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Health

Pensioners with Health Issues – Here’s Why You Should Claim Support

Pensioners in the UK who are living with long-term health conditions are being urged to reach out for help they might not realise they’re entitled to. Independent Age, a leading charity for older people, is encouraging pensioners to check if they can claim extra financial support, including benefits, Council Tax reductions, and help with care ...

Taxpayers

Taxpayers Warned Ahead of January 31 Deadline Amid Crackdown on Non-Compliance

With the January 31 self-assessment deadline fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is stepping up enforcement against late filers and non-compliant taxpayers. Over 6.36 million individuals have already filed their returns, but nearly 5.65 million still need to act to avoid financial penalties. As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the tax gap, HMRC ...

DWP

DWP Announces Longer PIP Awards – New Measures Aim to Reduce Backlogs and Boost In Person Assessments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that, starting April 2026, most Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards for new claimants aged 25 and over will be granted for longer durations. This policy change is part of a broader plan to streamline assessments, reduce review backlogs, and reallocate healthcare resources to increase in-person evaluations ...

DWP

DWP Benefits You Cannot Claim for When You Reach State Pension Age – What to Know in 2026

As the UK population ages, knowing how your benefit entitlements change at State Pension age is more important than ever. According to recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 13 million people now rely on the State Pension as a key source of income. However, turning 66 – the current State ...

DWP

DWP Benefit and Pension Payments – Key Dates for January 2026

January brings a return to normal for most DWP benefit and pension payments after a month of holiday-related disruptions. If you’ve been waiting to see when your next payment will arrive, the good news is most benefits will now follow their regular schedule again. But there’s still one date to watch: New Year’s Day. If ...

Netflix

Nationwide Reveals – Netflix Mistake Costing Households £1,200 a Year

A new study by Nationwide reveals that millions of people in the UK are unknowingly wasting hundreds, even thousands, of pounds every year on subscriptions they barely use. One of the most common culprits? Streaming services like Netflix, Now TV, and Disney+, where users are either paying for duplicate accounts or forgetting to cancel unused ...

Nationwide

How to Get Nationwide’s £175 Switching Bonus – Eligibility and Payment Timeline

Nationwide is turning heads with its latest offer: a £175 cash bonus for new and existing members who switch their current account using a specific process. But before you start dreaming about how to spend that extra cash, you need to know exactly what’s required — and when the money will hit your account. Here’s ...