44 m. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

1 hour ago Jimmy Lai sentencing hearing begins in Hong Kong after people queue for days to show their support

British media tycoon’s lawyers have four days to appeal for a lighter sentence after his conviction in high-profile national security trial

Politics

2 h. ago Young people support WASPI women’s call for State Pension age compensation next month

More than half of 18 to 34-year-olds believe the UK Government should hold a debate over a redress scheme

Politics

7 h. ago People rally around the world in support of protests in Iran, in photos

People around the world rallied over the weekend in support of the mass protests in Iran.

Events

51 h. ago Nicaraguan authorities arrest dozens for reportedly supporting Maduro capture

Human rights groups say ‘at least 60 arbitrary arrests’ have occurred for celebrating the US military operationAuthorities in Nicaragua have arrested at least 60 people for reportedly celebrating or expressing support for the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, a human rights watchdog group and local media outlets said Friday.Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega and his wife, vice president Rosario Murillo, are staunch allies of Maduro, who was captured by US military personnel in Caracas last Saturday and taken to New York to face trial on drug and weapons charges. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago New Winter Fuel Payment update for people over State Pension age

The advice from HMRC is also important for Scots receiving the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

2 d. ago WASPI warning as two words in legal document could mean DWP decision is delayed

The ombudsman previously said the WASPI women should get up to £3,000 each

Events

3 d. ago British Gas issues warning to households as Storm Goretti hits UK

Tens of thousands of people will need support with their heating, energy company forecasts

Events

3 d. ago New calls for ‘apology and compensation’ for all 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.

Politics

3 d. ago A provocative new play challenges society’s ‘discomfort that disabled people have sex lives’

(We indulge in) a bit of roll play is an explicit drama about a young disabled man’s sexual expression – and puts uncomfortable questions to its audience“I’m asked quite a lot why everything I make ends up being about sex,” says Scottish writer and director Robert Softley Gale, artistic director of the company Birds of Paradise. His new production, (We indulge in) a bit of roll play, is designed to provoke frank discussions around sex and disability. “People say the right things and that they support equality, but what if you push that into areas that are less comfortable? Like would you ever date a disabled person? Would you marry a disabled person? Would you have sex with a disabled person? Some would go, ‘Yeah, of course I would.’ But would they? There’s still discomfort in recognising that disabled people have sex lives.”Softley Gale and his co-writers, Hana Pascal Keegan and Gabriella Sloss, aim to challenge audiences in the show which he is also directing. They hope to counter...

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4 d. ago Lack of support leaving people on weight loss drugs vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

Many taking weight loss drugs could be at risk of ‘replacing one set of health problems with another’, academics warned

Events

4 d. ago Older people without a Blue Badge may be able to use disabled parking spaces

Pension age disability benefits do not include a mobility element which can act as a passport to the Blue Badge or Motability schemes.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment deadline this month to claim missing £300

The Winter Fuel Payment is worth up to £300 and is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over state pension age

Economics

4 d. ago Jump in people seeking debt help over Christmas, support service reports

Many people were seeking support during the night, the organisation said.

Politics

5 d. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP benefits you can and cannot claim after reaching State Pension age

Around 13 million people receive State Pension worth up to £230.25 a week, with some benefits stopping at pension age while others continue

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6 d. ago People reaching State Pension age 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

6 d. ago Coco Gauff clarifies stance over US tennis fans being ‘the worst’

Her teammate Taylor Fritz also offered his support, saying ‘people always wanna take things in the worst possible way’

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

Nearly one million pensioners could boost their annual income by an average of £4,300.

Economics

7 d. ago State Pension age April 2026 rise for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 from April, with the increase due to be completed for all affected men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics