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Capita Civil Service Pension Problems and Payment Delays | What Happened?
June 01, 2026 8 min

Capita Civil Service Pension Problems and Payment Delays | What Happened?

The ongoing Capita Civil Service pension problems have become one of the most significant public sector pension administration issues in recent years. Thousands of Civil Service Pension Scheme…

Jermaine
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June 2026 UK Benefits Schedule: When Will You Get Paid?
May 30, 2026 8 min

June 2026 UK Benefits Schedule: When Will You Get Paid?

If you receive benefits or a State Pension, the good news is that the June 2026 UK Benefits Schedule is largely straightforward. There are no nationwide bank holidays…

John
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Oil Price Hits 100 Dollars as US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Markets
May 27, 2026 10 min

Oil Price Hits 100 Dollars as US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Markets

Oil price hits 100 dollars as US-Iran tensions raise fears of disruption to global energy supplies, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has climbed as traders…

John
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UNISON Pay Rise 2026: Pay Increase Demands, Offers and Union Response
May 27, 2026 10 min

UNISON Pay Rise 2026: Pay Increase Demands, Offers and Union Response

The UNISON pay rise 2026 is not a single increase for all members, as pay depends on the worker’s sector. NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts have…

Jermaine
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Rachel Reeves Cost of Living: What the Package Means?
May 26, 2026 7 min

Rachel Reeves Cost of Living: What the Package Means?

Rachel Reeves’ cost of living package is designed to provide short-term relief for UK households facing pressure from rising fuel, food and everyday expenses while attempting to avoid…

Jermaine
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HMRC ISA Tax Code Error: Why UK Savers Must Check?
May 25, 2026 8 min

HMRC ISA Tax Code Error: Why UK Savers Must Check?

An HMRC ISA tax code error usually means savings information used to calculate PAYE tax has not matched a taxpayer’s actual records, and in some reported cases, tax-free…

Jermaine
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Andy Burnham’s Inheritance Tax Plan: What Could Change In 2026?
May 25, 2026 10 min

Andy Burnham’s Inheritance Tax Plan: What Could Change In 2026?

Andy Burnham has accelerated England’s social-care review, but he has not announced a 10% inheritance tax or confirmed that inheritance tax will be replaced. The idea comes from…

John
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Civil Service Pay Rise 2026 Brings 3.5% Boost Across Departments
May 23, 2026 9 min

Civil Service Pay Rise 2026 Brings 3.5% Boost Across Departments

The civil service pay rise 2026 will provide an overall 3.5% salary increase for most UK civil servants during the 2026-27 pay remit year. The Cabinet Office confirmed…

Jermaine
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DWP Reports Rising Deductions for Millions of Universal Credit Claimants
May 21, 2026 8 min

DWP Reports Rising Deductions for Millions of Universal Credit Claimants

Nearly half of all households receiving Universal Credit are now having deductions taken directly from their monthly payments, according to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…

John
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Robert Venables £2mn Tax Evasion Case Raises HMRC Scrutiny
May 21, 2026 8 min

Robert Venables £2mn Tax Evasion Case Raises HMRC Scrutiny

The Robert Venables £2mn tax evasion case has attracted major attention across the UK legal and financial sectors after prosecutors alleged that the veteran tax barrister dishonestly under-declared…

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