December 2025

Here’s how to determine if you are entitled and make an application

And so it goes on. The government is to reconsider its decision not to compensate women hit by changes to the state-pension age. Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary at the time who made that

With the cold snap on its way make sure you’re in the know about the Winter Warming payments available. ✦ Winter Fuel Payment Worth £100 to £300 if you’re state pension age or above. No need to apply

A financial present for your grandkids could be the perfect festive offering. Is money a better option than gift cards? And might setting them up with their own pension actually be the best long-term present of all?

There are ways to give money without liability for inheritance tax, says Paul Lewis