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DWP Benefits Rise: Universal Credit & PIP Increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.

Budget 2025: Tax and NI Changes Explained

Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped by Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move set to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Discover the full impact.

Budget salary sacrifice tax raid alarms experts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly targeting salary sacrifice schemes in the budget, a move experts warn could decimate retirement savings and increase tax bills for millions.

Man impersonated dead mother for pension fraud

A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.

State Pension to rise by £561 in Budget

UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase due to the triple lock, but it brings pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Learn the details.

Budget to deliver £550+ pension boost

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce an above-inflation state pension rise, giving millions over £550 extra yearly. Discover the full budget details.

Free Bus Pass Age Rises to 67 from 2026

Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.

Son disguised as dead mother to collect pension

A 57-year-old man disguised himself as his deceased mother to continue collecting her pension for three years, until officials discovered her mummified remains. Read the shocking details.

DWP: Report changes or face a £50 fine

The DWP is urging benefit claimants to report 20 specific changes or risk a £50 penalty. Learn what you must declare and how to avoid benefit fraud.

Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures

A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.

German coalition crisis over pension reform

A rebellion by young conservative MPs over Germany's pension reforms threatens to collapse Friedrich Merz's coalition government. Discover the €120bn generational divide.

Badenoch Supports Triple Lock Pension For Now

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch commits to triple lock pension but warns future depends on economic growth and Labour's budget legacy. Read the latest UK political analysis.

Hidden Card Service Could Save You Hundreds

Discover how chargeback schemes can help you recover money for undelivered or defective goods. Learn eligibility criteria, time limits and step-by-step claiming process from financial experts.

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