State Pension Warning: Check Your Forecast Now
Exclusive: HMRC and DWP urge Britons to verify their state pension forecast as changes to the triple lock could impact millions. Act now to avoid a retirement shortfall.
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State Pension Poised for Major Triple Lock Boost
Millions of UK pensioners are set for a significant state pension increase next April, with the Triple Lock mechanism poised to deliver a rise potentially exceeding 4%. Get the full breakdown on what this means for your income.
State Pension set for 4.7% rise worth £500 annually
Millions of UK pensioners are set to receive a significant income boost next year as the state pension is projected to rise by 4.7% under the Triple Lock mechanism, potentially adding over £500 to annual payments.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
6pm State Pension Deadline: Claim £6,750 Boost Today
UK pensioners have just hours to act to secure a significant boost to their state pension income. Missing the 6pm deadline today could cost thousands.
Brown's Urgent Plea: End Child Poverty in November Budget
Ex-PM Gordon Brown issues an urgent plea to the Chancellor, demanding concrete action in the Autumn Budget to rescue millions of children from poverty, calling the current crisis a 'moral emergency'.
DWP State Pension Alert: Thousands Owed £5,000+ in Underpayments
Exclusive: Major DWP error uncovered as state pension underpayments could exceed £1.5 billion. Thousands of pensioners, particularly married women and widows, may be owed average payments of £5,000-£13,000. Deadline for claims approaching.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
Expert Reveals 3 Costly Pension Mistakes To Avoid
A leading financial expert has pinpointed the three most common pension mistakes that could slash your retirement income. Discover how to protect your savings and secure your financial future.
10,500+ Demand State Pension Triple Lock Overhaul
A growing revolt against the State Pension triple lock sees over 10,500 sign a petition demanding a new 'double lock' to ensure fairer payments for UK pensioners.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
Thousands Owed £5,000 in DWP Pension Back Payments
Exclusive: The DWP is urgently reviewing thousands of state pension cases after a major error was uncovered. Many retirees, primarily married women, could be due back payments averaging £5,000. Here's how to check if you're affected.
State Pension Error: 500,000 Retirees May Be Owed Money
A massive DWP error could see thousands of pensioners, particularly married women and widows, due back payments of thousands of pounds. Here's how to check if you're affected.
Millions of Brits Skipping Meals in Cost of Living Crisis
A devastating new report reveals millions of UK adults are going without food for entire days, with parents hit hardest. The Trussell Trust warns of 'unprecedented need' as food bank use soars.
DWP pension error leaves retirees facing financial ruin
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating DWP blunder has underpaid state pensions for decades, leaving vulnerable pensioners out of pocket by tens of thousands of pounds.
Triple Lock Fails Half a Million Older Pensioners
Exclusive analysis reveals a stark generational divide as the Triple Lock mechanism fails to uplift the incomes of nearly half a million pensioners on the old state pension, creating a two-tier system for the elderly.
You Could Be Owed £120k From Your Pension
Thousands of Brits could be in line for a six-figure payout due to a specific pension rule. Here’s how to check if you're one of them and what you need to do to claim.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.
Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds
Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.
DWP Faces New Legal Battle Over Women's Pension Age
WASPI campaigners launch new fight for compensation as government faces potential judicial review over pension age equality.
State Pension Shock: £346 Weekly Shortfall Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals a significant gap between the New and Basic State Pensions, leaving millions of older Britons struggling with the cost of living crisis.
State Pensioners Due £3,900 Back Payments in DWP Review
Exclusive: A major DWP review means hundreds of thousands of UK pensioners, particularly women over a certain age, are due significant back payments. Here's how to check if you're affected.
Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis
As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.
DWP urged to axe 'unfair' state pension rule costing thousands
Campaigners demand urgent reform as the 'unfair' overlapping pensions regulation forces thousands of Brits to miss out on their full state pension entitlements.
Mum skips meals to feed son in cost of living crisis
A single mother from the UK reveals the devastating choice she faces daily: eating or feeding her child, as soaring food and energy bills push families to the brink.
Pensioner wins £10k tax victory against HMRC
A retired British pensioner has successfully reclaimed nearly £10,000 after a landmark tribunal ruled HMRC unfairly taxed his pension. This case sets a crucial precedent for thousands of retirees facing similar tax demands.
Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners
A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.
UK's Postcode Pension Lottery Reveals £4,400 Gap
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering £4,400 state pension gap across UK constituencies. Discover why where you live in retirement could cost you thousands.
School uniform hygiene poverty crisis hits UK children
Exclusive investigation reveals how hygiene poverty forces UK children to wear unclean uniforms, impacting mental health and attendance. Teachers report alarming rise in cases.
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