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State Pension to rise £550 next year

The UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase from April 2026, bringing it close to the frozen income tax threshold. Discover what this means for pensioners.

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.

Dublin Pub's 60/40 Guinness Mix Divides Drinkers

A Dublin pub's innovative '60/40' Guinness, blending alcoholic and non-alcoholic stout, has ignited a fiery debate. Discover the mixed reactions and the booming low-alcohol beer trend.

Guinness 60/40 Pint Divides Drinkers

A new lower-alcohol Guinness blend, the 60/40 pint, is causing a stir. Discover why some are calling it sacrilege while others praise the innovation. Read more.

Top Non-Alcoholic Spirits for Festive Season

Discover Mark Diacono's expert picks for premium non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails. Elevate your hosting with sophisticated alcohol-free alternatives this Christmas.

Kill Plant Pests with Rubbing Alcohol

Discover how a common first aid item, 70% isopropyl alcohol, can eliminate insects from your garden and houseplants without harming them. A gardening expert reveals the simple trick.

Mum's wine habit masked neurodivergence, now sober

Sarah Lloyd drank wine nightly to cope with anxiety and sensory overload. Discovering her likely neurodivergence reframed her life, leading to an alcohol-free future. Read her inspiring story.

Your Body After Quitting Alcohol: A Timeline

Discover the surprising health benefits of giving up alcohol, from better sleep in one week to reduced cancer risk in one year. Start your journey to better health today.

Thailand's New Alcohol Laws Explained

Thailand has implemented strict new alcohol rules, with fines up to £235 for violations. Learn how this affects your holiday and where you can still drink.

Triple Lock Under Threat in Pension Review

The future of the state pension triple lock hangs in the balance as the government launches a review that could dramatically reduce annual increases for millions of pensioners across the UK.

Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis

New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.

DWP to reveal State Pension triple lock decision

The Department for Work and Pensions promises imminent updates on the State Pension triple lock system, with millions of pensioners awaiting confirmation on next year's payment increases.

Benefits surge 3.8%, pensions jump 4.8% in April

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as welfare payments are poised for significant increases next April, while desperately seeking ways to curb government expenditure amidst economic challenges.

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