State Pension exempt from DWP bank account checks
The DWP's new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud will not apply to the State Pension, protecting millions of pensioners. Learn about the crackdown and the controversy.
The DWP's new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud will not apply to the State Pension, protecting millions of pensioners. Learn about the crackdown and the controversy.
The government has rejected calls to reform the Dangerous Dogs Act, prioritising public safety. Learn about the banned breeds, the XL Bully addition, and the legal consequences for owners.
Households in the UK could see their council tax bills reduced to zero if a resident has a severe mental impairment and receives certain DWP benefits. Find out if you qualify.
HMRC confirms plans to exempt up to a million state pensioners from income tax, with a new system set to be operable from April 2027. Get the full details.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a payment increase of up to £575 from April 2026, thanks to the triple lock. Find out how much you'll get and the long-term questions it raises.
The DWP faces calls to deny a lump sum payout to wealthier WASPI women, but campaigners argue compensation is about injustice, not means-testing. Read the full debate.
The UK government's new Pensions Scheme Bill introduces three key reforms for 2026, including dashboards, targeted support, and investment rules. Discover how these changes will affect your retirement savings.
UK drivers must prepare for significant 2026 road law changes, including higher London Congestion Charges, new EV fees, and stricter drink-drive limits. Stay informed to avoid fines.
Millions of UK pensioners will see a significant income boost from April 2026 as the DWP hikes the Basic State Pension and Pension Credit. Find out how much more you could get.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their income rise from April 2026, with the full state pension increasing by £575. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
UK state pensioners aged 66+ can increase their weekly DWP payments by 1% for every nine weeks they defer. Learn how automatic deferral and lump sum options work.
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
Millions of UK state pensioners are set for a £1,900 income increase by 2029 due to the triple lock. Labour commits to the policy, contrasting with Tory uncertainty. Read the full forecast.
UK pensioners aged 80+ with a low basic State Pension could be eligible for an annual top-up of £5,496.40. Learn the eligibility rules and how to claim this vital DWP support.
Major state pension changes from 2026 will see the age rise from 66 to 67, forcing millions to delay retirement. Learn how to plan your finances now.
Pensioners born before 1951 face a stark £2,800 annual shortfall under confirmed 2026/27 state pension rates. Discover the growing inequality in the UK pension system.
The DWP is moving the retirement goalposts. From April 2026, the state pension age will increase from 66 to 67. Find out how this change affects your retirement plans.
A new Parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to lower the historic vehicle tax exemption age from 40 to 35 years. Find out how this could benefit owners of 'modern classics'.
Millions of UK pensioners on the basic State Pension will see a £439 annual increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your income and the potential tax implications.
The new state pension will rise to £12,547 in April 2026, a £575 annual increase. Find out exactly how much more you'll get and what the triple lock means for you.
Major changes to the UK state pension age begin in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim based on your date of birth and how it affects your retirement plans.
The government introduces a new £1,000 rule to consolidate small pension pots. Learn how this reform aims to boost retirement savings for millions.
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% payment rise in April 2026, alongside a pension age increase and a Pension Credit boost. Learn the key dates and figures to plan your finances.
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% income boost from April 2026, but must also prepare for a rising pension age. Get the essential details on the three key changes.
Thousands of UK state pensioners on the basic rate will receive their £706 payment early this week. The DWP confirms revised dates due to the New Year's Day bank holiday.
Thousands of pensioners, including Maurice Alphandary, face lifetime losses up to £200k as Labour's PPF inflation increase won't start until 2027. Read their fight for justice.
SNP MSP warns Scotland faces being 'punished again' as UK Labour government reviews state pension age. Calls for halt to increase due to lower life expectancy.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026-2028. Learn how this affects retirement plans and why further rises are being considered.
Millions of UK families miss out on a 25% pension top-up during parental leave. Experts urge action to close the 'Parenthood Pension Gap'. Check your eligibility now.