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Evelyn Partners warns UK households to prepare for key financial checks ahead of the April 6 tax year deadline to utilize allowances and reliefs effectively.

Ceará Governor Elmano de Freitas announces a 5% salary increase and an increase in food allowances for state employees.

Representatives of judicial entities defended the payment of extra allowances, claiming that judges are underpaid and that the legal career is unattractive due to complexity and workload.

Hellenic Post has issued a statement addressing concerns about delays in the delivery of cards associated with unemployment benefits, asserting that the majority of mail was processed correctly and on time.

The article discusses the impact of disability rulings on tax refunds under rehabilitation allowances in Poland.

Magistrates punished with mandatory retirement due to serious offenses continue to receive salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling due to additional perks and allowances.

Italy is increasingly paying pensions outside its borders, with a projected rise in international INPS allowances to 675,000 by 2025, signaling a shift in trends as a new tax bill is discussed to encourage pensioners to return to small municipalities in Italy.

A proposed reform of Germany's inheritance tax could lead to lower allowances for gifting and inheritance, prompting urgent action for asset distribution.

The Anses continues its payment of social benefits during the week of February 23 to 27, including pensions and family allowances.

New emission regulations in the Czech Republic may lead to significant price reductions for older homes due to increased compliance costs for sellers.

March pensions for many Italian contributors are set to increase due to a double raise related to tax cuts and social allowances, along with back payments for previous months.

Finland's incoming Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, has raised concerns over child benefits being received by those who may not need them, while advocating for a closer examination of social aid distribution.

Discussions regarding the reform of emission allowances have led to a drastic decrease in their prices in Europe.

A South Korean court has ruled that freelance drivers for the ride-hailing service Tada qualify as employees under labor laws and are entitled to 1.4 billion won in unpaid suspension allowances.

The President of Brazil, Lula, has vetoed new allowances that would increase the salaries of public servants beyond constitutional limits, yet significant issues with super-salaries persist.

In March 2026, the Family Allowances provided by Anses increased by 2.88%, reflecting ongoing inflation adjustments.

A Tokyo court has ruled that the transfer of a male employee from an outside sales position to an inside position after returning from childcare leave is invalid, awarding him compensation for damages and unpaid allowances.

The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announced an investigation into irregular approvals of social solidarity allowances from 2020 to 2022, initiated by OPEKA to enhance transparency.

A Swiss commentator has criticized the participation of Israeli skier Adam Edelman in the Olympics, highlighting political controversy surrounding athletes' allowances based on their national affiliations.

UK bank account holders are advised to adopt a £50 saving rule and prepare for upcoming changes to cash ISA allowances.

A Finnish politician is advocating for increased daily allowances for conscripts, highlighting the challenges faced by service members due to low compensation amidst high defense spending.

The increase in daily allowances for Finnish conscripts has faced criticism as they receive less than some inmates.

The ANSeS payment schedule for February 2026 includes key payment dates for pensions, social security, and family allowances, reflecting a 2.8% increase due to inflation adjustments.

The financial officer of the Danish Taekwondo Federation discovered serious discrepancies in the accounting related to elite taekwondo funding, including questionable invoices and unauthorized payments.

The Brazilian Ethics Commission has issued guidelines for federal authorities regarding their involvement in Carnival celebrations this year.

The article discusses the upcoming tax declarations for 2026 in Greece, highlighting various tax-exempt benefits for employees and pensioners for the fiscal year 2025.

Germany and France are expressing new criticisms of emission allowances, joining the stance of the Czech Republic.

The daily allowances for soldiers in Finland have been increased by five cents, but the soldiers' union is dissatisfied with the small raise based on the cost of living index.

The former chief of the South Sea Coast Guard lost his lawsuit against the Maritime Police Agency regarding his dismissal tied to the 'West Sea Shooting Civil Servant' incident, although he secured partial victory concerning unpaid allowances.

The Latvian State Chancellery has proposed an increase in allowances for technical workers within state and municipal institutions amid planned budget cuts.

Poland is lobbying for the retention of free CO2 emission allowances as the EU discusses potential reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System during an informal summit on economic competitiveness.

Finland's Defense Ministry announced a 5-cent increase in daily allowances for conscripts, which has met with significant dissatisfaction from the Soldier Union.

The career of an air hostess in the airline industry is not only glamorous but also financially rewarding due to various additional benefits and allowances beyond their initial salary.

The city of Fukuchiyama announced it will pay additional allowances to city employees who worked as volunteers in the Fukuchiyama Marathon, acknowledging these duties should have been classified as official work.

The São Paulo Court of Justice has appealed against a federal decision that halted the payment of additional allowances across the three branches of government, citing concerns over legal insecurity.

Czechia plans to seek support for significant changes to its allowance system, aiming to introduce a price cap.

The Anses agency is disbursing social benefits in Argentina on February 10, 2026, including pensions, family allowances, and non-contributory pensions, according to beneficiaries' DNI endings.

A proposal to increase child allowances while taxing them as income argues for a fairer distribution of state benefits.

The National Social Security Administration (ANSeS) in Argentina is set to start a payment schedule for retirees and recipients of social allowances between February 9 and 13.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria plans to allocate N1.433 billion for allowances and social spending in 2026, as part of a budget increase aimed at enhancing housing delivery and infrastructure.

A bus strike has been confirmed by drivers demanding unpaid salaries and allowances, affecting several lines.

Workers from at least 27 bus lines in AMBA held a strike over salary issues, citing unpaid wages and travel allowances.

Three members of the Croatian Parliament, Maria Blažina, Ivan Radić, and Marijana Puljak, were unjustifiably absent during parliamentary sessions in January and will face a penalty of reduced monthly allowances.

In February 2026, the Unique Family Allowances System (SUAF) receives a 2.85% increase in line with inflation, applied automatically to all benefits under Law 24,714 administered by ANSES.

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is holding a contest for 57 technical-administrative positions in education, offering salaries up to R$ 4,967 along with food allowances, with applications open from February 12 to March 10.

In February 2026, ANSES updates family allowances by a 2.8% monthly increase based on inflation, setting the total AUH amount at $129,070 per child, with 80% paid monthly and 20% retained.

February includes a combination of bonuses and increases affecting various groups of beneficiaries in the pension and social security system, mainly impacting retirees, pensioners, and families receiving child allowances and pregnancy benefits.

In February 2026, holders of Family Allowances from Anses will receive a 2.85% increase, in line with the latest inflation index published by Indec.

The article discusses the payment schedule for the Minimum Guaranteed Income and other benefits provided by OPEKA, specifically noting that payments will be made on February 27, 2026.

Nationwide warning strikes in public transport are expected on Monday due to Verdi's demands for better working conditions, causing significant disruptions for passengers across various cities in Germany.