STATE pension payments can be a vital form of support for retired people, however, many are not aware their entitlement could also mean they could gain a reduction in their council tax.
“It’s important to remember if you’re contacted out the blue by someone asking for your personal or financial details, this could be a scam.
“Even confirming personal details, such as your email address, date of birth or mother’s maiden name, can be used by criminals to commit fraud. If you have any doubts about what is being asked of you, hang up the phone. No legitimate organisation will rush or pressure you.”
National Insurance number scam: Action Fraud has received thousands of calls about the scam (Image: GETTY)
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Action Fraud has published a number of tips which could help Britons to protect themselves.
| UPDATED: 15:22, Sun, Jan 24, 2021
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State pension income can make up a significant part of a person s income during retirement. Currently, the full new state pension is £175.20 per week - and it s set to rise by 2.5 percent in April 2021.
UNIVERSAL WIN
Single mum who got £2,000 into debt wins landmark Universal Credit court case to get childcare paid upfront
Updated: 22 Jan 2021, 15:05
A SINGLE mum on Universal Credit has won a landmark court case to get childcare costs paid for upfront.
Sun columnist Nichola Salvato, 49, took the government to court after getting into £2,000 worth of debt trying to pay for childcare.
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Sun columnist Nichola Salvato, 49, won a court case today against the government
It s a huge win for The Sun s Make Universal Credit Work campaign, which played a big part in supporting the court case s defence.
The decision will help stop mums and dads being pushed further into debt when trying to find a job or go to work.
WE are creating a mental health crisis as millions of people are left excluded from Government support during Covid-19 pandemic, campaign members say. ExcludedUK is a volunteer-led campaign which aims to bring an end to the exclusions brought about by UK Government support grants. Tim Smith is one member who started his job at ‘the wrong time’ back in March and was not eligible for financial support from the Government. He now plays an active role in the ExcludedUK campaign along with other volunteers, to reach out to those who need support the most and who have ‘slipped through the cracks’.