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Rachel Reeves gives state pension £400 rise update after winter …
Sep 23, 2024 · The Treasury expects the new full state pension to be boosted above inflation by more than £400 a year in cash terms in 2025. Speaking to Times Radio Ms Reeves defended her decision to means-test winter fuel payments, highlighting that the increased take-up of pension credit and the retention of the state pension triple lock would protect ...
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DWP claimants face disruption amid 'do decent thing' warning
Oct 4, 2024 · The workers have already taken 41 days of strike action. PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: "This ballot shows just how strongly our members feel about their pay. They take risks every day to protect DWP staff and claimants while G4S makes millions risk-free from the taxpayer. "G4S can stop this strike if they do the decent thing and ...
Martin Lewis' MSE warns all Amazon Prime Day shoppers 'don't'
Oct 7, 2024 · However, MSE experts have also issued a word of caution to all shoppers, urging people: "Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype and sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you're getting the best deal possible." This advice mirrors a warning previously given by ...
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Primark shopper asks 'what should I do' after walking out of store ...
Oct 3, 2024 · A Primark shopper was disappointed after failing to find an item she had her heart set on during a recent shopping spree. Despite the holiday season being over, many are still eager to escape the British autumn weather.. TikToker Alice (@Alicelambertb) shared her quest to buy a suitcase at her local Primark she had set her sights on for an upcoming trip.
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DWP triple lock could be 'scrapped' for 'more affordable' policy
Oct 4, 2024 · It's plausible that the triple lock could be modified as part of a strategy to keep the state pension affordable without having to excessively increase the state pension age." Mr Ball proposed an alternative that the Government could consider. He stated: "A potential compromise could involve changing the triple lock formula-perhaps by using a ...
Students given warning after increase in infections
Sep 28, 2024 · University students are urged by health officials to use condoms when having sex amid high rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis among young people. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data showed in England in 2023 there were 1,040 new cases of syphilis and 29,880 cases of gonorrhoea among 15-to-24-year-olds, compared to 1,000 and 30,007 in 2022 ...