UK Money
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Housing
Rogue landlords making millions out of housing benefits
‘Lockdown’ is a model that can make £56,000 a year from public funds. But the scandal goes on.
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Housing
Low-income households at risk as mortgage support benefit is axed
Crucial welfare payment will be turned into a loan from 2018, affecting 124,000 individuals who rely on it.
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Social Security
OECD: UK has lowest state pension of any developed country
British workers receive just 29% of their previous earnings, although private pensions bring figure up to near average.
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Society
State pension age must rise again, says report
Those aged around 40 should expect to work at least until the age of 68, with the future of the triple-lock also thrown into doubt.
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New bombshell for self-employed: pay 400% more NICs … or lose state pension
Despite the chancellor’s NICs U-turn, those who earn below £6,000 still face a five-fold increase – unless the government acts before next year.
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Society
Families urged not to land themselves in further debt this Christmas
Calls to PayPlan's debt advice line drop before Christmas but then rocket by 37% in the new year.
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All Categories
Struggling families take out ‘benefit loans’ to pay Christmas costs
Credit union reports a rise in the number of families taking out loans secured on social security benefits.
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Society
Refusing child benefit payments could see new mums take a state pension hit
A failure to make an initial claim may see them lose £5,000.
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