Here is the likely shape of the tax package and what it means for your pocket – The Irish Times
Much of the focus in the run-up to the budget has been on spending and on issues such…
At 65, French retirees out-earn workers—while many U.S. boomers can’t afford to retire
French retirees over the age of 65 now make more money relative to the average salary of working-age…
Do you know how to use your smart meter? It could save you hundreds of euro – The Irish Times
Are you one of the more than two million people who had a smart electricity meter installed? It…
Four in five people worried at cost of living (and almost no-one thinks government is doing enough) – The Journal
Four in five people worried at cost of living (and almost no-one thinks government is doing enough) The Journal…
From ‘it adds car journeys’ to ‘an incentive for people to litter less’ – The Irish Times
Ciaran Foley highlighted how many people on social media give out about the Re-turn scheme so we figured…
‘Outrageous!’ ‘Shocking!’ ‘Insane!’ – Video Reveals Skyrocketing Prices at Grocery Stores Across the US
A new video mashup is exposing the skyrocketing cost of living in cities across the US. The video…
Revealed: How much meat and dairy prices have risen in a year, as families are warned soaring food bills the ‘new norm’
Official statistics showed food-price inflation is now close to a two-year high. High-end meat cuts, such as striploin…
Winter Fuel Payment deadline next week for specific group of pensioners
The qualifying week for this year’s Winter Fuel Payments starts on Monday, September 15. 09:32, 12 Sep 2025Updated…
Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £17,800
Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help…
Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £110 every week
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people. The latest figures…
New calls to give early State Pension payments to disabled people over 60
An online petition is calling on the UK Government to change State Pension eligibility rules. A new online…
Restaurants adding VAT after the fact in breach of the law – The Irish Times
“Yesterday I had a nice meal in a restaurant in the west of Ireland,” begins the mail from…