Plain guides to the benefits, pensions, tax and household bills our readers ask us about most. Every figure is checked against GOV.UK, the NHS and other official sources, and each guide shows the date it was last checked. We update a guide when rates or rules change, which for most benefits and pensions means every April.
PensionsThe winter fuel payment clawback 2026 applies if your own total income is over £35,000. You still receive £200 or £300, but HMRC takes the full…
HealthNHS dental treatment charges in England from 1 April 2026 are £27.90 for Band 1, £76.60 for Band 2 and £332.10 for Band 3, with urgent treatment at…
PensionsYes, the State Pension is taxable income, but it is paid without tax taken off. In 2026/27 the full new State Pension is £241.30 a week, or…
BenefitsCarer's Allowance is not means tested, so your savings, your partner's income and any private pension do not count. The test that does apply is an…
BenefitsPIP per month is worth between £131.30 and £843.27 in 2026/27, depending on your award. Those are monthly equivalents of the weekly rates, which run…
Cost of livingOn the cost of living payment 2026 question, GOV.UK is clear as of 2 October 2026 that there will be no payment for 2026 and none are planned. The…
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