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What built-in settings on your smartphone could make it so much easier to use?
Your smartphone almost certainly has free built-in settings that can make text easier to read, calls easier to…
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Could NHS Continuing Healthcare pay for all your care costs — and how do you find out if you qualify?
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is free, fully-funded care arranged by the NHS for adults with complex, ongoing health…
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What is an advance decision — and how do you make sure your wishes about medical treatment are respected?
An advance decision (also called a living will or ADRT) is a free, legally binding document that lets…
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Is an Interrail pass the best-value way to explore Europe after 60 — and how does it actually work?
An Interrail pass lets you travel by train across 33 European countries with a single ticket — and…
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What is GOV.UK One Login — and how do you use it to access your tax, benefits and government services online?
GOV.UK One Login is the government’s new single sign-in system, replacing the old Government Gateway for most online…
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Do you have a lost pension pot — and how will the new Pensions Dashboard help you find it?
There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots in the UK, holding around £31 billion in unclaimed…
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Is your State Pension pushing you into income tax — and how will HMRC collect what you owe?
The full new State Pension is now £12,547 a year — just £23 below the frozen income tax…
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How much savings interest can you earn tax-free — and are you making the most of it?
If your main income is the State Pension, you may be able to earn up to £6,000 in…
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Will your pension pot be caught by inheritance tax from April 2027 — and what should you do now?
From 6 April 2027, your pension pot will be counted as part of your estate for inheritance tax…
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What are the best free days out in the UK this summer — and how do you find them near you?
Dozens of the UK’s finest museums, galleries, and national parks are completely free to visit this summer —…
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit — and how do you claim what you are owed?
Around 800,000 pensioners in the UK are entitled to Pension Credit but have never claimed it, missing out…
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How do you spot the early signs of skin cancer — and why does it matter more than ever this summer?
Melanoma cases in the UK have just reached a record high, with new figures showing cases have doubled…