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Shabana Mahmood backs plan for 5p HMRC income tax change ahead of becoming Chancellor

Shabana Mahmood, widely expected to become Chancellor under incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has backed a plan to increase the top rate of income tax from 45p to 50p, marking a significant 5p rise.

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18 Jul

New DWP update for PIP claimants approaching State Pension age

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that people already receiving Personal Independence Payment can continue to receive the benefit after reaching State Pension age, provided they still meet the eligibility rules.

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14 Jul

Iceland confirms boost for state pensioners aged over 66

Iceland has launched a new benefits checking service aimed at helping older shoppers unlock any unclaimed benefits they might be owed.

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11 Jul

DWP confirms higher Universal Credit payments for 436,000 claimants after law change

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed higher Universal Credit payments for 436,000 claimants following a significant law change.

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09 Jul

State Pension, PIP and other benefits to be paid early for some people next month

People claiming State Pension, PIP and other benefits could receive their next payment early next month due to an upcoming bank holiday.

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07 Jul

DWP handing £86-a-week extra to state pensioners on 7 benefits

State pensioners with severe disabilities can now receive an extra £86.05 per week from the Department for Work and Pensions through Pension Credit following a significant boost to benefit rates this year.

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05 Jul

People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim these benefits

People reaching State Pension age need to understand which benefits and payments they can no longer claim, as significant changes to the retirement system are now underway.

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04 Jul

Older women could be due State Pension back payments due to historical DWP errors

Older women throughout the UK could be eligible for back payments following historical Department for Work and Pensions errors.

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03 Jul

Ryanair issues summer holiday warning and claims seven airports 'aren't ready'

Ryanair has issued an alert to families planning to travel this summer, warning that the European Union's new passport control system is not ready for the peak holiday season.

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02 Jul

'I tested 6 supermarket cornflakes and one was £1.05 cheaper and better than Kellogg's'

A taste test of cornflake brands from leading UK supermarkets has revealed a surprising winner that offers significantly better value than market leader Kellogg's.

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02 Jul

I made 5 family meals for under £20 from Lidl—here’s what I made

With food prices remaining elevated, keeping to a budget needn't result in dull meals.

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02 Jul

NS&I urges Premium Bonds holders to log onto their accounts on Thursday

National Savings and Investments is urging Premium Bonds holders to check their accounts on Thursday, July 2, as the organisation confirms the winners of its monthly prize draw.

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02 Jul

State pensioners over 77 can get £8,509 payments on top of DWP state pension

State pensioners aged 75 can get £8,509 on top of their Department for Work and Pensions state pension payments, it has been revealed.

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28 Jun