6 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje misses Six Nations launch after suffering personal tragedy days before campaign starts

JAMIE GEORGE wrapped an arm round pal Maro Itoje — before backing him to ignite England’s Six Nations bid following personal tragedy. Skipper Itoje will arrive late to camp in Girona as he has been in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother Florence. Florence - a regular at his games - passed away last month...

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65 h. ago Why Saturday Night Live must fix its 'misogyny' problem before its UK launch: American sketch show has a history of vulgar gags and sexism allegations

There is expected to be a vast difference in the shows, but it will be interesting to see if the brand's history of making misogynistic jokes travels across the pond.

Culture

3 d. ago DWP deadline approaches as MPs demand compensation update by March 2

One hundred MPs have backed calls for the UK Government to make a decision on compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age increases

Events

3 d. ago Why men end up with four times more in their pension pots by the age of 60

Men hold a median total of £75,000 in defined contribution pension pots just ahead of reaching 60, compared to £19,000 for women.

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4 d. ago Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bidKeir Starmer’s allies have launched a “Stop Andy Burnham” campaign to prevent the Labour mayor from returning to parliament after the resignation of a Manchester MP triggered a byelection.Multiple members of the party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) predicted it would be impossible for Burnham to make it through the selection process given the number of Starmer loyalists on the body desperate to avoid a leadership challenge. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Beckham feud latest: Victoria fans launch campaign to get her songs to No1 after Brooklyn’s wedding dance claims

Brooklyn addressed his long-standing feud in a six page statement posted to Instagram

Culture

4 d. ago DWP set March 2 deadline for update as those born in decade could get thousands

Campaigners for 1950s-born women affected by pension age changes have gathered cross-party support urging the Government to make a decision on potential compensation

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4 d. ago Brits who spent time abroad told to check if they qualify for pension before 66

Some people may be eligible for an extra state pension or could start their payments before reaching UK state pension age

Economics

5 d. ago 100 MPs back Waspi letter urging Government to ‘reach the right decision’

Angela Madden, chair of Waspi, said it is ‘high time that ministers stopped stalling and started compensating Waspi women’.

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5 d. ago DWP boss says pause on action plan related to WASPI women investigation was needed

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision not to award State Pension age compensation to 1950s-born women.

Economics

5 d. ago New Universal Credit fraud measures to focus on three specific areas from next week

The new campaign will launch at the end of January.

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6 d. ago Which DWP benefits you cannot claim when reaching State Pension age

People approaching State Pension age need to understand which benefits they can no longer make new claims for, according to Turn2us guidance

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6 d. ago How much you need saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone.

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6 d. ago This is how much you need to have saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone.

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6 d. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

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7 d. ago New update on calls for ‘apology and compensation’ for women affected by State Pension age changes

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision on State Pension age compensation with an outcome expected next month.

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9 d. ago The Masked Singer fans FINALLY get to see Red Panda perform after they were pulled from launch episode just hours before transmission

Hours before the launch was due to air on screens earlier this month, it was revealed that Red Panda was taken out of the episode.

Sport

9 d. ago People nearing State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

1 week ago New update on calls for £25,140 personal tax allowance for pensioners

More than 51,400 people have signed an online petition proposing the introduction of a new tax code for people over State Pension age.

Economics

1 week ago New assessment update for people on devolved disability benefits

New and existing claimants of Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments may get a ‘client consultation’ instead.

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