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  1. Things to think about when making Christmas plans

    27 December, up to three households will be able to form a ‘bubble’ with no social distancing required. While for some this will be a relief, many will be worried about keeping themselves safe ... from, coronavirus. Although fewer than 1 in every 5,000 people aged under 50 who catch coronavirus will die from it, 1 in every 100 people in their late 60s and 1 in 50 people aged 80+ are likely to die

  2. EU citizens and settled status after Brexit

    late, see the Citizens Advice guidance on staying in the UK if you're from the EU. You can apply using any device, such as a laptop or a smartphone. In some cases, you will need to apply by post instead

  3. What are workplace pensions?

    filling in a form and returning it to your employer or pension provider. If you opt out, your employer will need to re-enrol you every 3 years, you can opt out each time if you'd like. If you can afford to ... making any hasty decisions that may leave you worse off in the long-term. MoneyHelper provides a free guidance service, Pension Wise, backed by the government. You can book an appointment to discuss your pension

  4. Older EU citizens and settled status

    more than 5 years, it’s very possible you will qualify for Settled Status, especially if you already receive a UK State Pension. Government guidance suggests that anybody receiving a UK State Pension

  5. Do I need ID to vote in the UK?

    around voting in UK elections and how to get voter ID. New rules on voting in elections in England will come into effect for the first time this year during the local elections on 4 May. We want to make ... are the new voter ID rules? Voters will be required to bring a form of photographic identification with them when they attend a polling station in England. This will apply to local elections, Police and

  6. Why we need a single workplace pensions regulator

    employers, understandably, have little or no knowledge of what can be a very complex product, and will find it extremely difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. These decisions can have a profound ... ultimately to help people maintain a standard of living throughout their later life’. Following this will ensure that it all works towards the same goal. Value for money The pensions landscape is extremely

  7. How is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going?

    lived before the pandemic started, but it remains important you continue to follow the Government guidance as restrictions on our everyday activities are eased. It is sensible to keep the contact you have ... remain cautious after the vaccine You will not be protected straight away . Depending on the vaccine, and perhaps other characteristics including your age, you will take 2, 3 or even 4 weeks to fully develop

  8. Explaining the energy crisis and what can be done about it

    suppliers are going bust. Whilst some protections are in place to support older people, this winter will still prove challenging for millions of households. Policy and Research officer David Southgate explains ... Raising the price cap will impact 15 million households. The average default tariff bill will increase by £139 per year. For prepayment meter customers, the average increase will be around £153

  9. The Digital Champion Programme: boosting skills and confidence

    older people get comfortable with technology and make the most of being online. This summer, Age UK will be launching the next round of our Digital Champion Programme, which supports thousands of older people ... across the UK in gaining confidence in their digital skills. 15 local Age UK and Age Cymru partners will be running Digital Champion Programme sessions between June 2024 and November 2025. Supported by our

  10. Benefits and accessing cash - coronavirus advice

    changes.  You can continue to make new benefit claims, but the claim might be affected, but it will depend on what benefit the claim is for. If you’ve recently made a new claim for Universal Credit ... face-to-face, over the phone or via video call. If you require an assessment the DWP will let you know. There's government guidance about safely attending face-to-face assessments, which you can find  here

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