What’s to be done about social care
The Casey Commission’s Terms of Reference have now been published (Independent commission into adult social care: terms of reference –
The Spending Review: A Summary
Yesterday, 11th June, saw Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, delivered the outcome of her spending review
Winter fuel payment scammers already ‘targeting pensioners’
Read article on the BBC website Scammers are already targeting pensioners who are hoping to get their winter fuel payments
Winter fuel u-turn
We welcome the Chancellor`s announcement on 9 June that the Winter Fuel Payment will be re-instated to around 9 million
Summer issue of The Pensioner
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font
Retirement at 70? Yes, if you’re Danish
As reported by the BBC, Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted
Independent Age: How do you manage your household bills?
We know that sky high household bills over the past few years have been a strain for lots of older
The week in parliement
HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY 2 JUNE TUESDAY 3 JUNE WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE THURSDAY 5 JUNE Click here to read the report in full Related articles Vist our Audio Library
LLA in the press: Winter Fuel Update
Keir Starmer issued ‘hell to pay’ warning if Labour doesn’t fix key policy Sir Keir Starmer will be blamed for
Political Update: striking teachers, engery price caps and nationalised rail
Ministers are bracing for a fresh wave of NHS and teacher strikes as the GMB union has denounced pay rises of up
LLA in the press:12 month wait for winter fuel u-turn
Pensioners could be forced to wait 12 months for Keir Starmer’s winter fuel U-turn MPs and campaigners warn pensioners must
Government to change tack on Winter Fuel Payments
Prime Minister Kier Starmer has today heralded a review of the Government’s decision to end Winter Fuel Payments for all
Independent Age Report: Too little, too late
Following the release of our new report, Policy Officer Michelle Ravenor explores who is most likely to face income inadequacy
Parlimentary Update: Women & Equalities Committee
The Women and Equalities Committee has warned that the Government risks a ‘missed opportunity’ if there is no cross-departmental strategy to
Can you reach your MP by phone?
In April, LLA wrote to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, to raise concerns about the number
Women and Work APPG: Empowering women in STEM: skills for the future
This week, on Tuesday 6th May, Sally Tsoukaris attended the Women and Work APPG: Empowering women in STEM: skills for
Campaign to get Winter Fuel Payments reinstated continues!
The Government continues to insist that it will not bow to pressure to reinstate universal Winter Fuel Allowance payments despite
Your help matters
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LLA in the press: Fury as 311 MPs refuse to give phone numbers
Fury as 311 MPs refuse to give phone numbers so constituents can contact them House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay
Connect Parlimentary Update April
The House of Lords held a debate on the Economic Affairs Committee Report, National Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions. Lord Liddle
Why travel insurance in so important
Guest Article by CSIS CSIS share the importance of having good travel insurance. Health care is not free in many
