TV Licensing has confirmed that the £169.50 annual TV licence fee remains payable for most households in 2026, including those aged over 60. A free TV licence is available only where someone aged 75 or over receives Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit) and is named on the licence. There is no universal free licence for all … Read more
UK Tourist Visa for Indian Citizens : The United Kingdom remains one of the most visited destinations for Indian travellers, whether for tourism, family visits, short business trips or leisure travel. Indian passport holders must obtain a Standard Visitor Visa before travelling to the UK. There is no visa-on-arrival facility for Indian citizens. Applications are … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that eligible households could receive up to £1,085 in winter support during the 2026 cold season. The figure represents the combined value of several existing winter schemes, rather than a single lump-sum payment. Support is aimed primarily at pensioners, low-income households and vulnerable claimants across England, … Read more
The UK Government has confirmed a series of Student Route and post-study visa changes affecting international students from 2026 onwards. The reforms include a reduction of the Graduate Route to 18 months for most Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates from 1 January 2027, higher financial maintenance requirements, expanded use of digital e-Visas, and stricter sponsorship compliance … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a £600 one-off Cost of Living Payment will be issued in February 2026 to support low-income households across the UK. The payment is targeted at people receiving means-tested benefits, Pension Credit and certain disability-related support during a specified qualifying period. It will be paid automatically, with … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is considering a potential £2,950 compensation payment for certain women affected by historic State Pension age communication failures. The development follows ongoing scrutiny of how changes to women’s pension age were communicated during the 1990s and 2000s. The figure relates to possible redress for maladministration … Read more
UK Minimum Wage : Starting February 2026, the UK Government will implement a fresh hike in the national minimum wage — a move that aims to help workers across the country manage rising living costs. From retail staff to care workers, part-time employees to apprentices, the update is set to impact millions of people. But … Read more