just £1 for soup, bread & unlimited hot drinks in its cafes. The initiative runs until end of February to combat winter financial pressures.
A leading financial writer calls for the DWP to end the £10 Christmas Bonus for pensioners, calling it an unaffordable 'charade'. Read the full debate.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces low-income pensioners reliant solely on the state pension will not pay income tax before 2027. Read the full details of the new rules.
UK household disposable income has plummeted to its lowest point since 2019, driven by a £6bn tax surge. Experts warn fiscal drag is eroding wage gains. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging more pensioners into tax. Experts warn of unfairness and hardship for those on low incomes. Read the full analysis.
A UK couple reveals how renting out their motorhome turned into a £135,000-a-year business, funding a holiday let. Discover how to start your own lucrative side hustle.
HMRC will adjust tax codes for around four million state pensioners with incomes over £35,000 to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments. Find out how much will be deducted monthly from 2026.
The DWP urges state pensioners to identify a six-letter code on bank statements for Winter Fuel Payments. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales with incomes under £35,000 will benefit.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension increase, adding £575 a year for millions. The move follows the triple lock but sparks a furious political row. Read the full details.
A shocking 250,000 older people have fallen into poverty since state pension age increases began. New research reveals the human cost of DWP rule changes. Read the full story.
Thousands may be missing out on up to £5,740 a year in DWP Attendance Allowance. Discover the 48 qualifying health conditions and see if you or a loved one is eligible.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
State pensioners are being warned about a resurgence of fake DWP and HMRC texts attempting to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the scam and protect vulnerable relatives.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
The body of a woman, believed to be missing pensioner Jill Grint, 79, was discovered in the River Yare in Norfolk. Police have informed her family. The death is not treated as suspicious.
A cross-party MPs' inquiry warns thousands aged 60-64 risk falling into poverty as the state pension age rises to 67. Read the urgent call for a government strategy.
Millions of UK pensioners are receiving up to £310 in bonus payments this winter. Find out what the Winter Fuel Payment and DWP Christmas Bonus mean for your finances.
Discover how HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme lets UK households earn up to £7,500 tax-free annually, potentially raising your total tax-free allowance to £20,070. Learn the rules and see if you qualify.
A stark warning for state pensioners as one in four adults faces scams weekly. Experts reveal the four most common frauds targeting retirees this winter and how to stay safe.
New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. The tax-free payment, unchanged for 50 years, faces criticism over its eroded value amid cost of living pressures.
UK state pensioners are warned about a sophisticated text scam impersonating DWP Winter Fuel Payments. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your finances.
Millions of UK pensioners receive Winter Fuel Payments, but some must repay. Discover the four key reasons, including the £35,000 income threshold. Learn the rules now.
Millions of UK state pensioners are receiving £200-£300 Winter Fuel Payments from December 1st. Check if you qualify for this essential energy bill support. #WinterFuelPayments
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to life for the murder of 87-year-old John Mackey, whom he robbed for his shopping. Read the full story and see how justice was served.
HMRC is intensifying scrutiny of UK social media accounts, targeting influencers and content creators for undeclared income. Tax experts warn of substantial fines for non-compliance. Learn how to stay compliant.
A premature OBR report reveals a three-year income tax threshold freeze, set to cost taxpayers billions and drag millions more pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full implications.
Police discovered a man's body at a Midlands farm while searching for missing 82-year-old Brian Wright. A homicide investigation is underway. Call 101 with information.