New calls to scrap Basic State Pension and pay everyone equal amounts
The UK Government is being urged to move everyone to the New State Pension and increase the weekly…
3 million households in water debt as affordability crisis deepens
Nearly one in five bill payers across England and Wales have been unable to afford their water charges…
Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…
Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000
Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help…
I’m a boomer – half of my generation is barely surviving on state pensions
I have friends selling their homes and cars to stay afloat. It’s tempting to attack an entire cohort,…
I’m 73 and worry about bills ahead
Paul Kelsey is among thousands of retirees whose private pensions do not keep up with the cost of…
State pensioners could claim £70 off supermarket shop this week
Thousands of state pensioners are getting a helping hand with their shopping this week as £70 supermarket vouchers…
Full list of New and Basic State Pension weekly payments due from April
Pensioners will see an increase of up to £574 next year under the Triple Lock. Millions of older…
BBC TV licence set to rise above £180 in 2026
PRICE HIKE: The TV licence is likely to rise by around £7 next year (Image: Wirestock/Getty) The cost…
Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners next month
Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.…
People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this month
Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment this year. At least…
Pensioners most-likely to get Attendance Allowance payments for five years
More than 1.7 million people currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance. The latest…