The UK State Pension, a vital source of income for retirees, is set to see an increase in October 2025. With rising living costs, this 4.6% rise, thanks to the Triple Lock system, is designed to ensure pensioners’ incomes keep pace with inflation and wage growth. Whether you’re already drawing your pension or preparing to … Read more
Every year, the end of January looms large for self-employed workers, landlords, and freelancers across the UK. The 31 January 2025 self-assessment deadline has now passed, and those who missed it face automatic £100 fines — even if they owe no tax. According to HMRC, 5.4 million people had yet to file by early January, … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing for a major overhaul of Universal Credit (UC) in 2026, introducing six key changes aimed at simplifying payments, strengthening work incentives, and rebalancing welfare spending. For millions of households, the reforms will reshape how benefits are calculated and delivered. While some claimants will see higher core … Read more
For decades, the free bus pass has been one of the UK’s most cherished social entitlements — a symbol of freedom and independence for older citizens. From shopping trips to medical appointments and social visits, millions of pensioners rely on their passes every day. But starting in 2025, major changes are coming. The UK Government … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially announced that the UK State Pension age will gradually rise from 66 to 67, starting in April 2026 and completing by March 2028. This two-year transition, affecting people born after April 6, 1960, marks another major milestone in pension reform. The change, first outlined in the … Read more
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions — and now, it’s also one of the latest targets for sophisticated tax scams. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has uncovered a growing wave of fraudulent Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund schemes, designed to mislead unsuspecting property buyers. Under the guise of offering “legal … Read more
Rumors are circulating about sweeping reforms from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in 2025 that would alter how home ownership affects benefit eligibility. Under these speculated changes, pensioners owning valuable property could see their Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or social care support impacted. So far, these remain proposals — not confirmed policy. What … Read more
Morrisons has announced a sweeping restructuring that will see the closure of 52 cafés in its UK stores in 2025, along with cuts to other in-store services. Other impacted services include: Morrisons says these changes are part of a cost-saving and performance improvement drive aimed at focusing on its core grocery business. It is projected … Read more
Santander UK is continuing its wave of branch closures in 2025, confirming that at least 95 branches are scheduled to shut their doors entirely, with 76+ already confirmed for specific dates. One of the latest to be confirmed is its Surrey Quays branch in London, set to close on 18 November 2025. In addition, 36 … Read more
Beginning September 2025, the UK government will implement new driving licence renewal rules for drivers aged 65 and older. The policy, led by the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), introduces tougher medical and vision requirements to ensure that older motorists can continue driving safely without compromising independence. The … Read more