PIP payment dates set to change this month - will you be affected?

PIP PROVIDES important financial aid to many eligible people right across the country. However, a temporary change this month could mean payment dates are shifted.

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State pension age changes in the UK could impact when you can get free bus pass

STATE PENSION age is the point in time when a person who is eligible for the UK state pension can begin to receive it, provided they have opted to claim it. In some parts of the UK, this qualifying age also impacts the free bus pass.

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Low interest rates on savings could spark 'more prize draws' but savers urged 'check T&Cs'

INTEREST RATES have been low for some time, following the cut to the Bank of England Base Rate back in March 2020. According to one expert, this low rate environment could spark the launch of more prize draws for savers.

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Pension: Negative interest rates 'an unsettling prospect' for retirees - BoE review looms

PENSION income, as is the case with many financial concerns, can be impacted by the low interest rate environment savers currently find themselves in. With the next base rate decision due from the Bank of England over the coming days, new insight has been shared on what may be in store for retirees.

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Mortgage prisoners ‘in a tragic position’ - Rishi Sunak urged ‘do more’ to help Britons

MORTGAGE prisoners need more support from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, it has been argued, as many have faced over a decade trapped in expensive deals.

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Dogecoin price: Elon Musk 'wrong' to think DOGE is the 'currency of the internet'

DOGECOIN has surged to dizzying heights over the last few months, as it increased its total value by more than 4,000 percent, outmatching established cryptocurrencies on the market. But one expert believes its core backers are wrong to dub it the "currency of the internet".

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DWP May bank holiday payment dates: Payment dates for Universal Credit and State Pension

MAY contains two bank holidays, which means your usual benefit payment dates can change. What are the payment dates for Universal Credit and State Pension this May?

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PIP rates may be affected if certain changes in circumstance aren't reported - full list

PIP PAYMENTS are awarded to those who need help with the extra costs associated with long term ill-health or disability. The amounts awarded will depend on the severity of the condition and they can be affected by changes in circumstance.

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Savings and spending advice: Follow 'three day rule' as 'cash savings will lose value'

LOCKDOWN restrictions will soon be coming to an end across the UK and the economy is set to fully open up over the summer monthsMany consumers are likely eager to get back to some form of normality and in light of this, guidance has been issued to prevent spenders from getting ahead of themselves.

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Dogecoin forecast: DOGE fall is 'not in sight' as coin continues to rally

DOGECOIN has no signs of slowing down in its skyrocketing value as Elon Musk continues to tweet about the meme-based cryptocurrency.

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Pension auto-enrolment warning: Women struggle with minimum threshold - changes called for

PENSION savings are usually built up while a person is working and automatic enrolment rules were introduced to aid with this. However, in light of worrying pension gaps between the sexes, the Government has been urged to review the auto-enrolment rules.

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IR35: HMRC updates rules on working through an umbrella company - 'this is a good start'

IR35 changes were introduced in early April, which affected self-employed workers and contractors across the board. As employment tax rules were upended, some experts believed umbrella company usage would rise and on this, HMRC has issued updated guidance on working through these operations.

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NatWest's pre-tax profits nearly double due to Government pandemic support schemes

NATWEST'S first quarter pre-tax profits have nearly doubled to £946million, due to Government pandemic support schemes keeping customer and business loan defaults in check.

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EU powergrab fails: London standing strong with jobs STAYING in UK - 'They were wrong!'

REMAINER predictions of doom about a mass exodus of jobs from the City of London in the wake of Brexit have been proven to be wildly inaccurate, with minimal numbers relocating, it has been revealed.

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HMRC refunded £115.6m in overpaid pension tax in 2020/21 - how to reclaim your payments

HMRC released its latest flexible pension payment statistics today which showed a "stable trend" in activity. However, the same data revealed HMRC has paid back millions in pension tax due to incorrect calculations and as such, advice has been issued on how people can reclaim money they may be owed.

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Self-employed warned of dire consequences from Rishi Sunak's IR35 changes: 'It's a mess'

SELF-EMPLOYED people in the UK could face more difficulty as Rishi Sunak's IR35 changes concern experts.

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Child Maintenance: DWP launches new service to ‘boost cash for single parents’ - act now

CHILD MAINTENANCE is intended to provide financial support to eligible parents, and a new measure is intended to make this process easier.

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SEISS grant 4: What can you do if your SEISS claim is rejected?

SEISS grant four is being paid out to claimants who have met the scheme's eligibility criteria. So what can you do if your claim for the self-employed grant is rejected?

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Dogecoin warning: Musk just ‘flexing power muscles’ as DOGE tipped for turbulent twist

DOGECOIN investors have been sent a warning by leading cryptocurrency expert Professor Carol Alexander, who claims Elon Musk is just "flexing his power muscles" to drive its value up.

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SEISS: What is meant by reasonable belief and significant reduction as fourth grant opens

THE SEISS fourth grant is now open to eligible self-employed individuals, but many may wish to check if they are eligible.

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Furlough: Rishi Sunak urged to make CJRS permanent - return to old ways ‘not good enough'

FURLOUGH should be made permanent, it has been suggested, as a way to help workers post-pandemic.

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Premium Bond prize payments are changing as NS&I issues update - do you need to act?

PREMIUM BONDS are held by millions of Britons who hope to win big in NS&I's monthly draw. But the way in which prizes are being paid is changing, and it is worth paying attention.

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State pension payments will be issued early for some - could you get yours today?

STATE PENSION payments can usually be expected every four weeks to provide support to older Britons. However, some pensioners should be prepared for a change taking place today.

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Pension withdrawals rise - savers issued 5 'important' questions to ask ahead of drawdown

HMRC will be publishing flexible pension payment data tomorrow but figures from experts within the field show retirees have gone through a whirlwind of activity over the last year or so. In light of this, guidance has been issued on the key retirement elements savers should pay attention to.

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How much is State Pension for married couples? Do married people get more?

STATE PENSION payments are made to all retired individuals over 66 years of age. But how much is State Pension for married couples?

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