Older State Pensioners Can Get £1,661 Every Four Weeks
Older state pensioners can receive up to £1,661.76 every four weeks by combining basic state pension with Additional Pension payments, which are no longer available to new retirees.
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State Pension Age to Rise to 67 in 2026 for Certain Birth Years
In 2026, the State Pension age increases from 66 to 67 for those born between March 6, 1961, and April 5, 1977, with full implementation by 2028.
State Pension age rise costs older people £14,673
Older people in the UK face losing around £14,673 due to the State Pension age rising from 66 to 67, with the increase phased in over two years.
Martin Lewis stoozing trick could save you thousands a year
Martin Lewis explains 'stoozing' – using 0% credit cards and high-interest savings to earn thousands annually. Learn how it works and who it's for.
Lotto £8.3m Must Be Won Draw Tonight
Tonight's National Lottery Lotto draw offers an £8.3m jackpot that must be won, with Thunderball offering £500k. Full results and updates.
Royal Mail: Write 'return address' on every letter
Royal Mail urges customers to write 'return address' on every letter and parcel, ensuring undeliverable items can be sent back. Simple tip could prevent loss.
State Pensioners Can Cut TV Licence Bill to £0
Older state pensioners in the UK can reduce their TV Licence bill to £0 by claiming Pension Credit, which takes just 16 minutes to apply for and unlocks a free licence for those aged 75 and over.
FatFace 'retro' trainers with £28 off praised by shoppers
FatFace's summer sale includes the Gola Green Hawk 83 Trainers, reduced from £85 to £57, praised for their 'super 70s vibe' and comfort.
Roman's £21 Cape Top Hides Mum Tums Stylishly
Roman's Textured Cape Top, now £21 with code, hides mum tums elegantly. Available in brown or black, sizes S-M-L, with free express delivery.
FIFA urged to act after 'criminal tackle' ruins Uche's season
FIFA face calls to change red-card rules after a 'criminal tackle' left Getafe's Christantus Uche with a dislocated knee and torn ligaments, ending his season before it began.
Viral TikTok Mattress 'Like Sleeping on a Marshmallow'
Dusk's £249 Memory Foam Pocket Sprung Hybrid Mattress, viral on TikTok, has 1,134 five-star reviews and is praised for its comfort.
Drivers Urged to Fill Up Before Thursday Heatwave
Drivers are urged to fill up before Thursday as a heatwave returns, with temperatures potentially hitting 36C, which can reduce fuel economy and increase fuel consumption.
Burnham EV VAT cut sparks fury among public charging drivers
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on home EV charging from 5% to 0% widens gap with public charging at 20%, angering thousands without off-street parking.
Wigan shepherd's hut holiday let on green belt gets approval
Planning permission has been granted for a shepherd's hut and hot tub holiday let on green belt land in Wigan, despite being built without permission and operating for over a year.
Marlborough Named One of UK's Best High Streets
Marlborough, a picturesque Wiltshire town, boasts one of the UK's best high streets, praised by locals and named by The Times.
Woodhead Pass to close again for repairs after moor fire
Woodhead Pass will close for four days in August for repairs to Woodhead Cascade. The road recently reopened after a moor fire closure.
After Eight launches 3 new flavours in 64 years
After Eight introduces caramel, orange, and raspberry chocolates, its first new flavours in 64 years, with revamped packaging and an autumn 2026 release.
Morrisons launches luxury chocolate bars, praised online
Morrisons unveils three new luxury chocolate bars, including a limited-edition Peanut Butter and Jelly, with one already hailed as a 'thing of beauty' by shoppers.
Pepe Harrow Luxury Socks Up to 50% Off
Pepe Harrow's luxury socks are on sale with up to 50% off, offering stylish and comfortable options for every occasion.
Brains Brewery returns to St Mary Street with sports bar
Brains Brewery is returning to St Mary Street with The Old Brewery, a new bar featuring interactive sports game pods, celebrating over 140 years of brewing history.
Police appeal after woman, 60, found dead in Croydon
Nicole Beling, 60, was found dead at her home in Croydon. Police are treating her death as unexplained and appeal for information.
Wirral café closes temporarily, reopening date unknown
Little Sprout café in Heswall has closed temporarily for improvements, with no confirmed reopening date, but promises to return.
Lego Spider-Man Daily Bugle set 'ideal for Marvel fans' cut by £31
The Lego Marvel Spider-Man vs. Mysterio: The Daily Bugle Building set is reduced to £68.99 on Amazon, down from £99.99, with shoppers praising it as ideal for Marvel fans.
Lime bikes: liberation and imposition in London nights
Lime e-bikes in London symbolize both urban freedom and privilege, with 20% of riders never having cycled before, sparking debates on safety and accessibility.
TUC urges OBR review over growth concerns
The TUC is urging Chancellor John Healey to order a 'root and branch' review of the OBR, claiming its forecasts downplay public investment benefits and hinder growth.
Sail Essex's Blackwater Estuary on a Historic Thames Barge
Experience the Essex coast aboard Centaur, a 1895 Thames sailing barge, with flexible itineraries, hands-on sailing, and a peaceful escape from digital life.
Train firms fight back against digital ticket fraud
Train operators SWR and GTR introduce measures to combat 'short-faring' and other digital ticket fraud, with up to 95% of tickets on some routes found fraudulent.
Hugo cocktail challenges Aperol as UK's favourite summer spritz
Hugo spritz sales nearly tripled in UK bars, challenging Aperol's lead, with Campari and limoncello variants also surging.
Pension tax breaks: a subsidy for the wealthy
Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy, with higher-rate taxpayers receiving double the tax relief of standard-rate payers, costing £60bn a year.
UK drivers warned as £160 parking fines introduced
New parking fines of up to £160 have come into force in Bournemouth as part of a trial to tackle illegal parking. The trial runs until August 31.
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