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July 2025

Not everyone’s a winner in the turnaround on winter fuel payments,

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), puts it simply, says The Telegraph. “The UK cannot afford the array of promises that it has made to the public.” The OBR’s “dismal”

Although women typically live longer than men, we tend to head into retirement with smaller pension pots. Little wonder then that new research by Royal London shows that 49% of women over 50 with a pe

With the average UK care home costing £65,000 a year, the prospect of meeting these fees can be a worry. But some people won’t have to pay – and it doesn’t have to mean selling your home. Our expert explains how it works

The average Brit takes £320 in cash when going abroad according to GoCompare while over 55s take £380. Check your travel policy’s cash cover as some insurers may have lower limits. Skipton’s Delayed S