6 h. ago State pension plan £580 a week and retirement age at 60 in 'living wage' campaign

A petition to Parliament is demanding the state pension increase to the equivalent of 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage, which pays £12.21 an hour for workers

Economics

28 h. ago Mayer Brown advises Royal London on BPA transaction with the Trustees of the Milliken Industrials Limited Pension Plan | News

Mayer Brown advises Royal London on BPA transaction with the Trustees of the Milliken Industrials Limited Pension Plan | News  Mayer Brown

Politics

30 h. ago Milliken Industrials Limited Pension Plan completes £44m buy

Milliken Industrials Limited Pension Plan completes £44m buy-in with Royal London  Pensions Age Magazine

Economics

4 d. ago Cyclist forced to retire after getting allergy so serious it ‘stops you getting out of bed for 9

Mason Hollyman has been forced to retire from professional cycling at the age of 24 after a doctor told him surprising news about his allergies

Politics

4 d. ago French Socialists threaten to topple Bayrou government over pensions

Failure of talks between unions and employers about retirement age could trigger censure vote

Politics

7 d. ago There’s a new retirement age for 2026 if you need to collect Social Security

Americans approaching retirement face an important decision: when they should claim their benefits

Events

9 d. ago Revealed: The exact amount every generation needs to save for a comfortable retirement

Saving for retirement age can be a daunting process – here’s what the experts say

Politics

1 week ago Ontario Teachers’ announces agreement to sell stakes in Birmingham, Bristol and London City airports to Macquarie

Ontario Teachers’ announces agreement to sell stakes in Birmingham, Bristol and London City airports to Macquarie  Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Society

1 week ago Majestic, rigorous and sheer fun: the best of Alfred Brendel’s recordings

As the musical world mourns the celebrated pianist, we assess his wide recording legacy and pick the 12 best, from Russian rarities to quickfire BeethovenIn the two decades before he retired from concert-performances in 2008 at the age of 77, Alfred Brendel was arguably the best known classical pianist in the world. Yet regard for his playing was never by any means universal; what his many admirers found as searching, considered and profound in his interpretations, others heard as colourless and lacking in spontaneity. But Brendel’s lasting popularity is evidenced by his recorded legacy, which is certainly extensive enough for generations to come to make their own assessment of his stature. In a recording career that stretched well over half a century, he made more than 100 albums, which included three complete cycles of the Beethoven sonatas.As his career burgeoned, Beethoven, and the other great composers of the Austro-German tradition - Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms - were incr...

Politics

1 week ago Solo Brits face 'singles tax' and must save £290 every month for retirement

Single people have been warned they must set aside £290 every month from the age of 22 to secure a moderate standard of living in retirement, analysts claim

Economics

2 w. ago Pension Credit payment rules older 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

2 w. ago List of freebies and discounts over 60s can claim even if you're not retired yet

Full list of nine freebies and discounts anyone over the age of 60 can benefit from - regardless of if you're retired yet

Politics

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Vasiliy Lomachenko retires from boxing aged 37 after glittering career

Lomachenko retires with 18-3 pro record and 12 KOsTwo-time Olympic gold medalist ends storied careerUkrainian star thanks fans in emotional farewell videoVasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest amateur boxer in history, announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 37.“I’m grateful for every victory and every defeat both in the ring and in life,” the Ukrainian said in a video on Instagram Thursday morning. “I’m thankful that as my career comes to an end, I’ve gained clarity about the direction a person must take in order to achieve true victory, not just in the ring.“ Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Nearly 9 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until April 2028.

Economics

3 w. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Sesko, Gyokeres talks; Mbeumo Man Utd wage demand; Chelsea eye Ekitike; Liverpool Wirtz update

Deals flying in after the first summer window opens

Sport

4 w. ago Denmark raises retirement age to 70: Could Britain follow suit with the state pension?

The Government is required by law to review the state pension age periodically. But the last two reports recommended speeding up increases - then went ignored.

Politics