Kier Starmer: State of the Nation speech
Sir Keir Starmer has given his first major speech as Prime Minister, outlining his government’s priorities for the country. The Prime Minister
Carers UK delivers open letter to Prime Minister at10 Downing Street
On Friday 16th August 2024, alongside a group of carers, Carers UK handed in an open letter to the Prime
Energy Price Cap rise `will leave millions of pensioners struggling this winter`
The 10% increase in the Energy Price Cap to £1,717 annually (£144 per month) from October, announced by the Regulator
Taylor Swift Era’s Tour return to Britain ‘will boost economy and pensions’
Read original article in full She’s such a huge star that she moves the economy – and pensioners should be
BBC: Concern over state pension errors for widows
Read article on the BBC website Some people who were widowed when they retired could be missing out on some
How have pensioner incomes and poverty changed in recent years?
We like to share interesting and useful information with you, our members when we come across it. Below are the
New Government – who is who?
Connect have helpfully produced a new government briefing pack, including a general overview of new portfolio holders plus detailed their
Housing advice from Independent Age
Moving Adapting Repairing Insuring Moving home How well does your home meet your needs? Perhaps you’re considering a move to
Up to 2m pensioners will struggle without winter fuel help
The Guardian have published an article on the impact of changes to winter fuel payments by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Treasury announced that
Ministers call for new funding for housing
Social Housing reports on the results of an inquiry by the APPG on Housing and Care for Older People, chaired by Lord Best
LLA concerned by means tested winter fuel payments
Later Life Ambitions is concerned by the Government’s expressed intention to end universal eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment for
HM Treasury’s spending review
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has addressed the House of Commons to discuss the findings of HM Treasury’s spending review.
The Chancellor is restricting the Winter Fuel Payment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addressed the House of Commons on Monday 29th July, outlining the Treasury’s spending review findings, and setting out
Shingles jab linked to dementia delay
The Times have published* an article on a new shingles jab that can delay onset of dementia. A study by Oxford University
Latest Olympic updates
I am not necessarily a sports fan, and on a normal week you wouldn’t find me watching (or partaking) in
What’s care like near you?
Decades of underfunding and lack of action has left social care in a shocking state. Currently at least 2.6m people
Comprehensive pensions review announced
HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions published a press release on the Chancellor’s plans to review the pensions system. Chancellor of
King’s speech – anticipated bills
Employment Rights Bill – Elements of Labour’s new deal for workers are expected to need some legislative basis. Angela Rayner
Who’s in Keir Starmer’s new cabinet?
The country’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed 22 Labour MPs and peers to key cabinet positions – including
Why you need good travel insurance
Guest Article by CSIS CSIS share the importance of having good travel insurance. Health care is not free in many
How local authorities can support older people’s substantial contribution to local communities
Local government faces unprecedented funding challenges, presenting difficult decisions on where to make savings. This can lead to an increase
