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An important deadline which could affect how much money you have in retirement is fast approaching.

State pension warning as urgent deadline approaches Sophie Wills

Martin Lewis issued the advice on his podcast

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to pensioners to save thousands Sam Johnson

Energy bills will be going up for millions of households, but the vulnerable will receive increased support. Credit: Getty Images

Pensioners to start receiving payments of up to £600 today Patrick Hollis

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs Benjamin Jackson

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pictured leaving 10 Downing Street on Friday, October 14. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns 'more difficult decisions' ahead Debra Fox

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut: What does it mean? Patrick Hollis

"It can be a complex area of law given how much the system has changed since its inception."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Why changes to state pension rules could cause confusion

"You should be able to make an application for help with funeral costs under the Social Fund."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Am I entitled to receive any bereavement based benefits? By The Newsroom

How to spot fraudulent HMRC emails and texts (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers Hiyah Zaidi

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500 Hiyah Zaidi

Cautious Gen Zs are restricting their spend in pubs and clubs and are instead sp... Richard Jenkins

Seven tips to help ease the impact of rocketing cost of living Sally Burton

Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

National Insurance change will save workers £175 Patrick Jack

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan... Isabella Boneham

South Tyneside Council leader Tracey Dixon

Council chief reacts to Spring Statement By The Newsroom

Kate Osborne

Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement branded an 'insult' by South Tyneside MPs

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivering his Spring Statement in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 23, 2022. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/PA Wire

Spring statement – Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils latest spending plans James Harrison

The major changes to statutory sick pay rules that are coming into effect this w... Isabella Boneham

BENEFITS EXPERT: Is it worth continuing with a claim for Universal Credit? By The Newsroom

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could pay as much as £48 extra per year from 1 April (image: AFP/Getty Images)

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could face £48 annual bill hike from April Henry Sandercock

Thumbs up: National Insurance rise set to go ahead despite cross-party opposition (image: Getty Images)

PM and Chancellor: ‘National insurance hike necessary despite cost of living cri... Henry Sandercock

BENEFITS EXPERT: What help is available for me: a self-employed mum-to-be? By The Newsroom

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income Hiyah Zaidi

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about Ethan Shone

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announce? (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announc... Ethan Shone

typically 16-17 year olds are excluded from getting UC, however in this situation he could claim on the grounds of ill health.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Would grandson get benefits if he left approved training? By The Newsroom

Energy bill fears

MP warns of gas crisis 'triple whammy' for families Tom Patterson

Many pensioners are already struggling with soaring energy bills, with others having to choose between heating their home or eating.

KATE OSBORNE: The Government is failing to protect our most vulnerable By The Newsroom

when profit becomes the bottom line then good care goes out of the window.

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: You can’t deliver good social care in order to make a profit By The Newsroom

If the DWP decide you have no capability to do any type of work then the maximum Universal Credit you can be paid increases so you may get some money.

Benefits Expert: Making a Universal Credit claim when in receipt of Personal Ind...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a news conference after outlining plans to raise taxes to pay for reforms to the social care system and the recovery of the NHS. Picture: Toby Melville-WPA Pool/Getty Images.

What the NHS and care tax hike means to you Debra Fox

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said taxes may have to rise again to fund health and social care (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson suggests taxes may have to rise further as MPs to vote on social c... Helen Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce social care reform proposals today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson set to unveil social care plans - what we can expect Helen Johnson

UK prime minister Boris Johnson meets with military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2

Will the UK government increase National Insurance rates to cover care reform co... Alex Nelson

You can still continue with a nil award claim in order to obtain National Insurance credits to protect your overall contributions record

BENEFITS EXPERT: Allowance claim turned down due to occupational pension

As long as the course is not classed as higher education and you have no parental support then you can submit a claim.

BENEFITS EXPERT: College student asks if there any benefits they can claim? By The Newsroom

I understand it can be difficult to get benefits if you are a student

BENEFITS EXPERT: ‘Would I as a teenage college student get any benefit help?’ By The Newsroom

Have you received any strange phone calls? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A National Insurance number phone call scam has been reported in the UK - what t... Rhona Shennan

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ... Iain Leggat

Millionaire couples could be taxed more to pay for the coronavirus crisis Helen Johnson

National Insurance number applications are still suspended due to the pandemic Iain Leggat

Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women who divorce later in life could be missing out on state pension money Sarah Wilson

Here’s when you can retire as state pension age increases in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when you can retire as state pension age increases in the UK Ethan Shone

The government’s furlough scheme will come to an end on 31 October 2020, but important changes will come into place for the last month of the job retention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme will change in October - here’s what you need to know Helen Johnson

Thousands of teenagers are expected to enjoy a windfall this month, as Child Trust Funds begin to mature (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to check if you’re due money from a Child Trust Fund - and how to find a los... Helen Johnson

The UK government’s furlough scheme will come to an end in October (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme changes from today - here’s what you need to know Helen Johnson

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a pay rise for public sector employees (Getty Images)

Applications for the second self-employment coronavirus grant are now open - her... Finlay Greig

To remain eligible, parents need to frequently reconfirm their eligibility every three months, which can be done via the government website. (Shutterstock)

Parents can get 30 hours of free childcare until October even if income has drop... Stephanie Rendall

Are you eligible to claim yet? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how much you’ll get if you’re eligible for a new state pension - and how... Claire Schofield

Changes to the government’s furlough scheme will begin this weekend (1 August), as employers will have to start making contributions for all furloughed employees (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme is changing on 1 August - here’s what you need to know Helen Johnson