Claire Schofield

Jet2 is offering free twilight check-in at 12 UK airports, including Leeds Bradford, for passengers whose flights depart before midday. Travellers can check in online, drop off bags between 4:30pm and 9pm the evening before departure, and proceed directly to security on the morning of their flight. The service is available every day, with one passenger permitted to drop off bags for up to six people.

Pension Credit recipients can access additional government support worth up to £14,289 through benefits including Housing Benefit, free TV licences, Council Tax reductions, NHS support, and Attendance Allowance. Pension Credit itself now averages £4,300 annually following an April increase and serves as a gateway to multiple supplementary discounts and services. Rising household costs, including energy price increases tied to global tensions, heighten the importance of these entitlements, while experts warn that many eligible pensioners are still not claiming support.