Category: Health & Wellbeing
Staying healthy and active in later life
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How can I stay safe in hot weather as I get older?
Hot weather becomes genuinely more dangerous as we age, because the body loses its ability to cool itself…
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Are coach holidays still the best-value way to see Britain — and how do you avoid the hidden costs?
Coach holidays offer some of the best-value touring breaks in the UK, with escorted packages starting from around…
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Are you paying too much for your broadband — and could a social tariff save you over £200 a year?
If you receive Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or certain other means-tested benefits, you can switch to a broadband…
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What is a deputyship order — and how do you take over someone’s affairs if they have no Lasting Power of Attorney?
If a family member loses mental capacity and has no Lasting Power of Attorney, you have no automatic…
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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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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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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 —…