The increase in pensions to fuels: The favorite news of the week

According to the Secretary of State, taking into account “the figures published by the INE [National Institute of Statistics] on 30 October”, the lowest pensions (up to 2 IAS equivalent), which represent “90% of the pensions allocated, should have “a 3.3% increase”, which allows “a gain in purchasing power”.

“And this will also be the update value of the IAS,” he added, in response to a question asked by PS deputy Miguel Cabrita.

• Candy drip, schools... Criticism of work behind closed doors in bad weather

The schools were closed on Wednesday, by decision of the Government, and Pingo Doce decided to follow the same path and close their stores. However, the face-to-face work of employees with these closed spaces is generating criticism. 

• ACT clarifies rules of absence from work because of Charles depression

Lack of work due to depression Charles has been generating some doubts, but the Working Conditions Authority (ACT) has come to clarify in what situations faults may be justified, without loss of retribution. 

“ Extreme or adverse weather conditions may prevent the movement to work, as well as the closure of educational establishments may pose challenges to the reconciliation of working life and parental responsibilities. But in what situations can faults be justified, without loss of retribution?”, asks ACT, in a shared publication on social networks, where it explains the applicable conditions. 

• Four ways to supplement its reform without relying solely on the State

Does thinking about reform cause concern or fear? If you are still working, know that there are some ways to supplement the value of your pension without relying solely on the State. 

However, know that you can also simulate how much Social Security will pay you, and the public body provides a tool for this purpose: the Pension Simulator.

“ The pension simulator makes it possible to estimate the value of your old-age or invalidity pension. Simulation can help make decisions about your professional life, your career and the time of retirement, taking into account possible penalties or bonuses. The calculated value depends on the information available from your contribution career”, explains Social Security on your website. 

• Here comes another relief in fuel prices: Here's what's planned

Fuel prices should be cheaper by the beginning of next week. Provisional estimates point to a reduction of seven cents in diesel and two cents in petrol, the sector's source to the News to Minutes.

This is at a time when simple diesel is costing EUR 2,125 per litre and the price of simple petrol 95 is at EUR 1,911 per litre, according to the average values disclosed by the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG).