The annual increase in the state pension is linked to whichever is the greatest of wage increases, September's CPI figures or a baseline of 2.5 per cent. It means the basic state pension will next year be worth Â£113.12 a week.
Raw Red Potatoes. A raw small red potato, one that is 1 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inch in diameter, contains 119 calories. If you are dicing them, a half a cup of diced potatoes contains 52 calories. If you bake, boil or steam your potatoes, you add no additional calories.
One medium baked potato with two tablespoons of sour cream has about 210 calories. A small baked potato with one tablespoon of sour cream has about 160 calories and a large baked potato with three tablespoons has around 365 calories. Chives don't add any calories.