A £470 triple lock boost is set to be withheld from 500,000 pensioners living abroad, who are excluded from annual state pension upratings due to their residency in the “wrong” country. The End Frozen Pensions Campaign is a movement aimed at ending this injustice for nearly half a million British pensioners who experience this financial … Read more
In a bold move, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to compensate WASPI women—those affected by sudden changes to the state pension age—with a £10,000 payment. This proposal is a response to the financial hardship and lack of proper notice experienced by thousands of women born in the 1950s. The payment, if approved and implemented, would provide long-awaited … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing fight for compensation due to the government’s controversial state pension age changes. Having raised £180,000 so far, WASPI aims to secure a court review into the refusal of compensation following the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman … Read more
Good news for households across the UK — the £500 Household Support Fund (HSF) payment has been confirmed for 2025. This vital support is designed to help struggling families and individuals manage soaring living costs, especially during times of financial hardship. Whether you need help with energy bills, food, or essentials, this one-off payment could provide much-needed … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially announced the updated Child Benefit rates for April 2025, providing financial relief to families across the UK. These changes come as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support families coping with increasing living costs. The updated rates, which apply to both weekly and monthly payments, will benefit … Read more
In Australia, Centrelink’s Parenting Payment plays a crucial role in assisting families with the financial burden of raising children. With the $987.70 Payment and an additional $28.30 Pension Supplement, it supports primary carers in meeting essential child-rearing expenses such as clothing, food, and education. The Parenting Payment is a lifeline for many Australian households, ensuring children receive the necessary support, … Read more
A rare King Charles III 50p coin featuring an Atlantic Salmon has taken the collecting world by storm, recently selling for up to 400 times its original value. Minted in limited quantities, this new commemorative coin has become one of the most sought-after in the UK, sparking a nationwide hunt as people dig through their change in search … Read more
In the world of numismatics, certain coins gain significant attention due to their unique characteristics and rarity. A recent example is a 2012 50p coin listed for over £20,000, primarily because of a distinctive minting error. This article delves into the specifics of this coin, the nature of its error, and the broader context of … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has been advocating for compensation for women born in the 1950s who were adversely affected by changes to the state pension age. These changes, implemented through the 1995 and 2011 Pensions Acts, increased the state pension age for women from 60 to 65 and subsequently to 66. … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed a £3,000 compensation payment for women affected by changes to the State Pension age. This decision addresses the concerns of many who were impacted by the abrupt increase in pension age during the 1990s and early 2000s. Understanding the payment schedule and eligibility criteria is … Read more