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.
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.
State pensioners aged 80+ receive a 25p weekly 'age addition', unchanged since 1971. Critics call it 'insulting' as its value has plummeted. Discover the future of this payment.
NHS bosses launch a full investigation and apologise after a body was wrongly released from a Glasgow hospital mortuary, leading to the wrong cremation. Read the full story.
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
Almost one million eligible UK households are missing out on an average £4,300 annual income boost from Pension Credit. The DWP and Age UK urge pensioners to check eligibility now.
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.
Thousands of ex-miners to receive a £100 weekly pension increase and a £5,500 average lump sum just before Christmas. The move follows the release of a £2.3bn government reserve fund. Read the full story.
The DWP is issuing state pension and benefit payments early due to the bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
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.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive payments early this week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out the new dates and what the 4.8% April rise means for you.
The DWP confirms state pension and benefits like Universal Credit will be paid early due to New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected.
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.
Thousands of UK pensioners on the basic rate will get their £706 payment early this week due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your payment date now.
Thousands of UK state pensioners will receive an early £921 payment next week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out if you are affected and what the new weekly rate will be.
Ole Fredrik Sveen thought he'd won £97,000 on the Eurojackpot while on holiday in Greece, but a currency conversion error dashed his dreams. Discover the emotional rollercoaster.
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
Thousands of UK motorists wrongly fined due to a smart motorway software glitch dating to 2021 could receive compensation. Find out if you're affected.
A technical fault with variable speed cameras on England's motorways has led to wrongful fines. National Highways apologises as drivers are set for refunds.
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
Major changes to the UK state pension age will start in 2026, affecting millions. Find out if you'll have to work longer and how to plan your finances.
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.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
A rare fully gold King Charles III two bees £1 coin, a minting error, is being valued at over £1,000 by collectors. Discover the details of this unique find.
A rare Brexit 50p coin featuring an incorrect exit date could be worth a fortune to collectors. Experts reveal the specific dates to look for in your change.
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.
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
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.