Fashion Retailer New Look Confirms Closure of 29 Branches Across UK and Ireland The popular fashion retailer New Look has announced the closure of 29 stores, citing “sustained losses and challenging market conditions.” The decision includes the complete shutdown of its Republic of Ireland operations, with 256 stores going into liquidation, along with three UK Continue reading
Nationwide’s £50 ‘Big Thank You’ Payout: Who’s Eligible & When You’ll Get Paid!
Nationwide Building Society has announced a massive £600 million payout to over 12 million UK customers as a token of appreciation for their role in the successful acquisition of Virgin Money last year. Dubbed ‘The Big Nationwide Thank You,’ this initiative aims to reward loyal members who have contributed to the bank’s financial strength. Why Continue reading
Centrelink Payment Increase 2025: Millions of Australians to Receive Higher Payments from March 20
Millions of Australians will see a Centrelink payment increase 2025 as the government’s latest indexation changes take effect from March 20. This adjustment will provide higher social security payments for over five million recipients, including pensioners, job seekers, carers, and single parents. The Centrelink payment increase 2025 aims to ease financial pressures as Australians continue Continue reading
$400 Centrelink Payment for Pensioners: Everything You Need to Know About Eligibility, Dates & Rates
Great news for Australian seniors! The government has introduced the $400 Centrelink payment for pensioners, offering much-needed financial relief to help retirees cope with soaring living expenses. This special $400 Centrelink payment for pensioners is set to be deposited in October 2024, with additional increases in standard pension payments. Here’s everything you need to know, Continue reading
$6,500 Centrelink Payment Opens for Cyclone Alfred Victims: How to Claim Disaster Relief
Australians affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can now apply for the Centrelink cyclone payment, which provides up to $6,500 in financial relief for lost income. From March 11, 2025, at 2 PM AEDT, eligible workers and sole traders can submit claims through myGov for up to 13 weeks of financial support under the Centrelink cyclone Continue reading
Pensioners with health conditions to receive up to £1,362 monthly in the upcoming financial year
Introduction to State Pension Uplifts for 2025 Starting in April 2025, approximately 1.7 million people across Great Britain, including 150,000 in Scotland, will receive higher payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland as part of the annual uprating process. This includes an increase in State Pension payments and Attendance Continue reading
Calls to Raise State Pension Payments to £1,700 per Month
A growing movement of more than 4,300 people has signed an online petition urging the UK Government to bring the New State Pension in line with the National Living Wage. The petition, spearheaded by campaigner Ken Marshall, calls for the annual pension amount to rise from its current level of £11,502 to £22,000 – a Continue reading
Women on State Pension to Receive Back Payments of Almost £8,000 This Year
In a recent announcement, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed it has sent out more than 370,000 letters to older individuals, primarily women, urging them to review their State Pension records. The letters indicate that many of them may be receiving a lower pension than they are rightfully entitled to. The error stems from missing Continue reading
DWP Announces Universal Credit Changes Will Begin Next Month for All Claimants
The latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that by the end of January 2025, 7.5 million people were claiming Universal Credit, marking an increase of 1.1 million compared to January 2024. Starting in April, all Universal Credit claimants will be required to confirm any changes in their circumstances more frequently. Continue reading
New Benefit Payment Rates for Pensioners, Disabled People, and Families Coming Next Month
In a move aimed at supporting the most vulnerable in society, the Scottish Government has confirmed an increase in various benefits for the 2025/26 financial year. This includes a 1.7% rise in carer’s assistance, disability benefits, funeral expense assistance, and the Scottish Child Payment. The rise is aligned with the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) Continue reading