HMRC: Winter Fuel Payment Tax Delay for Pensioners
HMRC confirms pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check your status online.
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HMRC Winter Fuel Payment tax update for pensioners
HMRC says pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check if you're affected.
Pensioners Missing Out on £1,300+ Yearly Benefits
A shocking report reveals 74% of eligible pensioner homeowners fail to claim vital benefits like council tax reductions and Pension Credit, missing an average of £1,339 annually. Learn how to check eligibility.
Pensioners Urged to Claim £10k in Unclaimed Benefits
Charity Independent Age urges pensioners with health issues to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit, worth up to £10,040 annually. New online guide launched.
Pensioners urged to claim £10k in unclaimed benefits
Independent Age launches new guide to help older people with long-term health conditions claim vital support, including Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit. Check your eligibility now.
Freedom Pass Review Threatens Free Tube Travel for Pensioners
London's cherished Freedom Pass, offering free transport to pensioners, faces a major review as costs soar to £372 million. Councils consider cutting Tube travel to save £148m annually. Read the full story.
Freedom Pass Review Threatens Free Tube Travel for Pensioners
London's cherished Freedom Pass, offering free transport to pensioners, faces a major review as costs soar to £372 million. Changes could see the perk reduced to a bus-only pass. Read the full story.
Simon Calder's 'Favourite' Pensioner-Friendly Holiday Destination
Travel expert Simon Calder champions the Portuguese coastal town of Cascais as a perfect, walkable winter getaway for UK retirees, with easy access from Lisbon and mild January weather.
UK's Over-60s Homelessness Crisis Deepens
Charities warn of a sharp rise in pensioners facing homelessness due to soaring rents and a lack of social housing. Read the human stories behind the statistics and what experts say must change.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
Two men in 80s die in Easkey house fire
Two elderly men have died in a house fire in County Sligo. Gardaí are investigating the tragic incident in the village of Easkey. Read the latest details.
Swedish Senior University Sees Record Membership Among Over-55s
Sweden's Senioruniversitetet, a university for pensioners, reports record enrolment as retirees seek learning and in-person connection. Discover how it combats loneliness and keeps minds alert.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
UK pensioners could claim thousands in DWP benefits
The DWP reminds 13 million state pensioners they may be eligible for Pension Credit, Council Tax help, and other support worth thousands. Check your eligibility now.
Arthritis sufferers may claim £441 monthly DWP benefit
Over 500,000 UK pensioners receive Attendance Allowance for arthritis. Find out if you're eligible for up to £441.40 every four weeks in tax-free support.
Best Countries to Retire Abroad in 2026
Discover the top 10 global retirement destinations for 2026, where British pensions stretch further and sunshine is plentiful. Find out which European favourite clinched the top spot.
Pensioners defend triple lock after Budget row
UK pensioners react to claims they're 'mollycoddled' by Rachel Reeves' Budget, defending the triple lock as essential for survival. Readers share stories of financial struggle.
State Pension rise brings retirees closer to tax threshold
A 4.8% State Pension rise leaves retirees just £22 from the tax threshold. Experts warn millions face a hidden tax squeeze as frozen allowances bite. Discover the full impact.
Budget Fallout: Winners, Losers and £90 Gain for Poorest
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals who gains and loses from Rachel Reeves' Budget. Poorest families gain £90 a year, while wealthy pensioners face £680 hit. Find out how you are affected.
Pensioners gain £575 while workers face tax squeeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves protects pension triple lock with 4.8% increase while hitting workers with stealth taxes and ISA cuts. Is generational fairness at risk?
DWP urged to add mobility to Attendance Allowance
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
State Pensioners: Check Your Eligibility for Extra Benefits
Millions of UK State Pensioners may be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra support. Discover over a dozen discounts and benefits you could claim, from Council Tax help to free TV licences.
Autumn Budget 2025: Pensioner Tax Implications
Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget could impact pensioners through frozen tax thresholds affecting state pensions. Discover how the triple lock and stealth taxes might affect your income.
10 Million Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2030
New analysis reveals a tax threshold freeze extension could force 10 million UK pensioners to pay income tax by 2030. Discover the impact on your finances and what it means.
Three pensioners arrested in historic Bradford abuse case
Three pensioners in their 80s arrested over historic child sexual abuse allegations in Bradford care homes from the 1970s-1990s. Police appeal for information.
Still Game: All 9 Series Now on BBC iPlayer
The iconic Scottish sitcom Still Game, featuring Glaswegian pensioners Jack and Victor, is now available in full on BBC iPlayer. Binge-watch all 62 hilarious episodes today.
760,000 Pensioners Miss £4,300 Annual Income Boost
The DWP reveals 760,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit, missing out on an average of £4,300 per year. Check your eligibility now.
83,655 pensioners miss out on £300 winter payment
A date quirk means 83,655 new state pensioners will miss out on a £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite a government U-turn. Discover the eligibility rules and energy-saving tips to stay warm.
Five groups not eligible for winter fuel payment
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.
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