For millions of Americans, Social Security benefits remain the cornerstone of retirement income. Roughly 40% of seniors aged 65 and older rely on Social Security for at least half of their earnings. Yet how much retirees actually keep can vary widely depending on where they live. While the federal government taxes benefits for higher earners, … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are about to see important changes in January 2026. Some updates follow long-standing policy shifts, while others are annual adjustments tied to inflation and wage growth. But alongside these Social Security updates, seniors will also benefit from a separate federal policy introducing a new tax deduction designed … Read more
As winter approaches and energy bills remain a top concern for families, the UK Government has confirmed the return of the Warm Home Discount Scheme. From October 2025, eligible households will receive a £150 credit on their electricity or, in some cases, gas accounts. The scheme is designed to help pensioners and low-income households offset … Read more
The question of how long people should work before retiring is being revisited worldwide as life expectancy rises and pension systems come under pressure. A recent survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) revealed that 37% of managers support raising the retirement age to reflect longer lifespans, with nearly 49% of managers over 55 backing … Read more
As childcare costs soar across the UK, the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme offers families the chance to save up to £2000 per child annually, or £4,000 for children with disabilities. Despite the programme’s potential to ease household budgets, official figures reveal that it remains vastly underused. Of the 1.3 million families eligible, only about 500,000 … Read more
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has raised the alarm over a growing stamp duty refund scam that is tricking property buyers—particularly those purchasing homes in need of renovation—into parting with thousands of pounds. Fraudsters are exploiting tax loophole misconceptions, offering to reclaim Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on the false basis that such properties qualify … Read more
The UK’s rapidly growing carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) industry is set to deliver a significant employment boom, with 2800 new jobs projected across North Wales and North West England. The surge follows the government’s approval of two new priority projects for the HyNet carbon capture cluster, a major development in the nation’s clean … Read more
The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has sent out 1.5 million letters to parents and guardians, urging them to renew Child Benefit claims before the fast-approaching deadline of 31 August 2025. This reminder is aimed at households with teenagers aged 16 to 19 who will continue in full-time education or approved training this September. … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the detailed schedule for the upcoming Winter Fuel Payment scheme, offering pensioners across the UK between £100 and £300 to help with heating costs during the colder months of 2025–26. Around nine million people in England and Wales are set to benefit from this annual payment, … Read more
The United Kingdom has officially opened applications for its highly prestigious Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships for the 2025–26 academic cycle. Starting from 5 August 2025 and closing on 7 October 2025, this initiative offers fully funded opportunities for aspiring leaders from India to study or pursue professional development in the UK. For decades, Chevening has … Read more