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If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies

If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies

One of my colleagues cashed their pension in at 55. They said without the work pension they would receive council tax benefit at pension age. Is this correct?

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Adams, Tisch and the NYPD have crime headed firmly down — but Mamdani would send it back up

Adams, Tisch and the NYPD have crime headed firmly down — but Mamdani would send it back up

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Hysterical Hochul vowing to flout law to redraw voting map

Hysterical Hochul vowing to flout law to redraw voting map

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Democrats howling at Texas redistrict push should take a look in the mirror

Democrats howling at Texas redistrict push should take a look in the mirror

about 1 hour ago

Jew hate is surging in public schools and teachers’ unions lead the way

Jew hate is surging in public schools and teachers’ unions lead the way

about 1 hour ago

Mayor Adams’ misguided answer to gun violence: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2025

Mayor Adams’ misguided answer to gun violence: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 6, 2025

about 3 hours ago

DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: Why Rehan Ahmed is England's golden ticket to win the Ashes

DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: Why Rehan Ahmed is England's golden ticket to win the Ashes

about 5 hours ago

Shame on those who don’t care about starving Israeli hostages

Shame on those who don’t care about starving Israeli hostages

about 6 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: Neither wildfires nor ICE can take Los Angeles' joy for good

Letters to the Editor: Neither wildfires nor ICE can take Los Angeles' joy for good

about 6 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: Edison's shareholders, not its customers, should be replenishing wildfire fund

Letters to the Editor: Edison's shareholders, not its customers, should be replenishing wildfire fund

about 8 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: There are still too many questions facing hydrogen energy projects

Letters to the Editor: There are still too many questions facing hydrogen energy projects

about 8 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: Is duplex backlash in Pacific Palisades fire prevention or NIMBYism?

Letters to the Editor: Is duplex backlash in Pacific Palisades fire prevention or NIMBYism?

about 10 hours ago

Cynical reason why Albo may lower Australia's voting age to 16 - and why it would be a colossal mistake. PETER VAN ONSELEN

Cynical reason why Albo may lower Australia's voting age to 16 - and why it would be a colossal mistake. PETER VAN ONSELEN

about 17 hours ago

My awakening: How Gen Z’s relationship with religion is changing

My awakening: How Gen Z’s relationship with religion is changing

about 20 hours ago

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Why Alison can no longer cast Sussexes' lookalikes...

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Why Alison can no longer cast Sussexes' lookalikes...

about 21 hours ago

I've been forced to move in with my daughter after my third property sale fell through. The housing market's collapsing... and my removal man's terrifying words show exactly why: NADINE DORRIES

I've been forced to move in with my daughter after my third property sale fell through. The housing market's collapsing... and my removal man's terrifying words show exactly why: NADINE DORRIES

about 21 hours ago

Don’t whine about federal budget cuts, lefties — put your money where your mouths are

Don’t whine about federal budget cuts, lefties — put your money where your mouths are

about 22 hours ago

California, here we come: A new Post is racing to the rescue

California, here we come: A new Post is racing to the rescue

about 22 hours ago

‘Club Fed’ is no place for a certified sicko like Ghislaine Maxwell — she deserves hard time

‘Club Fed’ is no place for a certified sicko like Ghislaine Maxwell — she deserves hard time

about 24 hours ago

Blaming ‘the system,’ Kamala Harris falls for the oldest temptation

Blaming ‘the system,’ Kamala Harris falls for the oldest temptation

about 24 hours ago

OF COURSE New York’s bungled weed legalization fueled a wave of addiction

OF COURSE New York’s bungled weed legalization fueled a wave of addiction

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Stephen Colbert is just the latest in a long line of CBS hosts to bite the dust

Stephen Colbert is just the latest in a long line of CBS hosts to bite the dust

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Palestinians’ unrealistic two-state solution: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 5, 2025

Palestinians’ unrealistic two-state solution: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 5, 2025

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Lenders deserve a pasting over the motor finance misselling scandal, says ALEX BRUMMER

Lenders deserve a pasting over the motor finance misselling scandal, says ALEX BRUMMER

Who’s afraid of the big, bad New York Post? Zohran Mamdani

Who’s afraid of the big, bad New York Post? Zohran Mamdani

‘Luigism’ is a threat to all, Dems’ clown show and other commentary

‘Luigism’ is a threat to all, Dems’ clown show and other commentary

Don’t trust the ‘influencers’ — Trump’s base isn’t breaking over Israel

Don’t trust the ‘influencers’ — Trump’s base isn’t breaking over Israel

There is more to Mohammed Siraj than England's nickname for him - he is a born entertainer with skill, heart and passion, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

There is more to Mohammed Siraj than England's nickname for him - he is a born entertainer with skill, heart and passion, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

How to stop paying for Mounjaro and Wegovy and get them free on the NHS, reveals DR ELLIE... and the two steps you should take if you've slimmed down too much to be eligible

How to stop paying for Mounjaro and Wegovy and get them free on the NHS, reveals DR ELLIE... and the two steps you should take if you've slimmed down too much to be eligible

How the ‘social justice’ movement distorted what Kyle Rittenhouse really did

How the ‘social justice’ movement distorted what Kyle Rittenhouse really did

Letters to the Editor: City council meetings exist to address the issues, not for profanity or racism

Letters to the Editor: City council meetings exist to address the issues, not for profanity or racism

My Suits Me bank account was hacked and I lost £4,200: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

My Suits Me bank account was hacked and I lost £4,200: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies

If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies

Dear President Trump: ‘Don’t let my little brother die like this’

Dear President Trump: ‘Don’t let my little brother die like this’

Miranda Devine: Russiagate lies are being exposed — and everybody is watching, even the Dems

Miranda Devine: Russiagate lies are being exposed — and everybody is watching, even the Dems

STEPHEN GLOVER: Starmer is signing his political death warrant with his futile 'smash the gangs' policy. Deterrence is the only solution

STEPHEN GLOVER: Starmer is signing his political death warrant with his futile 'smash the gangs' policy. Deterrence is the only solution

Zohran Mamdani’s views on Palestine are embarrassing

Zohran Mamdani’s views on Palestine are embarrassing

Active shooter training instructor on what you can do to stay safe: ‘First step is situation awareness’

Active shooter training instructor on what you can do to stay safe: ‘First step is situation awareness’

MPs who want to show the door to Keir's pal Powell: ANDREW PIERCE

MPs who want to show the door to Keir's pal Powell: ANDREW PIERCE

Punters denied fitting finale as cricket shoots itself in the foot - NASSER HUSSAIN

Punters denied fitting finale as cricket shoots itself in the foot - NASSER HUSSAIN

KEVIN O'LEARY ranks the most expensive, rare and outlandish watches worn by your favorite athletes, actors and musicians

KEVIN O'LEARY ranks the most expensive, rare and outlandish watches worn by your favorite athletes, actors and musicians

ALEX BRUMMER: Bank under populist siege

ALEX BRUMMER: Bank under populist siege

I've worked in beauty for 16 years. These are the makeup tricks every woman should know - but hardly any do: POLISHED with Elise Wilson

I've worked in beauty for 16 years. These are the makeup tricks every woman should know - but hardly any do: POLISHED with Elise Wilson

To keep NYC as a leader in world medicine, the City Council must OK Lenox Hill Hospital’s expansion

To keep NYC as a leader in world medicine, the City Council must OK Lenox Hill Hospital’s expansion

Beyond Trump’s trade deals, consolation for the little guy and other commentary

Beyond Trump’s trade deals, consolation for the little guy and other commentary

NYC shooting would never have happened if mental illness were handled properly

NYC shooting would never have happened if mental illness were handled properly

After blacks in Cincinnati beat white adults, why was there no nationwide, racial outrage?

After blacks in Cincinnati beat white adults, why was there no nationwide, racial outrage?

From gravity to gender, scientific truth stands above human feelings and politics

From gravity to gender, scientific truth stands above human feelings and politics

Trump’s EU trade deal win: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 4, 2025

Trump’s EU trade deal win: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 4, 2025

Here’s Jersey’s chance to let drivers pump their own gas — like the rest of America

Here’s Jersey’s chance to let drivers pump their own gas — like the rest of America

Big Tech has cut over 100,000 jobs this year — and the AI revolution is just getting started

Big Tech has cut over 100,000 jobs this year — and the AI revolution is just getting started

Letters to the Editor: 'Shame on corporate America for once again putting profit before public service'

Letters to the Editor: 'Shame on corporate America for once again putting profit before public service'

Accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza is a luxury belief— and utterly divorced from reality when there’s a real one happening in Ukraine

Accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza is a luxury belief— and utterly divorced from reality when there’s a real one happening in Ukraine

My mother-in-law drunkenly let slip a dark family secret. It's ruined the summer vacation: DEAR JANE

My mother-in-law drunkenly let slip a dark family secret. It's ruined the summer vacation: DEAR JANE

This Lions tour was an SOS and they desperately need a revamp - from ending the media paranoia and stopping the one-nation domination to the four future stars who can take down the All Blacks, here's my blueprint for 2029: CHRIS FOY

This Lions tour was an SOS and they desperately need a revamp - from ending the media paranoia and stopping the one-nation domination to the four future stars who can take down the All Blacks, here's my blueprint for 2029: CHRIS FOY

Michael Goodwin: The 2-state delusion must be scrapped — a ‘jihadist’ state would solve nothing

Michael Goodwin: The 2-state delusion must be scrapped — a ‘jihadist’ state would solve nothing

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Forget nuclear bluster... only getting tougher can curb cruel Putin

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Forget nuclear bluster... only getting tougher can curb cruel Putin

I've watched Meghan since the beginning, and have no problem calling out her monstrous behaviour. But here's why EVERY woman needs to follow her example: JAN MOIR

I've watched Meghan since the beginning, and have no problem calling out her monstrous behaviour. But here's why EVERY woman needs to follow her example: JAN MOIR

I was one of the first to take Ozempic. Seven years on, this is what it's REALLY done to my body: SARAH VINE

I was one of the first to take Ozempic. Seven years on, this is what it's REALLY done to my body: SARAH VINE

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I've found love again - but now my kids are worried they'll lose their inheritance

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I've found love again - but now my kids are worried they'll lose their inheritance

In Meghan's worst year yet of flops and total failures, you have to ask why Harry REALLY just went off-grid for days. MAUREEN CALLAHAN has a theory...

In Meghan's worst year yet of flops and total failures, you have to ask why Harry REALLY just went off-grid for days. MAUREEN CALLAHAN has a theory...