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.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a small baked potato with skin supplies about 130 calories and 3.4 grams of fiber, or 14 percent of the daily value. Larger potatoes are especially high in fiber. For just under 300 calories, a large baked potato with skin delivers nearly 7 grams of fiber, or 28 percent of the daily value.