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UK State Pension to Rise in April 2026 – How Much More You’ll Get

Millions of pensioners across the UK will see their state pension payments increase from the first week of April 2026, following the latest uplift calculated under the government’s triple lock system. The updated rates for the 2026/27 financial year mean retirees will receive a noticeable boost to their regular income. However, not everyone will benefit

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Car Production Boosts UK Economy as Output Rises Ahead of Budget

Car Production Boosts UK Economy as Output Rises Ahead of Budget

The UK economy moved back into growth in November, expanding by 0.3 per cent after contracting in October, according to official figures that exceeded market expectations and eased fears of a deeper slowdown ahead of the autumn budget. Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed economic output rose more strongly than the 0.1

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Councils Warn £842m Crisis, Resilience Fund “Not Enough” to Tackle Local Hardship

Councils Warn £842m Crisis, Resilience Fund “Not Enough” to Tackle Local Hardship

A new survey has revealed that only two per cent of councils in England believe the government’s proposed £842 million-a-year Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will be sufficient to meet local welfare needs to a great extent. The Local Government Association (LGA) conducted the survey to gather views from councils on the design of the

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