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State Pensioners urged to do 1 important check after bombshell Burnham announcement

Chris Samuel — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0100

In a speech at the Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister revealed plans for a sensational shake-up of the State Pensions system.

Energy bills to rise by £60 in October - calculate your future bill here

David Dubas-Fisher,James Knuckey — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:33:00 +0100

Use our calculator to estimate your new energy bills as Ofgem increases the price cap.

State pensioners 'handed £121 less' under Andy Burnham's axed triple lock system

Alex Evans — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0100

The system which abolishes the third element of the triple lock would have resulted in approximately £121 less for full, new state pensioners in 2026.

UK households handed £85 with 1 energy switch - full list of who's eligible

Brian Dillon — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0100

Households can make a switch to get up to £85 worth of spending power when they make one switch, but there are certain criteria to meet.

Andy Burnham unveils National Care Service paid for by ending triple lock

Alex Evans — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0100

A bombshell change to the triple lock will pay for the National Care Service.

Money Saving Expert names 5 savings accounts paying up to 5% interest - full list

Brian Dillon — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0100

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has named the top-paying 'normal' savings accounts, revealing the best rates for savers who put money away every month.

UK households handed £105 boost under Andy Burnham on Thursday

Alex Evans — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0100

Bills are about to rise but without the intervention, the damage would have been worse.

Halifax and Lloyds to close 8 branches next week - full list

Holly Kintuka — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0100

Lloyds Banking Group says that it continues to look at how customers can access banking services when making changes to its network.

State pensioners getting second £965 monthly payment on Wednesday

Toby Codd — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0100

A calendar quirk means that some retirees who claim the full rate of the New State Pension will receive a total of £1,930.40 this month.

Winter fuel payment cut to just £100 for state pensioners born in these years

Alex Evans — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0100

Winter Fuel Payments can be slashed down to £100.