Free TV licence for over 75’s to be means-tested from August 1
The free TV licence for over-75’s will be means-tested from August 1, the BBC has said. Silver Surfers reports that the broadcaster previously postponed the axing of the universal entitlement for pensioners because of thecoronavirus pandemic. Means-testing was...What are the key points in the latest easing of lockdown?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures from July 4. Silver Surfers reports that Boris Johnson has announced an easing of lockdown restrictions across England, to take effect from July 4.Here are the key points: Social distancing The...Unlock your finances: From savings to mortgages, how to handle your money as coronavirus lockdown measures start to lift.
As the temptations of shopping and going out return, here’s your to-do list for keeping a handle on your finances. Lockdown has created an accidental savings boom. Bank of England figures revealed this week that savings deposits by UK households increased by a record...UK reports rise in over-50s struggling to pay for necessities
Surge in universal credit claims highlights precarious financial situation of demographic. The Guardian reports that increasing numbers of people aged over 50 in the UK do not have enough money to pay for basic necessities, a study of labour market statistics has...Ourplace News
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