State Pension Age Set to Rise to 68 for Future Generations Thursday, February 12, 2026 pension retirement statepension nationalinsurance pensionsact government pensionage lifeexpectancy dwp reforms The state pension age—the earliest age at which you can begin claiming your state pension—is undergoing significant changes. Currently set at 66, it will gradually rise to 67 over the next two years. This change affects … Read More
State Pension Age Set to Rise to 68 for Certain Birth Cohorts Thursday, February 12, 2026 pension retirement statepension ageincrease nationalinsurance pensionsact government longevity dwp forecasting The state pension age defines the earliest age at which individuals can start claiming their state pension, with the option to delay for higher payments later. Presently, this age is fixed at 66. However, in a staged … Read More
North Somerset Council Granted Permission for 8.99% Council Tax Increase Tuesday, February 10, 2026 northsomerset counciltax budget council finance cuts fairfunding localgovernment socialcare government North Somerset Council has received government approval to raise council tax by 8.99% starting this April, a significant increase above the typical cap of 4.99%. The council had applied for permission to increase it by up to … Read More
BBC TV Licence Fee Surpasses Netflix Subscription Cost Ahead of April Rise Monday, February 9, 2026 bbc licencefee streaming netflix disneyplus inflation publicbroadcasting media government subscription The BBC TV licence fee is set to rise from £174.50 to £180 starting 1 April 2026, marking an increase of £5.50 per year. This translates to an extra 46p per month, raising the monthly cost to £15. This hike has drawn … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Budget Approval Amid Central Government Funding Uncertainty Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset council budget postponement government funding tax finance meeting delay Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over … Read More
Over 9,300 New Homes in Somerset Could Be Approved by Central Government Under New Planning Law Monday, January 26, 2026 somerset housing planning development government mhclg legislation infrastructure homes localauthority More than 9,300 new homes across Somerset could be approved directly by central government rather than local councils, following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act, which received royal assent in December … Read More