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.
HOW MANY CALORIES IN A MEDIUM BAKED POTATO. Baked, including skin, nothing yet added: 1  161 calories in 1 average medium size, plain, baked potato (6.1 ounces, or 173g)  278 calories in 1 medium to large size, plain, baked potato (10.5 ounces, or 299g)