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Pension moves you should make before Labour’s Budget raid
Savers are maxing out their pension contributions while retirees are grabbing their tax-free cash amid fears of a tax raid in the Autumn Budget. We look at what you can do to prepare
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will Labour change the rules on pension tax relief?
Pension tax relief costs the government almost £50 billion a year – but new reports suggest cuts are off the table at the upcoming Budget
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Six months left to give your state pension an extra boost – should you buy national insurance credits?
News Older workers have until 5 April 2025 to make a backdated claim for NI credits to 2006/2007 that could boost their state pension income
By Marc Shoffman Published
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State pension underpayments: ombudsman to investigate underpayments for married women
Tens of thousands of married women pensioners could get back millions in state pension arrears following a campaign that has led to an ombudsman investigation for a number of cases
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Frozen state pensions: thousands of expats receive just £3,000 a year
More than 450,000 pensioners who retire abroad have their state pension “frozen” when they leave the UK. Will Labour change the rules and end this “injustice”?
By Ruth Emery Published
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11 reasons you need to register for self-assessment before 5 October
There are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment. But you’ll need to act fast to meet the 5 October deadline
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Advice More than two in five savers have lost track of thousands of pounds in pensions, ISAs and savings accounts. We explain how to trace lost accounts and pensions, and what your options are.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Retirees lose out on £13,000 by not shopping around for best annuity deal
Pensioners are potentially missing out on thousands of pounds worth of income in retirement by failing to shop around. We explain how to get the best annuity deal
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Pension Credit claims soar by 152% as retirees rush to secure the Winter Fuel Payment
News Pension Credit applications have increased 152% as retirees race to secure the Winter Fuel Payment. Here's how to apply - and the deadlines you need to know about
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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