Finance

State pension age could rise ‘above 68’ as triple lock may be ‘reviewed’ A rising state pension age has caused controversy this week, as reports emerged suggesting the Government is considering a rise to 68 as early as 2035. Such a move would mean millions of Britons may feel as if they are being forced to work for longer, with opposition to ...

New homes to swap gas boilers to heat pumps as builder ‘expect costs to come down’ “Our decision to adopt air source heat pumps enables us to manage this industry transformation at our own pace, ensuring we bring suppliers of new technology on board at the right time and manage the roll out carefully. “By making one change now rather ...

‘The most successful’ The Apprentice winner which Lord Sugar boasts was a ‘no-brainer’ Ricky Martin has been named the most successful winner of The Apprentice. Appearing in season eight, his company Hyper Recruitment Solutions has £2.26million in net assets. This is the highest of any winning contestant’s business to date. The entrepreneur secured a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar ...

‘At last!’ Hunt to smash 55pc pensions ‘horror tax’ in bid to get Brits back to work If Hunt acts this would be a victory for Express.co.uk, which has repeatedly highlighted the dangers of this baffling tax, that experts have described as “brutal, horrific, and impossible to understand”. Hunt is desperate to encourage the over 50s back to work, as millions ...

Nationwide Building Society offering 5% interest rate – plus chance for £250 bonus It should be noted that people will need to pay into the account within the first 28 days or Nationwide will close it. There are three prize draws, which will take place on February 21, 2023, August 22, 2023, and February 20, 2024. If someone opens their ...

TV licence explained: Simple steps to claim refund worth £159 TV Licensing is the body responsible for the administration of the licence fee and related issues. As part of the refund application, applicants should include the name on their TV Licence, address and postcode. As well as this, applicants must also include the date from when they no longer need ...

‘Now it’s your turn’: Waspi woman’s warning as Sunak plots state pension age hike Waspi stands for Women Against State Pension Injustice, and represents around 3.8 million women born in the 1950s who were hit by moves to bring the state pension age into line with men.  Campaigners say this cost them up to £50,000 in lost pension, as they ...

‘I feel betrayed’: Ex-NHS worker, 64, is forced to rely on food bank for warmth and food Bill, from Birmingham, is 64-years-old and has worked hard all his life – both in the NHS and the caring profession – before he was made redundant. His life took a downward spiral after that – his parents died, then his rent increased ...

State pension age increase ‘outrageous’ as rise could cost each Briton £1,000 — YOUR SAY The state pension age is currently 66 for both men and women but is expected to increase in the near future. A rise to 67 is already planned between 2026 and 2028, and an additional increase to 68 could happen as early as 2035, some ...

Pensioners could be eligible for £5,000 payment a year: ‘Millions are missing out!’ Pensioners are entitled to various benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which can help raise their regular income. One of these payments is Attendance Allowance, which is available to those of state pension age who need financial assistance if they have long-term health conditions ...