2 h. ago UK mothers lose average £65,000 in pay after having first child

Monthly earnings drop by 42% over five years following first birth, ONS finds

Economics

9 h. ago Former DWP worker warns about rising State Pension age in 2026

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women

Events

27 h. ago People born 'one day late' to miss out on £300 winter fuel payment after government change

The payment is back online next year - but some Brits won't be eligible because the pension age is changing in 2026

Economics

31 h. ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

3 d. ago People born after this date will lose £13,000 in 2026 in 'pensions steal' says expert

A BBC expert has explained how the changes will affect people born on or after one date and added 'the losses don't stop there'

Economics

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

4 d. ago UK state pension to rise by £562 but there's one thing retirees need to know

The state pension rate for 2026/27 has been confirmed under triple lock terms, meaning pensioners will see a £562 annual boost from next April

Economics

5 d. ago Strictly viewers voice concern for Ellie Goldstein after spotting upset star being supported by pro dancers

STRICTLY viewers have voiced concern for Ellie Goldstein after spotting the upset star being supported by professional dancers during the show. The model, actress and author is breaking barriers for people born with Down's syndrome as the first contestant with the condition to take part in the show. Over the past decade, Ellie has appeared in...

Politics

9 d. ago More than 100,000 pensioners in this group to lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment in 2026

Expert say one group will be hit by state pension increases

Economics

1 week ago Europe’s ‘most popular capital’ for city breaks is just an hour’s flight from the UK

It is not too difficult to work out why the aviation routes between the UK and Dublin are so well used, given the large number of people born in Ireland who now live in the UK

Politics

1 week ago The 9 towns, villages and city districts where Britain's oldest ever people were born

There must be something in the water, as they say, in these towns, villages and city neighbourhoods.

Politics

1 week ago DWP health benefits threat for people born before date as new secretary 'not ruling anything out'

Interviews this morning Pat McFadden MP refused to rule out tightening eligibility for universal credit

Society

1 week ago Why won't I get my state pension on my 66th birthday? STEVE WEBB replies

Can you tell me why I have to wait until November 2026 to receive the state pension and not at the end of July?

Politics

2 w. ago DWP state pension age changes expected from 2026 for people with these birthdates impacted

A whole host of people will be impacted by the changes from next year

Politics

2 w. ago State Pension uprating will not be paid to thousands of older people next year

Around 453,000 older people will not get new State Pension payments during the 2026/27 financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago I've tried Mounjaro, ate nothing but pak choi for a week and nearly developed an eating disorder in a bid to lose weight... but a £5,000 retreat gave me this life

My epiphany came while eating the two tiny crackers I was permitted for lunch, each to be chewed 60 times before swallowing and followed by a bowl of tasteless broth).

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension increase: UK pensioners set for £500 2026 triple lock rise, how much is tax amount

It’s good news for pensioners with payments set to jump 💷

Economics

2 w. ago Fears for UK’s pubs and restaurants as hospitality hit hardest by job cuts

The industry could lose up to 111,000 job losses in little more than a year, warns trade body UKHospitality

Society

2 w. ago State Pension: millions of UK pensioners set for £500 increase in 2026, but many risk paying tax

A bumper rise is on the way for millions of retirees 💷

Economics

2 w. ago State pension set to rise by 4.7% next year under triple lock

The triple lock should see state pension payouts rising between more than £560 in 2026/27 the tax year

Politics