3 million households in water debt as affordability crisis deepens
Nearly one in five bill payers across England and Wales have been unable to afford their water charges…
Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!
This week I’m channelling my inner Victor Meldrew as I cast a very jaundiced eye over a new…
HMRC to review suspension of child benefit payments to families who flew out of Belfast but returned via Dublin Airport
The benefit is normally stopped if someone spends more than eight weeks living outside the UK, but many…
Rathwood delays continue as customers run out of patience – The Irish Times
The difficulties being experienced by customers of Rathwood Garden Furniture have been continuing in recent weeks despite the…
Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…
Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000
Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help…
I’m a boomer – half of my generation is barely surviving on state pensions
I have friends selling their homes and cars to stay afloat. It’s tempting to attack an entire cohort,…
I’m 73 and worry about bills ahead
Paul Kelsey is among thousands of retirees whose private pensions do not keep up with the cost of…
Full list of New and Basic State Pension weekly payments due from April
Pensioners will see an increase of up to £574 next year under the Triple Lock. 07:37, 04 Nov…
Social welfare Ireland: Increases and extra payment happening in the coming weeks
Social welfare increases, changes to eligibility for some schemes and an extra payment are due in the coming…
State pensioners could claim £70 off supermarket shop this week
Thousands of state pensioners are getting a helping hand with their shopping this week as £70 supermarket vouchers…
Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people. More than 1.7…