Age UK: Older people’s policy is now a mess
As of Friday 13 September 2024, it’s official: more than three quarters of a million older people on very low incomes will lose their Winter…
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We continually gather news on all the issues that affect our members in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. You can keep up to date here. Looking for your local news? Visit our Scotland Website and Northern Ireland Website
Autumn edition of The Pensioner out now
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font of useful information. This magazine…
DWP urges pensioners to check pension credit eligability to secure Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has urged pensioners to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit to secure the Winter Fuel Payment. The press…
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 used the speech to provide…
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 OffGem this morning (23 August)…
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 grateful. Pensioners may not 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 of their state pension, a…
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 key findings on a report…
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 profiles. Click here or on…
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 somewhere smaller or easier to…
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