13 hours ago PMQs Live: Keir Starmer faces grilling on winter fuel cuts and Taylor Swift row

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is dealing with a row over meeting Taylor Swift, as well as questions over the Budget and his decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners

Politics

13 hours ago State Pension payments of up to £921 each month will not be due for nearly half a million people next year

A 100-year-old pensioner is travelling from Canada to London to challenge the Prime Minister over 'frozen' State Pension payments.

Economics

14 hours ago GMB Pensioner 'thought she'd die' after Winter Fuel struggles left her without heating

Jennie Leggatt, 68, said she was not able to get warm last winter and 'thought she was going to die' as she appeared on Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley

Events

14 hours ago GMB air emotional interview as pensioner fears for life due to heating cuts

Good Morning Britain was joined by two pensioners who shared their fears after the government scrapped the winter fuel allowance, with one saying she 'thought she was going to die'

Society

16 hours ago 'My wife has two for her arthritis'– rechargeable electric hot water bottle wins praise

The clever hot water bottle that charges in 15 minutes and stays warm for hours has been hailed a 'must have' for winter as the temperatures drop and fuel prices rise

Politics

24 hours ago HALF of pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payment can only afford to heat one room

Independent Age has found that 49% of older people in England who will lose their Winter Fuel Payment said they were planning to only heat and spend time in one room.

Economics

32 hours ago Iconic cultural venue the Salford Lads Club to close next month after 120 years unless £250,000 is found

Salford Lads Club, in Greater Manchester, has been hailed as a lifeline for members of deprived local communities for decades - and also featured on an much-loved album sleeve.

Economics

34 hours ago Winter fuel payment: households could slash £509 on energy bills by ditching central heating for lesser

The average household stands to reduce their annual energy bill total by £509

Economics

37 hours ago New DWP update for people over State Pension age no longer eligible for Winter Fuel Payments

DWP will be sending letters to older people who may be eligible for Pension Credit next month.

Economics