58 h. ago ‘Showman’ Gael Monfils announces retirement plans: ‘I have been insanely lucky’

Monfils said he was ‘completely at peace’ with his decision to retire at the end of the 2026 season, at which point he will be 40

Politics

3 d. ago How old is Rita from Coronation Street? Inside Barbara Knox's life from age to retirement plans

Coronation Street scenes this week will see Jenny Connor betray Rita Tanner

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4 d. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

7 d. ago The transformation of Joffrey after he shunned the spotlight when playing Game of Thrones' boy king made him a star

The Cork-born star originally retired from acting at the age of 21 after his character's death in Game of Thrones', shunning the spotlight, seemingly for good.

Politics

8 d. ago The Golden Bachelor contestants immediately slam Mel Owens for saying he refuses to date anyone over 60

Retired NFL linebacker faced backlash ahead of premiere for age-related comments

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9 d. ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by nearly £700

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

9 d. ago State Pension payments could be frozen due to soaring costs of Triple Lock uprating

Financial expert Claire Trott suggests further increases to the age of retirement may help control soaring State Pension costs.

Economics

1 week ago New State Pension payment warning to people nearing DWP retirement age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

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1 week ago State pension age 'delayed' for people due to retire from next year

The state pension age is currently set at 66 for both men and women - but this is due to rise to 67, starting from next year

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1 week ago Larry Lamb, 77, insists he doesn't want to 'vegetate' as his son George reveals it would be 'terrible' for him to retire

He is best known for his role as beloved dad Mick in the nation's favourite sitcom Gavin & Stacey. 

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2 w. ago 'I grew up with Marcus Rashford at Man United – now I'm a travel agent after early retirement'

A former Manchester United youngster, who made his Premier League debut on the same day as Marcus Rashford, is now enjoying a new career after retiring at the age of 28

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2 w. ago ‘I tried to escape with drugs, pills and alcohol’: Björn Borg on his misery and mayhem after quitting tennis

The sporting superstar walked away from success and adulation at 26 – much to everyone’s bemusement. He opens up about his secret life and the depression, cocaine, overdoses and aggressive cancer that almost killed him‘I’m a person who doesn’t say very much,” Björn Borg says with a wry smile. Which may be the understatement of the century. Borg, the greatest tennis player of his day, has spent 42 years saying nothing since he announced his retirement at the age of 26.When he broke that news in 1983, it was one of the biggest shocks in the history of sport. Not simply because he was at his peak, but also because he was the rock star tennis player – beautiful, mysterious and followed by a flock of teenybopper fans. When Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz triumphed in the US Open earlier this month, aged 22, he became the second youngest player to have won six major tournaments. Borg beat him by four months. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago France faces day of strikes as disruption to hit travel, hospitals and schools

Unions continue to denounce Macron’s pension reform that raised the minimum retirement age from 62

Events

2 w. ago Millions of people over State Pension age to pay tax in retirement next year

The annual uprating will see the full New State Pension creep closer to the £12,570 Personal Allowance threshold.

Economics

2 w. ago Indian prime minister Modi turns 75 – the unofficial retirement age for his ruling party

Modi’s own career benefitted from other BJP veterans stepping aside at the age of 75. Opposition parties are asking whether India’s leader since 2014 will now practise what he preaches. Namita Singh reports

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2 w. ago Indian PM Modi turns 75 – the unofficial retirement age for his ruling party

Modi’s own career benefitted from other BJP veterans stepping aside at the age of 75. Opposition parties are asking whether India’s leader since 2014 will now practise what he preaches. Namita Singh reports

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