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An important deadline which could affect how much money you have in retirement is fast approaching.

State pension warning as urgent deadline approaches

Martin Lewis issued the advice on his podcast

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to pensioners to save thousands

Energy bills will be going up for millions of households, but the vulnerable will receive increased support. Credit: Getty Images

Pensioners to start receiving payments of up to £600 today

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

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How to spot fraudulent HMRC emails and texts (Photo: Shutterstock)

HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500

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Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

The major changes to statutory sick pay rules that are coming into effect this w...

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could pay as much as £48 extra per year from 1 April (image: AFP/Getty Images)

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could face £48 annual bill hike from April

Thumbs up: National Insurance rise set to go ahead despite cross-party opposition (image: Getty Images)

PM and Chancellor: ‘National insurance hike necessary despite cost of living cri...

Have your say over Central Bedfordshire Council's draft budget

Council Tax 2022: Have your say over Central Beds Council's proposed budget

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announce? (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announc...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said taxes may have to rise again to fund health and social care (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson suggests taxes may have to rise further as MPs to vote on social c...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce social care reform proposals today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson set to unveil social care plans - what we can expect

UK prime minister Boris Johnson meets with military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2

Will the UK government increase National Insurance rates to cover care reform co...

Have you received any strange phone calls? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A National Insurance number phone call scam has been reported in the UK - what t...

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ...

Millionaire couples could be taxed more to pay for the coronavirus crisis

National Insurance number applications are still suspended due to the pandemic

Thousands of women are missing out on a boost to their pension (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women who divorce later in life could be missing out on state pension money

Here’s when you can retire as state pension age increases in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when you can retire as state pension age increases in the UK

The government’s furlough scheme will come to an end on 31 October 2020, but important changes will come into place for the last month of the job retention scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme will change in October - here’s what you need to know

Thousands of teenagers are expected to enjoy a windfall this month, as Child Trust Funds begin to mature (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to check if you’re due money from a Child Trust Fund - and how to find a los...

The UK government’s furlough scheme will come to an end in October (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme changes from today - here’s what you need to know

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a pay rise for public sector employees (Getty Images)

Applications for the second self-employment coronavirus grant are now open - her...

To remain eligible, parents need to frequently reconfirm their eligibility every three months, which can be done via the government website. (Shutterstock)

Parents can get 30 hours of free childcare until October even if income has drop...

Are you eligible to claim yet? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how much you’ll get if you’re eligible for a new state pension - and how...

Changes to the government’s furlough scheme will begin this weekend (1 August), as employers will have to start making contributions for all furloughed employees (Photo: Shutterstock)

The furlough scheme is changing on 1 August - here’s what you need to know

Over 40s could soon be required to pay a tax which would fund social care (Shutterstock)

Over-40s may be required to pay more tax to fund social care - here's what it co...

Renewing your driving licence - how and when to apply for a new photocard

Employers can welcome back some workers part-time (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when furloughed workers can return part-time as new flexible furlough sc...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to make changes to the scheme (Photo: Getty Images)

These new rules to the furlough scheme are expected to be announced today - incl...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live on 20 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government furlough scheme is open for applications - this is how to apply

The car buying trick that could save you hundreds per month on an EV

Furloughed workers are those whose employers cannot cover staff costs due to coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how the furloughed workers scheme works - and if you still have to pay t...

What the 2020 Budget means for UK drivers

IR35 or Off Payroll Working is due to be introduced in April 2020 - here's every...

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‘Cut NI now’ – FSB
SMALL businesses across Herts and Beds are urging the government to extend the National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday to existing firms to stimulate job creation in the private sector.

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