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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Forces Pension Society: Online Veterans Pensions Update Briefing, 19 Mar

The Forces Pension Society will deliver an online AFPS update for Veterans at 1230-1315 on Tue 19 March via MS Teams. It will cover:

  • The latest on the 2015 Remedy (McCloud) implementation
  • A reminder of how pension benefits were earned during service and the ages that deferred pensions are paid
  • When and how the pension benefits increase
  • How to obtain a forecast for a deferred pension from Veterans UK
  • Dependants Benefits
  • How to claim a deferred pension
  • The benefits of membership of the Forces Pension Society

For further information and details of how to join the briefing, please go to: Veterans' Pensions Update - Forces Pension Society



Monday, March 4, 2024

Eurail Global Pass  - Get 15% off Until march 12th 2024




Explore the seashores of the Med, chase sunsets across Scandinavia or venture off the beaten track with a 15% discount on all Passes. 

Travel by train in up to 33 countries with a Eurail Global Pass – Now available for less in the spring sale!  From €241 per adult.



Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Couples Can Save up to £252 a Year on Their Tax Bill

Some couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill by claiming Marriage Allowance.

To benefit from Marriage Allowance, the following circumstances must apply:
the couple are married or in a civil partnership

  • one person does not pay Income Tax because any income they have is below their tax-free Personal Allowance (usually £12,570)
  • their partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate

Do you know someone who could be eligible?

​They can find out more and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK and use the free online calculator to find out how much tax they could save.