Labour to campaign on narrow capital gains tax
Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property – excluding the family…
State pension age review hits ‘critical juncture’ as thousands of over-60s ‘already live in poverty’
Millions of over 60s could be affected as the Government’s state pension age review reaches a crucial stage.…
New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a…
New call for DWP to change State Pension payment inheritance rules
An online petition proposes that individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension. A…
Another major bank lowers fixed mortgage rates
BNZ has cut most of its fixed home loan rates from today. It’s the second cut to interest…
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…
Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300
Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.…
UK Government urged to increase Personal Allowance to prevent pensioners paying tax
The annual uprating in April will see the full New State Pension creep closer to the £12,570 Personal…
DWP Christmas Bonus payment for people on State Pension, PIP and other benefits
People will receive the £10 payment from the DWP if they meet eligibility requirements during the qualifying week…
Bread helps drive annual food price increase
Food prices increased 4.1% in the 12 months to September, the smallest annual increase since April. According to…
Bread helps drive annual food price increase
Food prices increased 4.1% in the 12 months to September, the smallest annual increase since April. According to…
‘No understanding’: The extreme cost of living crisis affecting Australia’s most remote communities
It’s just before dusk and a warm breeze is blowing off the Gulf of Carpentaria, carrying the voices…