When a spouse or civil partner dies, their State Pension claim doesn't automatically end. You must inform the Pension Service, and you may inherit extra payments depending on National Insurance record and dates.
The UK's electricity system operator has issued a plea for more power during this evening's solar eclipse, warning of a shortage of spare capacity between 6pm and 10pm.
William Hill owner Evoke reported a £46 million earnings hit from higher gambling taxes and a 10% slump in underlying earnings, ahead of its £243 million takeover by Bally's.
Households in 43 UK locations near new or upgraded pylons will get £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, with payments starting next year.
The winning numbers for the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws on Tuesday, August 11, have been revealed, with the EuroMillions jackpot at £14 million and Thunderball top prize at £500,000.
Kath Main, 46, will receive £12 million after her winning Lotto ticket was thrown away by a shopkeeper, following a four-week investigation by operator Allwyn.
A £14million EuroMillions jackpot is up for grabs tonight. The draw takes place at 8pm, with tickets on sale until 7.30pm. Thunderball offers £500,000.
Economists warn John Healey is preparing a £25bn tax rise in the October Budget, on top of Reeves' £26bn and £40bn hikes, pushing the burden to a record 39% of GDP.
Pension industry leaders urge Andy Burnham not to cut the 25% tax-free lump sum, citing fears of early withdrawals and regret among savers.
Kath Main has reportedly been told she will receive the £12m jackpot after her ticket was binned, but only if no one else claims it by December 3.
More than 2.1 million people aged 65 and over are forecast to pay tax on savings interest in 2026/27, up from 517,000 in 2022/23, according to Paragon Bank analysis.
A typical middle earner could end up with £163,000 less in their pension pot due to 'lifestyling', warns Murphy Wealth. The strategy shifts savings from shares to bonds and cash before retirement, potentially sacrificing growth.
Jeff Bezos, part of a consortium bidding for Liverpool, owns a $500m property empire including a $165m Beverly Hills mansion and a $78m Hawaii estate.
Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul to end their Asia tour with a win, Omar Marmoush scoring twice and Antoine Semenyo providing two assists.
Rory McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond has earned an estimated $750,000-$850,000 in 2026, boosted by a $450,000 Masters winner's share, despite McIlroy's reduced schedule.
Rory McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond has earned up to £632k in 2026, surpassing many PGA Tour players, thanks to bonuses including a £334k Masters share.
RWE agrees to $1.22bn settlement with US to abandon offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to fossil fuels, marking fifth such deal.
A breakaway rider won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes, while the overall leader retained the yellow jersey despite a late attack.
The Powerball draw on August 6 offers a £411 million jackpot. Players can enter until 11:55pm Wednesday. Follow live for winning numbers.
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Betfred announced plans to close 132 shops and cut over 600 jobs, blaming higher taxes and economic uncertainty. Consultation started, affecting over a tenth of its estate.
The Treasury has confirmed that from April 2027, most savers face a £12,000 Cash ISA cap, while those 65 and over retain the £20,000 allowance.
HMRC is sending 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters to taxpayers, urging recipients not to ignore them and to pay any tax owed by January 31.
More than 864,000 self-employed workers and landlords face an HMRC deadline on Friday, August 7, to file their first quarterly update under Making Tax Digital
Parents risk losing valuable tax-free savings by opening a Junior ISA without first checking whether their child already has a Child Trust Fund.
One in four savers plan to withdraw tax-free pension cash before unused pots face inheritance tax from April 2027, according to Hargreaves Lansdown research.
MoneySavingExpert warns parents may face an unexpected tax bill if their child holds both a Junior ISA and a Child Trust Fund; the two cannot be held together.
PensionBee warns millions of workers are giving up on a comfortable retirement, as new research and the Born to Retire campaign aim to change that.
HMRC warns more than 750,000 young adults may be missing unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth an average of £2,212. Find how to check for free.
New DWP figures show the proportion of pensioners accessing defined contribution pots rose from 37% to 49%, as an expert warns the UK is moving to 'pension inadequacy'.