18 h. ago The freebies and discounts over 60s can claim before reaching state pension age

There are a wide selection of discounts you can get if you're over 60, including free bus travel and prescriptions

Politics

20 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit this week could receive first payment in New Year

The average processing time for new Pension Age Disability Payment claims is seven working days.

Economics

30 h. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

43 h. ago New and Basic State Pension payment rules after a spouse or partner dies

A State Pension claim from the DWP does not end automatically when a loved one dies.

Events

54 h. ago People on Attendance Allowance may be able to boost payments by £146 every month

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through the disability benefit.

Economics

67 h. ago Drake London injury update: Falcons wide receiver given bleak outlook for Week 15

Drake London injury update: Falcons wide receiver given bleak outlook for Week 15  sportingnews.com

Events

5 d. ago Amber Davies receives perfect score during musicals week on Strictly

The reality TV and West End star top the leaderboard with 40 points.

Sport

6 d. ago Older people with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming benefits

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Politics

6 d. ago Pensioners with arthritis could be due up to £441 every month

More than half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

7 d. ago Emotional Support Dogs 2025: Theseare the 10 best breeds of adorable dog for those struggling with anxiety and mental health

If you are looking for a dog that will benefit your mental health, these are the breeds that you should have on your list.

Politics

7 d. ago Woman killed Brit in Thai crash and blamed her but dashcam told a different story

British national Suzanne Routledge, 75 who moved to Thailand with her husband, was killed when a car ploughed into her - the driver claimed the pensioner stopped suddenly in the road

Events

8 d. ago Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar

Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, according to reports. Streeting is understood to be concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people making sickness benefits claims because of diagnoses for mental illness, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Times reported. He has asked leading experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become “over-pathologised”, the newspaper said, as he seeks to grapple with the 4.4 million working-age people now claiming sickness or incapacity benefit. The figure has risen by 1.2 million since 2019, while the number of 16 to 34-year-olds off work with long-term sickness because of a mental health condition is said to have grown rapidly in the same period. Streeting told the Times he knew from “personal experience how devastating it can be ...

Science

9 d. ago 'I'd happily call my daughter a whale if she got fat as it's good parenting'

Carla Bellucci has opened up about her parenting style and how she would not hesitate to fat-shame her own daughters if she ever thought it would benefit their health

Politics

9 d. ago Will Drake London return in Week 14? Latest injury update on Falcons wide receiver

Will Drake London return in Week 14? Latest injury update on Falcons wide receiver  sportingnews.com

Events

1 week ago Is it true that a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?

Moderate wine consumption may benefit your cardiac health, but foods such as grapes and berries offer similar advantages without the negative effects “People shouldn’t think that drinking wine is good for you,” says Dr Oliver Guttmann, a consultant cardiologist at the Wellington hospital in London.Alcohol consumption is linked to high blood pressure, liver disease, digestive, mental health and immune system problems, as well as cancer. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Luke Shaw's immediate response to scathing Gary Neville rant sums Man Utd star up

Luke Shaw was on the receiving end of harsh words from Gary Neville this week, but the Manchester United defender responded perfectly in the win at Crystal Palace

Politics

1 week ago Five DWP updates from this week workers, pensioners and claimants need to know

In the week Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget, there's plenty to get up to date on

Economics

2 w. ago Italian man ‘dressed as dead mother in order to claim her pension’

Man from Borgo Virgilio investigated for benefit fraud and hiding body since woman’s death in 2022An Italian man is under investigation for benefit fraud and hiding a body after allegedly dressing up as his dead mother – including mimicking her hairstyle with a wig and wearing makeup and jewellery – in order to claim her pension.The man, from Borgo Virgilio close to the northern Italian city of Mantua, allegedly claimed thousands of euros in pension payments after the death of his mother in 2022. Instead of reporting her death, he allegedly hid her body in his home. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago NHS confirmed full list of people who can get free prescriptions as new figures released

A wide variety of people across the UK could be eligible for free NHS prescriptions - from pensioners aged 60 and over to benefit claimants and those with specific medical conditions

Economics

2 w. ago This fermented Korean staple can really boost your immune system

Culture shock: The fermented contents of a jar of kimchi can jazz up your immune system, scientists say

Politics