Driving laws 2025 changes 13 key dates for massive tax rise
Dec 10, 2024 · Driving laws 2025 changes 13 key dates for massive tax rise, possible sight tests and speed camera deadline
DWP Christmas payment dates confirmed - see if you'll be paid early
Dec 16, 2024 · The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced changes to State Pensions and benefits payments over the festive period. People whose payments are scheduled during public holidays will see adjustments, with earlier payments due to Christmas and the January 2 bank holiday affecting Scotland uniquely.. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have previously ...
DWP benefit's 'hidden perks' could see you get £12,677
Dec 11, 2024 · People are leaving £1.7 billion on the table by not claiming Pension Credit, according to consumer money experts, as figures show that 850,000 people eligible for Pension Credit aren’t taking advantage of the scheme, potentially missing out on an extra £2,677 a year in payments, and up to £10,000 in additional benefits.
State Pension underpayments see women claim back up to £11,900
Nov 11, 2024 · Nearly 120,000 elderly women have been reimbursed a total of £736 million due to previous underpayments on their State Pensions, as revealed by the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions ().This scandal has seen many older women deprived of thousands of pounds, potentially up to £11,900, which could have significantly helped during the current cost of living crisis.
Once 'most popular' car colour set for extinction within 13 years
Dec 13, 2024 · Red was once the most popular colours for cars in the UK, but they could be a thing of the past by 2037. In 1997 one in four cars came in the sporty shade but numbers have been plummeting, AA Cars analysis has found. In the 17 years to 2014 the proportion of new red cars sold had fallen from 26% to just 13% in 2014.
State pension April rise could see retirees falling into tax woes
Dec 14, 2024 · In Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget it was confirmed that the state pension would rise by 4.1% in April, an equivalent of around £475 a year for those on the new state pension according to MSE.However, recent warnings on social media claimed this would actually cut pensioner’s income by £130 a month.
NHS boss warns 'now or never' as flu cases 'skyrocketing'
Dec 9, 2024 · Cases of flu are “skyrocketing”, health leaders have warned as they urged people to get their flu jab “now or never”. People eligible for a free flu jab or spray have been urged to take up the offer as soon as possible after health leaders warned the NHS is “bracing for a challenging winter”.. Health bosses have warned that hospitals are dealing with a “quad-demic” of disease ...
'The best one yet' - first look inside stunningly serene £4m Lake ...
Nov 14, 2024 · A breathtaking Lake District home worth £4million could be yours for just £10 in the latest Omaze prize draw. The jaw-dropping four bedroom property offers breathtaking views over Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest with its own spa and summerhouse. There's also a private jetty and six-acres of natural woodland - if you weren't sold already.
DVLA warning as failing to report condition 'could mean £1,000 fine'
Dec 10, 2024 · There are more than 100 medical conditions that should be reported to the DVLA - many of them common ailments
Farm shop issues defiant message to customers after 'abundance' …
Dec 4, 2024 · A farm shop and café has issues a defiant statement after an 'abundance' of concerned messages from customers. Milk Maids, based at Deardens Farm in Westhoughton, said it has ‘become near impossible’ to respond to all the queries after Arla Food - which owns the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative - announced last week that it would be testing the use of feed additive Bovaer in around 30 farms