New call for UK Government to scrap planned State Pension age rise to 68
The New State Pension age is set to start rising to 67 from next year.State pension age to…
People on New State Pension could be due £967 every month from next April
People on the maximum rate of the Basic State Pension could see monthly payments rise to £741 under…
People over State Pension age due up to £524 in one-off payments this year
People over 66 could be eligible for separate cash payments to help with heating bills over the current…
New calls to increase weekly State Pension payments to £586 for every person aged over 60
An online petition proposes a new ‘universal’ State Pension linked to the National Living Wage. A new online…
DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month
Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim. 07:38,…
Stress to dysmorphia, how cost of living is affecting our mental health
About a third of Australians are financially stressed with women consistently reporting more anxiety about money, according to…
Treasury breaks silence on council tax discount for state pensioners
Rachel Reeves’ department has responded to a popular campaign urging ministers to consider reducing council tax for the…
Extra support and benefits people on Pension Credit can claim including free TV licence
If you’re eligible for Pension Credit you could receive over £3,900 a year in extra support 16:30, 01…
‘Most expensive’ supermarket still charging 17% more than almost every other for shopping essential
It’s the most expensive supermarket in our price comparison for the sixth week runningOur price comparison looks at…
Only 55 per cent of people believe it’s easy to access affordable, healthy food, according to new Queensland data
Australian households spend about $240 each week at the supermarket, yet – despite that spend – many are…
Food prices rising at three times rate of inflation – The Irish Times
Food prices in Ireland are rising at three times the rate of overall inflation, figures from the Central…
Energy bills could RISE for wealthier households to help poorer ones
ENERGY bills could rise for wealthier households to help poorer ones, under new plans by the watchdog. Ofgem…