7 h. ago Labour's obsession with the religion of 'rewilding' threatens lives, livelihoods

Wildfires are getting too close for comfort. Our National Fire Chiefs Council has warned that not only are blazes increasingly common, and are starting to cross the 'rural-urban interface'.

Events

23 h. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

25 h. ago State Pension age set to rise next year for people with specific birthdates

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

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

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

68 h. ago New call for UK Government to scrap planned State Pension age rise to 68

The New State Pension age is set to start rising to 67 from next year.

Politics

6 d. ago Government responds to calls for everyone of State Pension age to get council tax reduction

It comes after over 10,000 people signed a petition online

Politics

7 d. ago DWP to hand out free £18,000 to certain state pensioners – are you eligible?

A state pension age review will be taking place and the DWP has suggested that it could bring forward changes to the state pension age for future generations of retirees

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pension warning as future payment age suggested to Brits

The State Pension age is already set to rise in the coming years, but a pensions expert has warned that it may need to increase even further in order to remain sustainable

Events

7 d. ago UK State Pension: current age may increase to 80 as experts forecast reforms

Rising life expectancy could mean working longer or paying more into your pension 🕰️

Politics

7 d. ago State pension warning for millions of Brits who are between two specific ages

According to research, two-thirds of freelancers and business owners who are approaching retirement age are facing a pension crisis, and a warning has been issued

Events

8 d. ago Pensioners fear ‘never retiring’ over housing costs, new research reveals

An increasing number of older people are being forced to work beyond pension age due to rising housing costs, new research has revealed.

Economics

8 d. ago State pension age could hit 80 unless major changes made, expert warns

The state pension age is already set to increase to 67 but an additional rise is on the agenda too

Events

9 d. ago Pension age debate threatens to splinter Germany’s fragile coalition

Merz walks fine line as ‘lazy Germans’ debate sparks protest and economy minister calls to raise retirement age to 70The fact that ageing Germany’s generous pension system is unsustainable is political Berlin’s worst-kept secret, but a controversial call to save it by hiking the retirement age to 70 has sparked howls of protest and threatened to destabilise the fractious government.The chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has largely sidestepped the ticking timebomb of the greying population since taking office in May, preferring instead to announce sweeteners such as tax breaks for older Germans to continue working past the retirement age. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago DWP lists 48 conditions that could entitle you to up to £110 weekly

The DWP Attendance Allowance is designed for those of State Pension age who are dealing with long-term physical or mental health issues or disabilities

Economics

1 week ago If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies

One of my colleagues cashed their pension in at 55. They said without the work pension they would receive council tax benefit at pension age. Is this correct?

Economics

3 w. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

3 w. ago State Pension checks people need to do before major change in April

The State Pension age is set to start increasing next year and be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

3 w. ago Key checks people should do before Pension age rise next year

This will be the first in a series of planned increases to the State Pension age, with a further rise from 67 to 68 to be implemented between 2044 and 2046.

Politics

3 w. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get first payment before end of this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics