The Department for Work and Pensions is under pressure to abolish the state pension for retirees exceeding particular income thresholds. Campaign groups are demanding entitlement reductions for those earning above…
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Two high street giants plunge into administration – 2,550 jobs at risk | City & Business | Finance
Two high street giants have been plunged into administration, putting more than 2,500 jobs and nearly 300 stores at risk. Claire’s is a US accessory retailer that first appeared on…
Pensioners on DWP disability benefit may be able to boost payment by £146 per month | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis quizzes Rachel Reeves on pensions More than 1.7 million people across Great Britain are receiving Attendance Allowance, according to the latest figures from the Department for Work and…
New ‘£34,000’ average tax warning as nearly 40,000 to face HMRC hit | UK | News
Thousands of Brits are scrambling as they prepare to face average new bills of £34,000 from the HMRC when a new tax change is made. Many people are already taking…
WASPI campaign update affecting ‘every MP’ as key emails go out | Personal Finance | Finance
WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) is piling on the pressure on MPs as they continue to fight for DWP compensation. The campaign group is waiting for the DWP to…
Iconic UK stores trading since 1969 collapse with 139 shops at risk | City & Business | Finance
An iconic chain of high street stores, which has traded in the UK since 1969, is teetering on the edge of closing for good after going into administration. It means…
Martin Lewis issues £100 HMRC fine warning with January deadline | Personal Finance | Finance
He added: “If that’s you, get your skates on because if you miss a deadline, there’s a 100 quid fine, but more painfully, there’s also 7.75% interest on unpaid tax.…
DWP confirms new PIP changes in April 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance
The UK Government has unveiled plans to extend the duration of awards for new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in an effort to reduce the backlog of Work Capability Assessments…
Little-known DWP deadline that could cost you £2,472 per year | Personal Finance | Finance
People across the UK with a disability or health condition that affects their ability to work are being warned to act before a looming deadline or risk losing out on…
DWP confirms UK State Pension increase in April – what you will get | Retirement | Finance
Millions of pensioners are poised to receive a significant boost to their State Pension come April. This follows the announcement of proposed payment rates for the 2026/27 financial year by…