Author Archives: Steve

Increase in Minimum hourly rates from 1st October 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Steve

The National Minimum rates are reviewed each year by the Low Pay Commission and from October 2011: (1) The main rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08, (2) The 18-20 rate will increase to £4.98, (3) … Continue reading →

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Boost your state Pension

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Steve

About 70,000 people, mainly women, have a two month window in which to boost their sate pension. Those who reached retirement age, or do so between April 2008 and April this year and who do not qualify for the full … Continue reading →

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5m to be hit by new tax blunder

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Steve

Millions of families and pensioners are facing shocking new tax demands as files up to six years old are reopened. New information released by HM Revenue and Customs reveals it is grappling with a backlog of 17.9m cases, almost 2m … Continue reading →

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