39 h. ago Free bus pass age to be raised for State Pensioners in England

The Department for Transport has confirmed people will have to wait an extra year to get a free bus pass in England from next April

Politics

40 h. ago Free bus pass age to rise for millions of Brits from next year

The Department for Transport has confirmed that from April next year, individuals in England will have to wait an additional year to receive their free bus pass

Politics

4 d. ago Calls for age limit on AI to be raised over 'risky truth or dare game that encourages youngsters to eat snails and lick shoes'

Paddy Crump, of the For Us campaign group, said Character. AI encouraged him to perform the acts in a bizarre truth-or-dare game that it conjured up during one of their conversations.

Events

2 w. ago New call to give all pensioners free bus travel between Scotland, England and Wales

An online petition wants to see governments negotiate UK-wide recognition of the concessionary bus travel scheme.

Transport

2 w. ago 'This would make just one part of these children’s life and education a little easier'

The M.E.N. is calling on the mayor to institute a free bus pass for children in temporary accommodation if they are moved more than a 30-minute walk from school

Politics

2 w. ago Labour review could pave way for state pension age to rise to 70 as retirees are forecast to make up a quarter of the adult population by 2075

Dr Suzy Morrissey has been appointed to prepare an independent report as part of the Government's review of the official retirement age that is due to conclude in 2029.

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass and when to apply

The free bus pass scheme supports people who may struggle to pay transport costs, but it's only available to certain groups of people

Politics

2 w. ago “They’re facing the hardest circumstances this is really important”

The M.E.N. is calling on the mayor to institute a free bus pass for children in temporary accommodation if they are moved more than a 30-minute walk from school

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of who is eligible for a free UK bus pass and when to apply

Depending on your age and circumstances, you may be eligible for a free bus pass.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP State Pension age could rise to 70 as people will have to work longer

The UK state pension age is currently 66, rising to 67 by 2028 - but the Chancellor has said a review into raising the state pension age is needed to ensure the system is "sustainable and affordable"

Economics

3 w. ago "This could potentially have a huge impact on children and families affected"

Another Greater Manchester Labour MP has backed the M.E.N.'s campaign calling on Andy Burnham to implement a free bus pass for children in temporary accommodation

Society

3 w. ago Lanarkshire gym group ties in with British Heart Foundation to support lifesaving research

New Age Fitness has pledged to raise £10,000 over a 12-month period.

Politics

3 w. ago Netflix fans can't get over Wednesday star Hunter Doohan's age after risqué scenes

The second instalment of Netflix's smash hit series Wednesday dropped earlier this month, with Jenna Ortega returning in the lead role. Her co-star Hunter Doohan's age has raised a few eyebrows

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment deadline after UK Government U

The Government announced its U-turn on the payments in June, meaning nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP this winter

Politics

3 w. ago "It's a simple change we should have implemented a long time ago”

Three charities have backed the M.E.N.'s campaign calling on Andy Burnham to implement a free bus pass for children in temporary homeless accommodation

Politics

3 w. ago Major Greater Manchester MP backs M.E.N. campaign for homeless children's bus pass

Thousands of homeless Greater Manchester parents are facing a simple choice - but it's a decision the Manchester Evening News believes no parent should make. That's why we're calling on the mayor to change things.

Society