How Over-66s Can Boost Their State Pension by Deferring Payments Wednesday, December 17, 2025 pension statepension deferral retirement ukfinance income benefits taxation lump sum In the UK, individuals can start claiming their state pension from the age of 66. However, those who choose to defer or pause their pension payments may significantly increase the amount they eventually receive. This … Read More
Bills Now Consume 80% of My Income – I Can’t Afford to Heat My Home, Even in Snow Wednesday, November 26, 2025 heating bills mortgage energy poverty income costofliving budget cold benefits Julie Prince, a 52-year-old civil servant from Somerset, faces a harsh reality: despite earning £27,000 annually, almost 80% of her income goes toward her mortgage and bills. This leaves her with barely enough money to cover … Read More
Major Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn: Millions of Pensioners to Receive Up to £300 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 pensioners winter fuelsupport government reversal subsidiaries chancellor income benefits payments The Government has announced a major U-turn on winter fuel payments, extending eligibility to over nine million pensioners in England and Wales this winter. Under the revised guidelines disclosed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, … Read More