4 h. ago State Pension age set to rise next April for people born in specific years

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

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21 h. ago UK Government dismisses calls for new tax code and £25k allowance for pensioners

More than 25,400 people have signed an online petition calling for the introduction of a new tax code specifically for people over State Pension age in the UK, and the Government has now responded

Economics

26 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

28 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

36 h. ago Trans doctor changing room case: does it amount to a bathroom ban?

Some businesses still waiting for final EHRC guidance while firms that moved early to exclude trans people show no sign of backtrackingOn Monday, a Dundee employment tribunal ruled a narrow win for Sandie Peggie, the nurse who complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. But the lengthy judgment also takes on the pivotal question that has been challenging employers, lawyers and campaign groups since April – does a supreme court judgment mean that transgender people must now be excluded from same-sex facilities that align with their chosen gender? Does it amount to a bathroom ban or not?The supreme court ruled earlier this year that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Interim advice released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission soon after the judgment in effect banned trans people from using facilities according to their lived gender, and its official guidance is expected to closely reflect that advice. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Does the NHS trans doctor ruling mean there is no bathroom ban?

Some businesses still waiting for final EHRC guidance while firms that moved early to exclude trans people show no sign of backtrackingOn Monday, a Dundee employment tribunal ruled a narrow win for Sandie Peggie, the nurse who complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. But the lengthy judgment also takes on the pivotal question that has been challenging employers, lawyers and campaign groups since April – does a supreme court judgment mean that transgender people must now be excluded from same-sex facilities that align with their chosen gender? Does it amount to a bathroom ban or not?The supreme court ruled earlier this year that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Interim advice released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission soon after the judgment in effect banned trans people from using facilities according to their lived gender, and its official guidance is expected to closely reflect that advice. Continue reading...

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38 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

4 d. ago DWP 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

4 d. ago New salary sacrifice changes set to impact more than three million people from April

An estimated 7.7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions.

Economics

5 d. ago Young people to have benefits cut if they refuse job offer in new DWP crackdown

Jobs will be provided for up to 55,000 young people from April 2026 in six part of the UK, based on areas with the highest need

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7 d. ago DWP benefits for people over State Pension age if you need help with daily tasks

The NHS has highlighted a range of DWP benefits available to people over State Pension age to help with care costs

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7 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

7 d. ago I want to retire at 55 and my work offers a 'stepped pension'

I think this means smoothing my collective pension amount from day one, rather than seeing a 'step up' upon normal retirement age from my state pension.

Economics

8 d. ago Stirling politicians discuss WASPI compensation as thousands await decision

The change to the state pension age left thousands of women across the region out of pocket - with Stirling's MSP saying those affected required more than "warm words".

Politics

8 d. ago UK household bills set to rise just one week after £150 energy announcement

Ofgem has given the green light to an initial £28 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure

Economics

8 d. ago DWP cost of living financial help for people over State Pension age

Nearly one million prisoners could boost their annual income by over £4,000.

Economics

8 d. ago Swinney's broken pledge to pensioners slammed as a 'petty way to do politics'

John Swinney promised all eligible Scots pensioners would receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment by November 30 but that promise has been broken

Politics

9 d. ago Nearly half a million older people not due State Pension pay rise in April

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

Economics

1 week ago ‘Waspi women’ say Government has agreed to reconsider compensation in 12 weeks

The group of women say they were affected by the way changes to the state pension age were communicated.

Politics

1 week ago Pete Wicks For Dogs Sake Christmas special announced as adoptions surge

The TV star's series Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake has driven a dramatic rise in dog adoptions, with a Christmas special set to air this December

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