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State Pension age rises to 67 from 2026

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Find out who is affected, the new payment rates, and what the triple lock means for you.

DWP and HMRC Christmas 2025 Payment Dates

Full guide to when state benefits and pensions will be paid over the festive period. Check dates for Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit and more to manage your budget.

Pension Error Forces Retiree to Repay £25,000

A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.

Essential UK discounts and benefits for pensioners

Discover the comprehensive guide to government benefits, travel discounts, healthcare savings, and retail perks available to UK pensioners. Start claiming what you're entitled to today.

Gender pension gap grows to 32%, report finds

The gender pension gap has widened to 32%. Scottish Widows expert Jill Henderson asks if a new, digitally-native generation of women can close it through better tools and support. Discover the data.

Pension lesson: Why I ditched my IFA and grew my pot by £60k

A 70-year-old retiree from Belfast reveals how taking control of his pension after the 2022 mini-Budget helped him grow his savings from £185,000 to £245,000. Discover his key lessons on diversification and avoiding traditional investment pitfalls.

The Greatest Life Lessons Shared by Readers

Discover the profound and practical life lessons readers have learned, from navigating uncertainty to everyday wisdom. Share your own insights and join the conversation.

£7 Trillion UK Wealth Transfer Changes Money Control

A £7 trillion wealth shift is moving from older generations to younger Britons, with women inheriting more than ever. Discover how this transfer impacts families and why expert financial advice is crucial.

Couple's business sale funds £1.16m Essex barn home

Discover how Leekim Stewart and her husband sold their business to buy a stunning £1,160,000 converted barn in Maldon, Essex. Explore their property journey and unique interior style blending maximalist and minimalist designs.

Reeves rushes pension tax raid into law

Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates salary sacrifice legislation to reassure markets about tax increases. Learn how this affects your pension contributions.

Salary sacrifice cap hits ordinary earners hardest

New research shows the £2,000 salary sacrifice cap will disproportionately impact basic and higher rate taxpayers, reducing take-home pay and potentially skewing pension savings. Discover how to protect your finances.

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.

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