8 h. ago Call for council tax discount for all people over State Pension age as bills soar

The 'legislate for a council tax discount for all pensioners' petition has been posted on the UK Government's petitions-parliament website

Economics

44 h. ago Over a quarter of workers in Britain engage in hybrid working, ONS finds

Such working out of reach for people in lower-skilled and lower-paid jobs, Office for National Statistics survey showsBusiness live – latest updatesHybrid working has become the “new normal” for more than a quarter of working adults in Great Britain, official figures show, but it remains out of reach for those in lower-skilled and lower-paid jobs.The proportion of people carrying out hybrid work – where they split their time between the office and another location, such as home – has risen gradually since March 2022, becoming the shift pattern for 28% of workers by the first three months of this year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Hybrid working the ‘new normal’ for 28% of GB workforce, says ONS

Such working out of reach for people in lower-skilled and lower-paid jobs, Office for National Statistics survey showsBusiness live – latest updatesHybrid working has become the “new normal” for more than a quarter of working adults in Great Britain, official figures show, but it remains out of reach for those in lower-skilled and lower-paid jobs.The proportion of people carrying out hybrid work – where they split their time between the office and another location, such as home – has risen gradually since March 2022, becoming the shift pattern for 28% of workers by the first three months of this year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Continue reading...

Politics

46 h. ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by over £10,000 this year

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

48 h. ago DWP urges specific group of older people to check for State Pension compensation

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

Politics

50 h. ago DWP payment worth £441 could stop if you fail to report these changes

You could be entitled to Attendance Allowance if you are over state pension age and you need extra help or supervision because of a disability of illness

Economics

2 d. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP urging people to check State Pension age as changes coming for people born in 11 month window

People with certain birthdays will see their state pension age increased to 67 from May next year

Politics

3 d. ago The common but often misunderstood gut condition you’ve probably never heard of

About 70 per cent of people will have developed diverticular disease by the time they reach 80

Politics

3 d. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

3 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

Politics

3 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 DWP ‘considering’ how proposed PIP eligibility changes will affect claimants over state Pension age

Reforms to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start from November next year.

Politics

4 d. ago WASPI women make progress in court review bid over State Pension age changes

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign group has announced it has cleared a significant hurdle in its battle for a High Court challenge.

Events

5 d. ago Inside one of Scotland's most controversial murder cases which split small community

As The Orkney Assassin airs on Amazon Prime, Reach Screen Time speaks to two people involved in the case

Events

5 d. ago DWP State Pension change for people born between these dates

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 across the UK by 2028.

Politics

5 d. ago KEMI BADENOCH: A simple way to deter migrants? Make them wait for ten years before they can claim any benefits

Britain today seems to work more favourably for those who jump the queue, who break the rules, who get into our country illegally but then denigrate our customs and our culture.

Events

6 d. ago WASPI women announce new update in challenge for State Pension age change compensation

The WASPI campaign says they have been given a green light for High Court challenge.

Politics

6 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

6 d. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people born on these dates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 in the coming years - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to check what the change means for them

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