Unpaid carers come in a wide range of circumstances – siblings, parents, children caring for their parents, and care for other family members and friends. Many people who work have to take time off at some point in the year for their caring responsibilities – but a new law means they don’t have to take […]

Wildlife rangers, standing up to poachers and safeguarding species, are always worthy of our cheers and at the London Marathon this year is Edward Ndiritu, a Kenyan ranger and the first ever winner of the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award, presented in 2015 by the conservation charity. While the race offers a beacon of hope and […]

There are important changes to state pension and benefit payments in May. As there are two bank holidays in May, this will affect payment dates for some claimants. The early May bank holiday this year is on Monday, May 6 while the later May bank holiday is on Monday, May 27. As a result, payments […]

As the fashion from our youth hits the stores in the inevitable style cycle of each generation, it’s a good reminder that we all have things that might now be “vintage” which could net some extra cash. Here’s how to make quick money with your vintage stuff. But what counts as vintage? You might have […]

Families preparing for their retirement years have been urged to gen up on their state pension and how their taxes will work. Felicia Hjertman, founder and CEO of investment platform TILLIT, said people may need a “regular review” of their finances as they transition into retirement. She spoke to Express.co.uk about some “key considerations” for […]

A Premium Bonds customer reached out to NS&I for help after they had an issue with buying more Bonds. The saver asked the provider over X: “I accidentally sent a payment of less than £25 to my Premium Bonds account. “Will the payment be returned to me automatically or can I send an additional payment […]

The government needs to rethink plans to push the state pension age higher and higher. People simply will not be well enough to carry on into their 70s and many will not make it. Ros Altmann, a former Pensions Minister turned campaigner, has blasted the relentless drive to a higher retirement age, saying it will […]

MPs backing the WASPI campaign have renewed their calls for immediate action and compensation for the women affected. SNP MP Marion Fellows told Express.co.uk: “It is a further stain on UK justice. A WASPI woman dies every 13 minutes. “After all these years a £10,000 payment is what these women deserve. I have met with […]

A man who was left £5,000 short in state pension payments was given just £50 by the DWP in compensation. Merrick Ratcliffe, 68, has been left £4,978 short in payments after issues with claiming his cash from the DWP. He was offered just £50 as a special payment from the DWP for his troubles, which […]

Women in their 60s and 70s could be due £5,000 State Pension back payments before the end of next year. The Treasury recently confirmed that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) began contacting older individuals whose National Insurance (NI) records might be impacted by missing periods of Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) in September 2023. They can […]