If you’ve reached State Pension age and are living with a long-term illness, disability, or health condition, you may qualify for up to £1,362 every month in additional financial support. Available through two separate schemes—Attendance Allowance (AA) and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP)—these are paid on top of your pension to help you stay independent and manage extra daily costs. With 1.7 million […]
Millions of UK residents can legally earn up to £18,570 tax-free during the 2025/26 tax year—no special applications needed. This valuable combination of allowances from the DWP and HMRC benefits pensioners, savers, and low-income workers. Here’s how it works. What’s the £18,570 Tax‑Free Threshold? This total comprises three automatically applied allowances: By stacking these, eligible […]
A much-needed lifeline is on its way for struggling families. UK households, particularly those in West Berkshire, are set to receive up to £300 in cost of living support over the coming weeks. Funded through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund, this financial boost aims to relieve pressure from soaring utility costs, food prices, and other essential […]
The UK Government is reconsidering the future of retirement, with a bold proposal that could see the State Pension age rise to 70. This potential shift is being discussed in response to the increasing financial strain caused by an ageing population and the cost of maintaining the triple lock pension guarantee. If implemented, the move would mark a […]
