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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.

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.

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.

Cop30: Fossil Fuel Failure Mars Climate Summit Outcome

The Cop30 climate summit in Belém ended with minimal progress on fossil fuels, despite a tripling of adaptation finance for poor countries. Experts warn the outcome falls dangerously short of what's needed to avert climate disaster.

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