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DWP overhaul set to 'reward' pensioners with £1,000 savings boost: 'Great news!'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of small, forgotten pension pots, which could see pension savers receive a £1,000 savings boost. Under this reform, smaller pots will automatically be …

State pensioners face 'very concerning' DWP tweak which will cost them £300

150,000 fewer pensioners will qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment, highlighting a significant reduction in support for elderly individuals facing rising energy costs. Under the leadership of Liz Kendall, the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) no …

Senior Vets urge govt to pay arrears to retirees on priority

MOHALI: A meeting of Senior Vets Association was held today i.e 24th April, at Directorate of Animal husbandry here, in connection with dithering/delay of Government to pay leave encashment and other arrears to retired Officers , pending medical bills …

450,000 pensioners set to miss out on State Pension increase this month

Following the 4.1 per cent increase on April 7, UK pensioners are set to find extra cash landing in their accounts. The full New State Pension will amount to £921 every four weeks during the 2025/26 financial year, while the full Basic State Pension …

Pensioners urged to check inheritance rule to boost pension by £5,000

Pensioners are boosting their State Pension by over £5,000 annually through inheritance, according to figures obtained by a pension provider. Royal London has revealed that in the tax year 2023/24 more than two million pensioners (around 2,027,440) …

Medicare Moments: Rules for enrolling in Medicare when self-employed are confusing!

Dear Toni: I am self-employed with an individual health plan and confused about enrolling in Medicare when I turn 65 in July. I cannot find the answer to my situation in the Medicare & You handbook. A business associate who is also self-employed …

State pensioners handed up to £11,725 each as DWP corrects £805m underpayments

15:12, 24 Apr 2025Updated 15:15, 24 Apr 2025 State pensioners are being handed up to £11,725 each as the DWP corrects underpayments. In a new update issued today, it said that between January 11, 2021, and March 31, 2025, the checking process had …

What are Medicare’s enrollment rules for self-employed people?

Be aware: Medicare does not recognize individual health plans as “true” employer benefits to delay enrolling in Part B. You will incur a penalty. Dear Toni: I am self-employed with an individual health plan and confused about enrolling in Medicare when I …

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'Pervert' killer who murdered pensioner then called Babestation dies in jail

A twisted killer who called Babestation sex lines as a pensioner lay dying in front of him has been found dead in prison. Gareth Dack, 41, was caged for a minimum of 33 years after murdering Norma Bell, a 79-year-old gran and mum-of-nine, in 2016, reports …

Here is the list of retirees who will stop receiving their Social Security benefits in May 2025

It is necessary for everyone in the United States to keep an eye on their obligations in order to continue to receive benefits, and Social Security is no exception to this rule, especially when many families depend on it to get by each month. Comply to …

Why is the US government seeking to eliminate the Biden Pill Penalty in Medicare?

Actualizado 24/04/2025 - 07:16 CDT A controversial provision within President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is drawing growing backlash from industry experts, who claim it's decimating innovation in a critical category of …

Blue-badge pensioner rages at council after being denied disabled parking space outside own home

A 78-year-old Blue Badge holder has expressed frustration after being denied a disabled parking bay outside his Northumberland home. Malcolm Ridley, who suffered a stroke two years ago that has left him struggling to walk, says Northumberland County …

Burkburnett retirees aim for school board position

BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ)— Two retired Burkburnett residents are hoping to secure their spots on the district’s school board. Both Carol Wilson and Marilyn Keck shared how they hope to serve the students within the BISD. “I said, well, I would like to be a …

Anthony Albanese’s Medicare scare campaign has ‘largely worked’

Sky News host Paul Murray says Anthony Albanese’s Medicare scare campaign “largely worked”. Mr Murray said “most of the media” never called Anthony Albanese out for any untruths. “He was allowed to cover himself.”

Coalition struggle with ‘counterattack’ to Labor’s Medicare scare campaign

The PR Counsel Managing Director Kristy McSweeney discusses the Coalition’s lack of a rebuttal towards Labor’s Medicare scare campaign. “The government has been very skilled at distilling their scare campaign into one message, and yes that message is false …

FG to seize mortgaged property of retirees over unpaid housing loans

The Federal Government has announced plans to seize mortgaged properties from retired civil servants who failed to fully repay housing loans obtained during their service. The move was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Mrs. Ngozi Obiechina, Head of …

Anthony Albanese using Medicare to ‘change the subject’ off cost of living

On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses Anthony Albanese’s lies, election campaigning and more. Mr Murray said Anthony Albanese is using Medicare to “change the subject” off cost of living during his campaign. “That is …

Lüderitz pensioner gets Namibian citizenship after 45 years

Benjamin Beukes (61) has finally received Namibian citizenship after a lengthy battle of nearly 45 years. Beukes was born in South Africa, but has lived in Namibia for over three decades. He married a Namibian woman in 1995. “I am so happy and excited …

Safetica Named Winner of the Coveted Global InfoSec Awards during RSA Conference 2025

Safetica wins three Global InfoSec Awards at RSAC 2025 for excellence in insider threat detection, prevention, and data loss prevention. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safetica is proud to announce we have …

Raising the Roof: Lauren Swain Joins Elite Roofing & Gutters to Drive Commercial Projects

PEARL, MS, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elite Roofing and Gutters is proud to announce that Lauren Swain has joined the company's growing team of expert professionals. With years of experience in the roofing industry, …

U.S. Amputee Soccer Names 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Roster, Launches Fundraiser for Mexico

STONY BROOK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Amputee Soccer Association is proud to announce the official roster of players who will represent the United States in the 2026 Amputee Soccer World Cup Qualifiers, …

IFC EDGE celebrates 10 million square meter milestone for green-certified floorspace in Africa

SOUTH AFRICA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Energy Savings: More than 382,000 Megawatt hours (MWh) per year, over 200,000 MWh of which were contributed by South Africa • Water Savings: More than 9.4 million cubic meters (m3) per year, …

From Devastation to Determination: Global Travel Auction Offers Dream Trips to Save the Oceans

Sea Save Foundation rises from fire loss to launch a global SCUBA travel auction. Bid on dream trips and help fund urgent ocean conservation worldwide. MALIBU, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When fires swept through the …

Business Consultancy Challenges ‘Broken Franchising Landscape’ in the Philippines & Asia

Founding the consultancy group Art-of-Franchising, Aaron Yeo & team shine a light on how so many franchising consultants dramatically disadvantage their clients SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — In founding the …

'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41' Audiobook Becomes Instant Bestseller

The “L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41” audiobook, featuring the best new SF&F writers of the year became instant bestseller upon release. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “L. Ron …

DevLand Launches Innovative AI EdTech Platform to Revolutionize Education

Play different LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DevLand, acclaimed as a "bold new EdTech startup," officially launched DevLand Arcade this month, revolutionizing the integration of gaming and education …

Significant Paper Published in JAMA on the Effect of Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation

SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore-based AscenZion Neuromodulation Co announced the publication of a significant paper on the ‘Effect of transcranial pulsed current stimulation on social functioning in children with autism’ …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

Dr Amber Hartman Scholz selected for Steering Committee of Multilateral Mechanism on Digital Sequence Information/UN CBD

BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Amber Hartman Scholz, Head of the Department of Science Policy and Internationalization at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Culture Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures …

Coalition Urges Malaysia to Reject Bans, Criticizes WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Alternatives

CAPHRA urges Malaysian authorities to reject counterproductive bans on vaping and adopt risk-proportionate regulations KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( …

Vibha Guiding Lights: Celebrating Educators Transforming Foundational Learning in Durg

Honoring educators in Durg transforming Early Learning in partnership with Language & Learning Foundation and government leaders. CA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teachers are the architects of a brighter future, and …

APIKUR Calls for Redoubling of Efforts to Reach the Agreements Required to Resume Oil Exports via ITP

NY, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan Representatives of member companies from the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) and other International Oil …

The IFF 31st Academic Workshop Explores Future of Global Economy and BWIs April 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Finance Forum (IFF) hosted its 31st Academic Workshop to explore the future trajectory of the global economy and the evolving role of the Bretton Woods …

Trinasolar tops global perovskite solar cell patent ranking

XUHUI DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, CHINA, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trinasolar has topped the Global Perovskite Solar Cell Invention Patent Ranking published by IPRdaily, with 481 patent applications. Trinasolar also ranked second in both the …

Myanmar, one month on

On 28 March, a 7.7 earthquake hit along the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in the Sagaing and Mandalay regions. Around five million people have been affected, especially those in remote areas. The earthquake damaged roads and …