DWP to Distribute £150 Winter Fuel Payment to State Pensioner Couples Born Before 1946 Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp pensioners winterfuelpayment benefits pensions fuelcosts ukgovernment heatingsupport 2026payments statepensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to automatically provide a Winter Fuel Payment of £150 to state pensioner couples living together who were both born before 28 September 1946. This payment forms part of the … Read More
State Pension Increases by £44 Weekly in April, Providing Boost for Pensioners Thursday, April 9, 2026 statepension pensionincrease dwp pensioncredit retirement nationalinsurance livingcosts financialsupport ukgovernment pensioners The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant increase in the State Pension, effective from April. The full new State Pension will rise from £230.25 per week to £241.30, delivering an extra £11.05 … Read More
12 Million State Pensioners Face Potential Loss of DWP Triple Lock Perk Wednesday, April 8, 2026 pension triplelock inflation statepension dwp wages retirement ukgovernment iran economy Antonia Medlicott, founder and managing director of the investment guidance group Investing Insiders, has issued a timely warning for state pensioners regarding the future of the triple lock pension guarantee. Medlicott … Read More
Calls Grow for Automatic Release of Child Trust Funds at Age 21, Unlocking £1.5bn for Young Britons Tuesday, April 7, 2026 childtrustfunds hmrc ukgovernment youthfinance labourparty savings unclaimedmoney financialinclusion youngadults povertyrelief There is mounting pressure on the UK government to change HMRC rules and automatically release Child Trust Funds (CTFs) to holders once they turn 21. Currently, roughly £1.5 billion remains unclaimed in these accounts, which … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms New £300 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Sunday, April 5, 2026 rachelreeves ev pluginhybrid paypermile vehicletax roadtax electricvehicles ukgovernment carowners taxcharge A new tax system targeting certain drivers based on their annual mileage is set to be introduced, government minister Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The pay-per-mile charge will apply specifically to owners of electric vehicles … Read More
New Zero-Hours Contract Rules to Protect UK Workers from April 7 Saturday, April 4, 2026 zero-hours employment labourrights contractlaw workersrights ukgovernment employmentlaw fairwork labourparty tuc From April 7, significant changes to zero-hours contracts will come into effect in the UK, aiming to protect thousands of workers from exploitative employment practices. The Labour Party government’s Employment Rights … Read More