As inflation continues to rise, the UK government is stepping up its support for vulnerable households. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a £200 Cost of Living payment for the year 2025, designed to help those struggling with the escalating cost of living. This new initiative is part of the broader Household … Read more
In April 2025, the Australian government announced a $243 Cost of Living Payment to assist eligible residents in managing rising living expenses. This one-off payment is part of a broader initiative to provide financial relief to those most affected by economic pressures. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the $243 Cost of Living Payment, individuals must meet the following conditions: … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has reached a powerful milestone in April 2025, having successfully surpassed their fundraising target to challenge the government over long-standing pension injustices. This landmark achievement highlights both public support and the continued momentum behind the movement to secure financial justice for millions of women affected by sudden pension age changes. What Is the WASPI … Read more
As we approach April 2025, many Australians are eagerly anticipating their Centrelink payments. The Australian government has confirmed the dates and revised amounts for various Centrelink benefits. These adjustments are aimed at providing much-needed financial support in the face of rising living costs. This guide will explore the latest updates, payment schedules, and what these … Read more
The 1983 ‘New Pence’ 2p coin is one of the rarest modern UK coins due to a minting anomaly. In 1982, the Royal Mint officially changed the inscription on the reverse of the 2p coin from ‘NEW PENCE’ to ‘TWO PENCE’. However, a small batch of 1983 coins was mistakenly struck with the outdated ‘NEW PENCE’ legend, creating a collector’s dream … Read more
As part of continued efforts to relieve financial stress from inflation and rising living costs, the Australian Government has announced a $600 Centrelink cash boost, scheduled for December 2025. This one-off payment is designed to assist low-income households, pensioners, carers, and other eligible recipients who rely on Centrelink benefits. The initiative follows previous successful relief measures and is expected … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to offer a boost to Carer’s Allowance recipients with an increase in the earnings threshold. From April 2025, thousands of unpaid carers will benefit from this change, with an additional £196 paid to eligible individuals. Increase in Carer’s Allowance Earnings Threshold The government has confirmed a … Read more
A £470 triple lock boost is set to be withheld from 500,000 pensioners living abroad, who are excluded from annual state pension upratings due to their residency in the “wrong” country. The End Frozen Pensions Campaign is a movement aimed at ending this injustice for nearly half a million British pensioners who experience this financial … Read more
In a bold move, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to compensate WASPI women—those affected by sudden changes to the state pension age—with a £10,000 payment. This proposal is a response to the financial hardship and lack of proper notice experienced by thousands of women born in the 1950s. The payment, if approved and implemented, would provide long-awaited … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing fight for compensation due to the government’s controversial state pension age changes. Having raised £180,000 so far, WASPI aims to secure a court review into the refusal of compensation following the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman … Read more
