HMRC warns over 55% tax on early pension access
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
The Government confirms a £150 cost-of-living payment via reduced energy bills from April 2026. Major suppliers will apply it automatically. Find out how to benefit.
Thousands of former coal industry staff see pensions rise by 41% as a £2.3bn government reserve is handed over. Find out who qualifies and why.
Nearly 40,000 former mineworkers are receiving a one-off £5,500 payment and a 41% weekly pension increase. Discover how this historic payout corrects a decades-long injustice.
HMRC announces revised payment dates for Child Benefit over the festive period. Find out if your payment is affected and how to check your schedule.
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
The DWP is distributing crucial winter payments, including Cold Weather and Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £1,085. Check if you qualify for this vital financial support before Christmas.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
The DWP confirms altered state pension payment dates in December due to Christmas bank holidays. Find out when your money will arrive to budget effectively.
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Millions of UK state pensioners will see an extra £10 payment this December. Find out who is eligible and when the DWP Christmas Bonus will be paid.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
State pensioners with a two-digit 'M1' tax code may be owed thousands in emergency tax refunds from HMRC. Learn how to check your code and claim back an average of £3,539.
Millions of UK state pensioners will see a surprise £10 bonus from the DWP this week. Find out who qualifies and how the automatic payment works.
The DWP confirms tax-free Winter Fuel Payments of up to £475 are landing for eligible pensioners. Learn about eligibility for this and other cold weather support schemes.
The DWP confirms early state pension payments of at least £704 before Christmas due to bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and how your NI number affects it.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from DWP in December. Find out if you qualify and see the full list of eligible benefits. Check your account now!
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive up to £475 in extra winter payments from DWP. Learn about Winter Fuel Allowance, Warm Home Discount & Cold Weather Payment eligibility.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
The DWP confirms millions on benefits won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and learn about Scotland's replacement scheme.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could introduce major pension reforms affecting salary sacrifice schemes and tax-free lump sums. Discover how millions might be impacted.
State pensioners are set for automatic £25 payments to help with heating bills during freezing weather. Find out if you're eligible and when to expect payment.
Struggling with winter bills? The DWP is offering three key payments worth up to £475, including Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount. Check your eligibility now.
UK households on specific benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus in early December. Check eligibility and payment details for this DWP one-off payment.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could slash tax-free pension lump sums. Higher earners urged to review plans and claim tax relief before November 26 changes.
Experts urge UK pension savers to review retirement plans ahead of potential tax-free lump sum changes in Labour's Autumn Budget on November 26.
Experts call for £15 increase to Cold Weather Payments and advance payments as millions disconnect heating. Will the DWP act to protect vulnerable households?
Over 9 million UK pensioners are receiving Winter Fuel Payments. Authorities urge vigilance against scams and reveal how to report suspicious texts using the 7726 code.