17 h. 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.

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28 h. ago A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have been prominent in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term

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36 h. ago How a second passport became the key to freedom for young Brits

In the wake of Brexit, little is more desirable than dual citizenship, with many people born in the UK attempting to claim back their right to freedom of movement based on their ancestry – even if it means a temporary bureaucratic nightmare. Jessica Furseth meets some of them

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53 h. 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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6 d. ago On the right track: the record label reaching out to Cameroon’s street talent

Born in Douala prison and hailed for helping young people stay out of trouble, the success of Jail Time Records has persuaded Burkina Faso to let the label branch out thereIt does not take long for a crowd to gather when the Jail Time Records van pulls up to the kerb and starts blasting music in Cameroon’s port city, Douala. Set up not just to play music but as a mobile recording studio, too, the van passes through the city’s poorer neighbourhoods, offering the microphone to Douala’s aspiring but unguided young musicians.The goal is to scout for new talent while also helping out young people in areas plagued by drugs and crime. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago People born before specific year will get two extra DWP benefits worth £1,362 a month

The two benefits are aimed at providing extra financial support to older people who have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health conditions

Economics

9 d. ago DWP announces state pension age change for people born after specific date

The state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 next year, with the change set to affect those currently in their 50s and early 60s who may have to work for longer as a result

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9 d. ago DWP confirms people born after certain year will avoid tough PIP changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that people born in certain years will avoid tough new PIP changes after ministers agreed to exempt pensioners

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2 w. ago New UK Government plans to make getting maximum State Pension payments simpler

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

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3 w. ago DWP update on neglected plan to boost state pension for people born by 1944

The extra payments kick in when you reach a certain age

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3 w. ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check state pension age

The state pension age in the UK for men and women is 66 - but this is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028

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3 w. ago Early air pollution exposure affects health in adolescence, study finds

UCL study of 9,000 children also found marked inequality, with people from ethnic minority backgrounds having higher exposure riskYoung children who are exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to experience poor health outcomes in later adolescence, according to new research.The study, conducted by academics at University College London, looked at data from 9,000 young people taking part in the Millennium Cohort Study born between 2000 and 2002 across the UK, measuring their exposure to various types of air pollutants including PM2.5, PM10 and NO2. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check State Pension age ahead of change

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

Politics

3 w. ago State Pension age set to start rising for people born in these years from 2026

The State Pension age is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028

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3 w. ago DWP state pension age rising next year for people born in these years

The state pension age - which is when you can claim the DWP's state pension - is 66 years old for both men and women. However, it will be rising next year

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4 w. ago State pension age to rise in 2026 for people born in these years

It's vital to stay informed about these forthcoming changes, particularly if you have a retirement plan in place

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4 w. ago State pension to rise in 2026 for people born in these years

The State Pension age in the UK is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028

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