5 h. ago New UK Government plans to make maximising State Pension payments simpler

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

12 h. ago Disgruntled French workers encouraged to arrive late in protest over pension age rise

Artists created an AI ‘minister of latecomers’, who encourages people to compensate for years lost, and a tool calculating exactly how late to turn upChanges to France’s pension system have been a hot potato for French presidents for decades, bringing disgruntled people on to the streets, leading to civil unrest and nationwide strikes that have brought the country to a standstill.Two years ago, in the face of bitter opposition, Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, passed a law raising the general retirement age from 62 to 64 and the issue appeared to have been put to bed. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Workers could get a £1,000 pension boost as DWP proposes new rule for providers

Millions of workers are missing out on their hard-earned pension savings

Economics

5 d. ago DWP announces £1,000 retirement savings boost under new plans for small pension pots

Pensions Minister Torsten Bell said there are now more small pension pots in the UK than pensioners.

Economics

5 d. ago Retirement boost for savers with plans to scoop up smaller pension pots

The Government said some 13 million small pots hold £1,000 or less.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump and DOGE’s cuts to Social Security Administration spark fears that benefit payments will be ‘interrupted’ soon

Former Biden official Martin O’Malley sounds alarm that impact of Trump’s DOGE chaos and cuts coming in near future

Politics

6 d. ago Pensioners on Housing Benefit due DWP letter which could boost annual income by £4,300

DWP is planning to bring together the administration of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

Economics

6 d. ago PIP claimants won't see new benefit payment rates this month in DWP delay

DWP benefit payments - including Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - were hiked by 1.7% on April 7. However, most claimants will have to wait until May before they receive the full amount of higher payments

Politics

6 d. ago Simone Biles unsure of competing at 2028 LA Olympics: ‘My body is aging’

American has won seven Olympics goldsBiles would be 31 at the start of next Summer GamesSimone Biles says she is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.The 28-year-old says she has other priorities, and is mindful of the demands her sport puts on her body at an age when most elite gymnasts have long since retired. Biles will be 31 when the LA Olympics start: the oldest all-around female gymnastics champion is Maria Gorokhovskaya, who won gold at the age of 30 at the 1952 Games. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Paula Radcliffe retires aged 51 after completing major marathon record

The former world record holder announced the Boston Marathon would be her final event on the roads

Politics

7 d. ago UK state pension age to increase to 67 in 2026: who is affected?

Another increase in the UK state pension age is planned between 2044 and 2046. Will these changes impact you, and how can you check your state pension age?

Politics

1 week ago Anna Kournikova disappeared from public life but barely looks different at 43

Anna Kournikova was one of the most famous sports stars on the planet during her heyday - but why did she retire from tennis at the age of 21 and what is she up to now?

Events

1 week ago Everything you need to know about the Gatwick strikes and how they impact you

All you need to know as planned disruption this Easter will see staff walk out over pension schemes, late payments and ‘illegal’ shift patterns

Events

1 week ago 70 is the new 50! Sprightly boomers are urged to work well into retirement age

A World Economic Report by the IMF noted a sharp rise in the 'silver economy' with people aging healthier.

Politics

1 week ago Pension Credit rules older people need to know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics

1 week ago Pension Credit payment rules people should know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

1 week ago Call for greater protection for prison officers and lower retirement age after Hashem Abedi attack

HMP Frankland staff 'traumatised, fragile and angry'

Events

2 w. ago Cobra Kai star announces her surprising retirement from acting at just 46

Just two months after her Netflix series Cobra Kai came to a close, a beloved actress is announcing her retirement at just 46 years of age.

Politics

2 w. ago People due to retire next year may be in for state pension surprise

A recent study found that only 40% of people know exactly when they will be eligible for their state pension with many way behind on planning for their life in the future

Politics

2 w. ago Has your pension value dropped due to Trump’s tariffs? Here’s why you shouldn’t worry

Unless you’re approaching retirement age, market fluctuations shouldn’t unduly worry you as far as your pension is concerned

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