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Work in the UK from October 2025: Applications Open for 2025 Work Visas
The Home Office continues the points-based immigration system and has introduced practical updates to speed up decisions and curb misuse: Digital status and verification: ...
HMRC Confirms £300 Bank Deduction For Some UK Pensioners: Who Is Affected, How To Check, And What To Do Next
The £300 figure relates to targeted recovery of confirmed overpayments, most commonly where records show that a pensioner was paid more than their entitlement ...
UK Driving Licence Rules for Over-55s: What Changes on 21 October 2025 and How to Stay Compliant
From 21 October 2025, UK motorists aged 55 and over will move onto a five-year licence renewal cycle with mandatory health and eyesight self-declarations. ...
DWP bank-account checks from April 2026: who is affected, who is exempt, and how the safeguards work
From April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will gain statutory powers to request limited, targeted data checks from banks and other ...
DWP Free TV Licence for Pensioners (2025): Save £169.50 if You Are 75+ and on Pension Credit
The UK TV licensing rules require a valid licence if you watch or record live TV on any channel, or use BBC iPlayer on ...
UK Property Tax Overhaul in 2025 Explained: From SDLT to a Possible £810 Base Charge, What It Really Means
Two structural problems drive the 2025 conversation. First, Council Tax remains pegged to 1991 property bands, which many economists consider outdated and regressive. Second, ...
