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1 December 1942: the Beveridge Report proposes a welfare state for Britain
With the Second World War still raging, the popular Beveridge Report was published on this day in 1942, proposing a welfare state be set up after the war
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Pay rises continue to outstrip inflation
UK wages grew at an annual rate of 7.7% between July and September, faster than price rises over the same period. Here’s what this means for inflation and interest rates.
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State pension triple lock at risk as cost balloons
The cost of the state pension triple lock could be far higher than expected due to record wage growth. Will the government keep the policy in place in 2024?
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Midlife MOT: what is it and who can get one?
The government has launched an online midlife MOT to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance and career skills. But how does it work, who can get one and would you pass it?
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Budget 2023: Pension lifetime allowance scrapped
News The cap on the amount that savers can build up in their pensions before paying extra tax has been abolished in a surprise announcement by the chancellor
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The cost of care: how to pay for long term care?
Advice The high cost of long-term care ranks is among the top five reasons why those over 55 will choose to continue working after retirement age. Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or thinking about care for an elderly relative we look at ways you can pay it
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Women to get one year’s supply of HRT for less than £20
News A new scheme from the Department of Health and Social Care could reduce a woman’s HRT bill from over £200 to under £20 a year.
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Prime minister sets ambition of “maths to 18”
News Rishi Sunak pledges to boost the country’s numeracy skills by requiring all school pupils in England to study some form of maths to age 18. This could include algebra and statistics, or financial literacy such as learning about mortgages and savings rates.
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National Insurance increase will be reversed in November, says chancellor
News The UK government has ditched the 1.25 percentage-point National Insurance rise, which will see workers pocket more pay and reduce tax for UK businesses. Saloni Sardana explains what the changes means for you.
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