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DWP Universal Credit and State Pension Payments to Arrive 3 Days Early Before August Bank Holiday

The DWP will issue early payments for Universal Credit, State Pension, and other benefits due to the August bank holiday, ensuring recipients receive funds before the weekend disruption.

International Business Times UK

Record 10.2 Million Over-65s Set to Pay UK Income Tax as Frozen Thresholds Bite

More retirees are becoming taxpayers as frozen allowances and rising pension income widen the UK's income tax net, HMRC projections show.

International Business Times UK

HMRC issues update on State Pension tax error that affected 1.4 million pensioners

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners....

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Hike to UK pension age a 'fundamental injustice' to Scotland, Andy Burnham told

PLANS to bring forward a rise in the state pension age by seven years have been branded a "fundamental injustice" to Scotland with new…

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UK Pensioner couples could see £66 monthly increase from July as pension credit payments rise by 4.8%

Many of pensioners receiving Pension Credit are set to see their payments rise from July after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased the benefit by 4.8 per cent.

The Times of India

Pensioners Could Receive Up to £1,743 Every Four Weeks Through State Pension and PIP

Over 680,000 pensioners now receive Personal Independence Payment, offering up to £1,743.60 every four weeks. This increase is linked to policy changes and the rising State Pension age.

International Business Times UK

State Pension Is Just £22 Away From Triggering Income Tax for Millions of Pensioners

Rising State Pension payments are pushing UK pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Here's a look at the impact of the frozen Personal Allowance and how to manage potential tax bills effectively.

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Martin Lewis warns State Pension could face changes and why some pensioners may soon pay tax

Martin Lewis has raised fresh concerns about the future of the State Pension, suggesting that while it is unlikely to be scrapped altogether, changes could be

The Fashion Central

The 'error' that could be affecting your State Pension contributions revealed by Martin Lewis - here's what to do about it

The financial journalist and Money Saving Expert founder has explained why you could be missing out on thousands of pounds

Woman & Home

State pension: How to check yours, how to buy missing years and everything else you need to know

Figuring out what you’ll have saved up for retirement can be a daunting task – here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis' MSE Urges Pensioners to Claim £50k they could be Owed

Thousands of Brits who tried to boost their State Pension just before the crucial deadline may have been blocked by a last-minute technical error.

The Fashion Central

DWP State Pension to increase next week – full amounts and dates confirmed

The DWP has confirmed the new April 2025 State Pension rates, which will appear in bank payments from next week

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis issues 'lucrative' advice for anyone aged under 73

Martin Lewis on a 10-minute check that can add £10,000 to your state pension and it might not cost you a penny.

The National (Scotland)

HMRC issues £900 fine warning over tax returns after interest cut

HMRC has cut the interest rate on late payments in response to the Bank of England's recent base rate cut

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More than 331,000 Waspi women in Scotland, figures suggest

Data from the House of Commons Library shows hundreds of thousands of Scottish women are impacted by the changes to the state pension age.

The National (Scotland)

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

The Guardian - UK

Brent crude tumbles below $70 per barrel as oversupply fears hit oil price – as it happened

Brent crude has hit its lowest level since December 2021

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to act quickly on state pension communication compensation plans

It comes after a Work and Pensions Committee session with campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) and the PSHO.

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The Independent UK

Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April

Experts have said a potential increase to the state pension of 8.5% could re-ignite the debate around the sustainability of the triple lock.

Chronicle Live

DWP error means up to 10 million Universal Credit claimants risk being underpaid

Some may have bought National Insurance contributions to top-up their state pension when they didn't need to, report finds

Daily Record

State Pension ‘time bomb’ warning to UK Government if retirement age rises to 68 before planned date

The UK Government is being urged to rethink its entire strategy of expecting workers to work even longer.

Daily Record

New proposals calling for income tax on State Pension to be scrapped due official response

The freezing of the Personal Allowance at £12,570 could see more pensioners paying tax this year.

Nottingham Post

People on PIP or DLA could be due monthly payments of up to £739 next year

The Bank of England's current September CPI forecast is 7 per cent, which would see another bumper boost next April for people on the Basic and New State Pension over the 2024/25 financial year

Daily Record

Older people living on their own could be due £3,500 annual State Pension top-up

Households aged between 65-74 had an average weekly spend of £455 in 2021/22.

Manchester Evening News

Warning that next year's State Pension increase could 'see millions more retirees' forced to pay income tax

Finance experts warn many over retirement age face unexpected tax bill - and urge early action

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