Pensioners set for extra £714 from DWP
UK state pensioners could receive an extra £714 annually by deferring claims. Learn how waiting boosts your payout by 5.8% and if this strategy suits your circumstances.
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State pension rise brings tax sting for retirees
UK state pension set for a 4.8% rise, making retirees £1,300 better off. But a frozen tax allowance means many will face unexpected HMRC bills. Plan your retirement income now.
Woman hunted after Morrisons knifepoint robbery
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
£440 Bonus Confirmed for Pre-1951 State Pensioners
Millions of UK pensioners on the basic state pension will see a £440 income boost from April 2026, thanks to the triple lock. Discover how this affects you.
Foster's Lager Alcohol Content Reduced from 2026
Heineken UK confirms Foster's lager ABV will be reduced in 2026. Learn about the recipe change and the industry's call for an alcohol duty freeze.
Foster's Lager ABV reduced from February 2026
Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol content of Foster's lager from February 2026, citing duty reductions and health trends. Learn how this impacts taste and pricing.
State pension to rise by £575, confirms Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 annual increase for the state pension in the November Budget. The triple lock policy means millions will see payments rise to £12,548. Discover how this affects you.
Pensioners urged to do £3,900 DWP check
State pensioners are urged to check for a £3,900 DWP benefit ahead of a 4.8% Triple Lock increase next April. Expert advice on managing winter costs.
Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
Older pensioners set to miss £575 Triple Lock boost
Older state pensioners on the basic rate will miss out on a £575 annual boost due to the Triple Lock. Discover how the upcoming changes affect your income and the looming tax threshold issue.
State Pension £575 boost date confirmed for 2026
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension payments rise by £575 annually from April 6, 2026. Discover how the triple lock mechanism delivers this 4.8% increase.
Pre-1953 pensioners get £184 weekly under Triple Lock
Thousands of state pensioners born before 1953 will see weekly payments rise to £184.90 in 2026 under DWP Triple Lock. Find out how this affects your pension.
New State Pension to rise to £241.30 a week
DWP confirms a 4.8% state pension increase for 2025. Full new state pensioners could get £12,548 yearly. Discover the tax implications and policy future.
State pensioners face 'grossly unfair' tax demands
Exclusive investigation reveals how frozen tax thresholds are forcing state pensioners to pay income tax for the first time, creating financial hardship despite government promises.
State Pension: £456 Annual Rise Coming in 2025
Millions of state pensioners across the UK are set for a significant income increase next year as the triple lock mechanism promises another substantial rise. Discover how this will affect your payments.
Rowley Regis alcohol thief jailed after Tesco spree
A persistent thief from Rowley Regis has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly stealing alcohol from a local Tesco supermarket, with his final crime captured on dramatic CCTV footage.
4 Million Pensioners Face £1,500 Annual Shortfall
Millions of state pensioners are missing out on vital income despite the triple lock guarantee. Discover why thousands are underpaid and how to check if you're affected.
WASPI women warned over state pension triple lock threat
Millions of women born in the 1950s could see their state pension payments threatened by potential changes to the triple lock system, sparking fresh concerns about retirement security.
I Looked 80 at 25: My Life-Changing Transformation
A woman reveals how eliminating alcohol and sugar from her lifestyle reversed her premature ageing, taking her from looking decades older to glowing with health in an incredible transformation story.
Supermarkets scrap age checks for popular drinks
Tesco and Sainsbury's have quietly abolished age verification requirements for low-alcohol beverages in a move that could transform shopping experiences across Britain.
New State Pension Rates Revealed for 2025
Millions of pensioners across the UK are set for a significant income boost next year as the full breakdown of new State Pension rates is officially confirmed. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive from April 2025.
State pension increase confirmed for April 2025
Millions of pensioners across the UK are set to receive a significant boost to their state pension payments next year, with the Department for Work and Pensions confirming the triple lock mechanism will be applied.
State pension surge may push millions into tax bracket
A massive state pension increase could push millions of pensioners into paying income tax for the first time. Find out how the triple lock guarantee is creating an unexpected financial burden.
8.5 million pensioners face triple lock threat
Millions of state pensioners could see their income slashed as government considers breaking the triple lock promise, with new figures revealing the devastating impact on household budgets.
West Bromwich shop faces alcohol licence ban
A West Bromwich convenience store could lose its alcohol licence following police concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour linked to the premises.
Bob Mortimer Still Struggling With Grief For Sean Lock
Comedian Bob Mortimer opens up about his ongoing battle with grief following the tragic loss of his close friend and comedy partner Sean Lock, revealing how the pain still affects him deeply.
State Pension Boost: Extra £694 for Millions
UK state pensioners are set for a significant income boost as the triple lock guarantee delivers an extra £694 annually. Discover how this increase impacts household budgets and what it means for financial security.
Last Call: Birmingham Alcohol Licensing Consultation
Time is running out for Birmingham residents and businesses to influence upcoming alcohol licensing decisions that could transform local nightlife and community safety.
Labour urged to protect pensions from cost of living crisis
Exclusive: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer's government as campaigners demand immediate action on pension reforms and cost of living support for elderly households.
2 million pensioners face tax shock despite triple lock
Nearly two million pensioners are being dragged into the tax net as frozen thresholds clash with rising state pension payments, creating an unexpected financial burden for retirees across the UK.
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