UK State Pension to Rise 4.8% in April 2026, 200k Face New Tax
The UK state pension will rise 4.8% in April 2026, pushing about 200,000 retirees into the tax net. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the change at the Autumn Budget.
Archive: 2025/10
24 Oct 2025
10 Oct 2025
María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Amid Venezuela Crackdown
María Corina Machado receives the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, spotlighting Venezuela's democratic struggle and drawing global attention to the regime’s repression.
3 Oct 2025
Dame Patricia Routledge, Hyacinth Bucket Star, Dies at 96
Dame Patricia Routledge, famed as Hyacinth Bucket, dies at 96 in Chichester. The BBC star's 73‑year career earned Tony, Olivier and Dame honors.
