Financial columnist Matthew Lynn defends retirees as calls grow to scrap the Triple Lock, arguing pensioners are unfairly blamed for ballooning welfare costs while COVID spending remains the larger issue.
Personal finance experts warn the state pension triple lock, a key benefit for retirees, could be scrapped due to its escalating £15.5bn annual cost by 2030, sparking political debate.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms state pension and benefit payments will be paid early for May bank holidays, following recent April increases.
Dudley councillors have expressed frustration over a two-year delay in receiving an external audit report on the failed sale of a former leisure centre, calling it unacceptable.
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A parliamentary petition calling for HMRC to increase the personal tax allowance from £12,570 to £18,000 has gained 7,000 signatures, urging the Labour government to address fiscal drag issues.
An MP's Friday constituency visits were delayed due to media interviews about a sacked US ambassador's security vetting failure. Afterward, the MP met local charities, a football club, and residents concerned about lorry traffic.
The Labour government is under pressure to create an extra bank holiday on St George's Day in April, with petitions arguing it would boost the economy and celebrate English cultural identity.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage refuses to apologise for calling top civil servant Olly Robbins 'the enemy within' in 2018, while praising his professionalism amid the Peter Mandelson security vetting row.
New DWP powers under the Fraud, Error and Recovery Act 2025 will allow bank account checks for 1.4 million Pension Credit claimants, alongside Universal Credit and ESA recipients.
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King Charles III has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II would have been deeply troubled by current global affairs, while urging unity for peace and justice in a heartfelt tribute on her 100th birthday anniversary.
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to issue state pensioners backpayments of around £780 in May, equivalent to three months of Pension Credit. This financial boost could provide up to £4,300 annually for eligible retirees.
Retirees are saving thousands annually as council tax bills drop from £2,500 to £0 following successful Pension Credit applications, with additional benefits like free TV licenses and discounts.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the state pension age will rise from 66 to 67, a change experts anticipated but warn creates long-term challenges for workers and employers.
A £3.4m AI modernisation plan by Gloucestershire County Council faces scrutiny over potential US government access to residents' personal data under American laws like the Cloud Act.
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With crucial local elections days away, Birmingham faces its most uncertain political future. The bins strike, financial crisis, and five-party battle make forecasting impossible.
Birmingham Dispatch's first election hustings sells nearly all tickets with ITV's Lewis Warner moderating. Meanwhile, New Street Station begins a £17m escalator replacement project affecting 24 units installed just 11 years ago.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts MPs about the Peter Mandelson ambassador appointment, amid claims he wasn't informed of failed security clearance, sparking calls for resignation.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed adjustments to payment dates for state pensions, Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, and other benefits in May due to bank holidays.
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP to uprate the £10 Christmas Bonus for state pensioners to £180, reflecting inflation since its 1972 introduction, with over 5,000 signatures already gathered.
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State pensioners may receive their £965 payments early in May because of bank holidays. The DWP is adjusting schedules for May 4 and 25, affecting those with due dates on these days.
The Department for Work and Pensions' Support for Mortgage Interest scheme provides up to £610 monthly to help cover interest payments for eligible households on five key benefits, with claims rising significantly.
The Department for Work and Pensions has reinstated automatic Winter Fuel Payments, providing £300 to eligible pensioners in England and Wales without requiring any action from recipients.
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the new state pension by £11.05 weekly, bringing payments to £241.30. This increase benefits those born after specific dates, providing an extra £45 in May.
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or ESA face bank account checks under new DWP powers aimed at reducing welfare fraud and errors.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is denying a £575 state pension increase to 450,000 expats in countries without uprating agreements, potentially costing retirees over £77,000.
The Department for Work and Pensions will provide a £965 payment to state pensioners aged 66 to 75 in May 2026, with the full new State Pension rate set at £241.30 weekly.
Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Ryan Priest faces criticism for securing road repair priorities in exchange for budget support, arguing it's effective local representation ahead of May elections.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, extending support to three million additional households.
Millions of state pensioners will receive increased Winter Fuel Payments this year, with some eligible for an extra £100. Payments are now income-linked, targeting those with annual incomes under £35,000.
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Money expert Martin Lewis expressed emotion as the government confirmed changes to aggressive council tax debt collection practices, extending deadlines and capping fees.
