5 h. ago James Whale issues heartbreaking update live on TalkTV amid terminal cancer battle

Veteran television presenter James Whale issued an emotional message during his live TV segment as he updated viewers on his terminal stage four kidney cancer battle

Events

7 h. ago Pensions report cuts Reeves’ planned growth funds from £160bn to £11bn

Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economyPlans to invest £160bn of surplus funds from final salary pension schemes to boost the UK economy over the next 10 years have been dealt a blow by a Whitehall assessment that found there was likely to be little more than £11bn available to spend.In a knock to Rachel Reeves’s growth agenda, a report by civil servants at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that the expected surpluses in occupational schemes would be used by businesses to offload their pension liabilities to insurance companies. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago State Pension's future under review amid major retirement shake

The State Pension is facing a dramatic overhaul under a Government shake-up of retirement rules. The changes could see millions of future retirees having to wait longer to claim and receiving different levels of payment.

Politics

9 h. ago Defined benefit pension reform will spur limited UK investment, officials warn

Rules to release surpluses will only extract 5% of £160bn in excess assets, according to departmental assessment

Events

12 h. ago Nutritionist Tim Spector issues message to everyone eats snacks

Zoe's Tim Spector and Dr Sarah Berry said that timing is everything

Politics

15 h. ago Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension

Choosing to retire to one of the 150-odd countries around the world where the state pension is 'frozen' could mean your expat dream ends in poverty.

Economics

29 h. ago Mirror Daily Digest: Top stories from David Beckham's knighthood to warnings over supermarket salad

In this Friday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the tragic death of a British toddler to the DWP's new state pension warning

Events

29 h. ago Warning to anyone with a pension as '£379 a year' lost due to common mistake

Lost pension pots can cause you to lose hundreds in savings each year, according to experts

Events

31 h. ago WASPI women announce new update in challenge for State Pension age change compensation

The WASPI campaign says they have been given a green light for High Court challenge.

Politics

32 h. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

33 h. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people born on these dates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 in the coming years - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to check what the change means for them

Politics

33 h. ago Coronation Street star Vicky Myers issues heartfelt message after 'robbed' claims at British Soap Awards

The Lisa Swain actress shared a message to her fellow soap stars after fans believed she was 'robbed' of picking up an award

Events

34 h. ago WASPI campaigners give major update in DWP fight for compensation

Women Against State Pension Inequality have described the update as a “landmark moment in our campaign”

Politics

34 h. ago DWP boost as 402,000 PIP claimants could be entitled to more cash

The Department for Work and Pension says that 402,500 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are not receiving the correct amount

Politics

34 h. ago DWP state pension warning as thousands missing out on £25,000 worth of payments

Pensioners who have moved abroad have seen their state pension payments remain at the same rate they were when they left, as they are not entitled to an uplift - even though they are British nationals

Events

35 h. ago Jessie J issues fresh message to fans following 'early' cancer diagnosis

The 37-year-old pop star went public with her health issues earlier this week revealing she is battling an "early" form of the disease

Science

35 h. ago New way for older people to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Politics

35 h. ago Scottish Labour MSP issues message for ‘Farage’s mob’ after shock by

A newly-elected MSP sent a brutal message to Nigel Farage’s “mob” following a surprise Scottish Labour win at a by-election on Friday (6 June).

Events

36 h. ago ‘NHS says I’m too big for surgery — now I’m spending my pension on weight

Exclusive: 72-year-old who worked for the NHS for 15 years denied operation that would stop her daily pain because her BMI is too high

Economics

37 h. ago New DWP update on State Pension payments for people not due annual uprating

Nearly half a million people will not get new State Pension payments of up to £230.25 per week this year.

Economics