Well over 12 million people will see their state pension rise by £575 a year from tomorrow. The triple lock guarantee means it increases every April by inflation, salary increases or 2.5%, whichever is the highest. Monday’s 4.8% rise – which is in line with average earnings growth – will raise the full rate of…
New Delhi: Although details are still emerging, the announcement of the India-US trade deal could not have come at a more opportune time. Having just shipped containers for the summer season, textile, leather and footwear manufacturers were worried about orders for next season. Smaller players had almost stopped shipments over the past few months and…
getty images Some people are waiting more than a year for their disability benefit claims to be processed, putting them at risk of being pushed into debt and poverty, MPs have warned. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims to process 75% of new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) within 75 working days,…
