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A tall figure hovered outside in the winter twilight, perusing the window display. It was not the first time Julia had seen him there. He seemed to pass her shop most evenings. Julia was suddenly conscious of her own visibility. The bright lights on her desk were lighting her up like a candle while he remained in shadow. Should she be alarmed, she found herself thinking? If you live in the UK, you won't receive your state pension automatically when you reach state pension age. You'll get a letter four months before you retire, which will detail how you can claim.

I must say, I wish our dentist would do that. In fact, I think it would go down a treat with adults, don’t you? His tiny fingers flip the sixpence into the bowl, and right on cue Mia gives the mixture a good stir-up. She tried to turn away but he dabbed on the perfume anyway. “Futuristic” had little scent. It was hard to feel the impact of any odour. The state pension age is set to rise again to 67 between 2026 and 2028. It will rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046.I don’t think that perfume agreed with you. Try this one – it’s called ‘Here and Now’ – you might like it better. On one or two occasions, Julia even had the chance to study him more closely, from a few rows behind in the queue at their local store. She liked the way his dark hair curled down onto the collar of his coat, usually turned up against the bitter island winds.

I’ll get it,” I call to my husband, Malcolm, who is relaxing in his lounge recliner absorbed in a festive TV magazine crossword. Forecasts from the DWP include an additional element entitled COPE - the Contracted-Out Pension Equivalent. COPE is the equivalent of the additional state pension you would have got if you had not been contracted outSo much for a relaxing Saturday morning. Then I remember. Our town Christmas lights are going on this evening and there are steam train rides down the high street. I text my daughter and son-in-law. “May I come with you,” I ask? The state pension rules changed radically on 6 April 2016, for men born on or after 6 April 1951 and women born on or after 6 April 1953. Yes, any state pension you receive is liable to income tax as it's paid to you gross (without any tax deducted). You can’t. We’re all together. Doing something so simple, but so very special: The Making of our Christmas Pudding. It had often been a messy business, with delicious smells and unpredictable consequences. That had all been part of the fun. Making soap was not so very different, Julia thought to herself, although a bit more peaceful these days.

So the whole office had gone to Bruges and not bothered to ask her. She didn’t need to feel guilty about not buying Christmas cards now. Chris nodded but didn’t say anything. He would buy cards for his family himself. They loved Christmas and would expect a card from them both. The sea glittered in the sunshine as light winds stirred the yachts at their winter moorings. Julia leaned against the doorframe of her harbour shop and nursed a steaming mug of coffee. Very good, Mia,” I say, ignoring her stuffing more currants in her mouth. “Now, a squeeze of lemon and a bit of zest to give it some oomph.” It felt odd to say those words. It had been a long time since she’d said them. She couldn’t describe what was happening, but it felt as if a hard knot was slowly disentangling itself, allowing her to breathe freely once more.

Julia decided to take that as a compliment. In her experience, those were few and far between with Ivy.

I must admit, our first attempt wasn’t a great success. We must have got the ingredient weights a bit wrong. The texture was a bit funny, and the taste wasn’t brilliant either. In fact, after waiting so long – weeks – from making it, steaming it, to eating it, just to discover it was a complete flop, initially was rather disappointing.Malcolm,” I say, “If you want some flash sports car parked on the drive, you are quite at liberty to go and buy one.” But I know he won’t. And I know that’s not really what he wishes for. Thanks, Mum!” Jenny squeezed Audrey’s arm with affection. “Let me treat you to an ice-cream,” she added. Where was her daughter, Audrey wondered? She could hear Jenny’s voice echoing down the hall and it definitely sounded harassed. No doubt she was busy juggling the problems of her London business on the phone again, even though she was meant to be having a break. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the current planned rise from 67 to 68 between 2044 and 2046 ‘remains appropriate’, however the Government has left the door open for a further review in 2026.

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