A massive stealth tax trap is set to snare over two million pensioners following the recent state pension increase, with many facing unexpected bills from HMRC. Experts warn of financial distress and complex repayments.
Exclusive warning for UK pensioners about the hidden consequences of failing to claim National Insurance credits before the fast-approaching deadline that could devastate retirement income.
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions reveals how pensioners can claim extra financial support through Pension Credit, potentially unlocking over £100 per week and additional benefits including free TV licences and council tax reductions.
New state pensioners must act NOW to apply for Winter Fuel Payment. The DWP deadline is looming to secure up to £600 for heating bills. Here's how to claim and who is eligible.
Exclusive: Millions of pensioners face a financial blow as the Winter Fuel Payment is set to be halved. Find out who is affected and when the new rates come into force.
Thousands of UK pensioners are set to receive a significant income boost as the DWP begins issuing backdated payments following a state pension error. Find out if you're affected.
Exclusive: Older Brits with arthritis, hearing loss or mobility issues could be eligible for a significant weekly boost to their State Pension through Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify.
Millions of UK pensioners are set for a significant state pension increase next April, with the Triple Lock mechanism poised to deliver a rise potentially exceeding 4%. Get the full breakdown on what this means for your income.
Major reforms to the benefit system could see Attendance Allowance devolved to councils, raising fears over postcode lotteries and support for elderly and disabled claimants.
UK pensioners have just hours to act to secure a significant boost to their state pension income. Missing the 6pm deadline today could cost thousands.
Major Department for Work and Pensions update means thousands could claim up to £749 extra per month through Attendance Allowance. Essential guide to eligibility and claiming.
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
A devastating report reveals Britain's deepening retirement rental nightmare, with soaring costs pushing pensioners to the brink and creating 'no-go' zones for retirees across major cities.
The Department for Work and Pensions issues an urgent alert to elderly Brits. Thousands could miss out on vital winter heating payments if they don't check their eligibility and bank details immediately. Here's what you need to know to secure your support
Exclusive warning for UK pensioners as thousands miss vital December payment deadline. DWP confirms key dates to avoid losing £1,000+ in savings. Essential reading for retirees.
President Zelensky shares devastating video showing bodies strewn across a village square after a Russian missile strike targeted civilians waiting in line for financial payments.
Exclusive: Millions of UK pensioners are set to be dragged into the tax net for the first time as the state pension is projected to breach the personal allowance limit within years, in a major blow to retirement incomes.
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Urgent calls for DWP review as half a million elderly Brits are excluded from crucial Winter Fuel Payments despite soaring energy bills and freezing temperatures.
Exclusive analysis reveals a stark generational divide as the Triple Lock mechanism fails to uplift the incomes of nearly half a million pensioners on the old state pension, creating a two-tier system for the elderly.
Everything you need to know about the tax-free Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2024/25. Check if you're eligible, find out exactly how much you'll get, and see the key payment dates from the DWP.
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people with vision problems to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434 per month that many are unaware they can claim.
A powerful cross-party committee of MPs demands the government fund free TV licences for over-75s, arguing it's a vital lifeline against loneliness. Discover the latest on the fight to save this crucial benefit.