You pay National Insurance contributions throughout your working life. They build up your entitlement to the State Pension and to certain social security benefits. The type and level of contributions you pay depends on how much you earn and whether you’re employed or self-employed. You stop paying them when you reach State Pension age. If […]
If you haven’t yet started planning for your retirement then this information will help. The state will provide some support but you will still need to plan for your future. Find out what the state provides, how to start a personal and company pension or invest for your retirement. Saving for your retirement may not […]
Your Child Benefit payments are made every week or every four weeks, on a Monday or Tuesday. If your usual payment day falls on a bank holiday, you’ll get your payment earlier than normal. But your payment won’t be early if the holiday is only in Scotland or Northern Ireland. From time to time, your […]
There is a range of benefits, tax credits and other financial support that you may be able to receive as a carer. This is a general overview. You may be able to claim Carer’s Allowance if you’re aged 16 or over and care for someone at least 35 hours a week. See the link ‘Carer’s […]
About three weeks before your tax disc runs out, you should get a ‘Vehicle licence application/statutory off road notification’ (V11 reminder) or ‘Heavy goods vehicle licence application/SORN declaration’ (V85/1 HGV reminder) from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You can use the reminder to renew your tax online, by phone, in person or by […]
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit you can get if you need help getting around and/or looking after yourself because you are ill, disabled or terminally ill. You can also claim Disability Living Allowance for an ill or disabled child. You are eligible to claim Disability Living Allowance if you are under 65 when […]
If you have concerns about polluted land, air or water in your local area, you should contact your local authority or the Environment Agency. Find out how to do this and what you can do if you’re not happy with the response you receive. A pollutant is any substance that is introduced to land, air […]
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Yn dechrau o fis Hydref 2012, bydd miloedd o weithwyr yn cael eu cofrestru ar gyfer pensiwn yn y gweithle. Os ydych chi’n gweithio i sefydliad mawr, chi bydd yn cael eich cofrestru’n gyntaf. Cael gwybod beth y mae hyn yn ei olygu i chi, a’r buddiannau o barhau wedi ei chofrestru. Cofrestru ar gyfer […]
Charities, organisations and government departments offering help for parents going through relationship difficulties, divorce or relationship breakdown. Contact details for the Citizens Advice Bureau, which has a network of advice centres across the UK. Contact details for Community Legal Advice, an organisation providing help and advice for the general public on a range of common […]
If you’re earning a wage or claiming benefits, you’ll probably need a bank account. There’s a range of current accounts available, but shopping around to find out which one suits you best is vital. If you’ve grown out of putting money in a piggy bank, it’s likely that you’re ready to open a current account. […]
When it comes to childcare for a disabled child, a lot of the considerations are the same as for any other child. There are a few extra things to think about, such as specialist training or a child’s medical needs. Find out about different types of childcare. Whatever your child’s age, ability or circumstances, all […]
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