69 m. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action over 'gaslighting' by Government

A watchdog recommended that compensation be paid to women born in the 1950s whose state pension age was raised to be equal with men

Politics

5 h. ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

Economics

5 h. ago WASPI women threaten to drag ministers to court over 'unlawful' compensation snub

Campaigners representing the 1950s-born women said they will not allow the Department for Work and Pensions' 'gaslighting of Waspi women go unchallenged'

Politics

5 h. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action after ‘gaslighting’ over compensation

The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a ‘letter before action’ to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Events

48 h. ago Simple way to get maximum State Pension payments to boost retirement income

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments when they reach retirement age.

Economics

69 h. ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

Economics

3 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

4 d. ago New pension battle in France threatens fresh crisis for Emmanuel Macron

France is facing another fiery debate over pensions. Leigh Thomas reports on what it could mean for the French president

Events

5 d. ago DWP urges people of State Pension age to check if they're owed extra £109 a week

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging those of State Pension age to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, which could provide them with extra weekly support

Economics

6 d. ago Parliament gives WASPI update ahead of key debate but campaigners warn it 'isn't binding'

The online petition was posted on the petitions-parliament website by Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign (WASPI) director, Jane Cowley

Events

6 d. ago State pension age compensation for WASPI women to be debated in Parliament

More than 157,000 people have signed an online petition calling for compensation for women born in the 1950s.

Politics