A shocking report reveals 74% of eligible pensioner homeowners fail to claim vital benefits like council tax reductions and Pension Credit, missing an average of £1,339 annually. Learn how to check eligibility.
Charity Independent Age urges pensioners with health issues to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit, worth up to £10,040 annually. New online guide launched.
Independent Age launches new guide to help older people with long-term health conditions claim vital support, including Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit. Check your eligibility now.
London's cherished Freedom Pass, offering free transport to pensioners, faces a major review as costs soar to £372 million. Councils consider cutting Tube travel to save £148m annually. Read the full story.
London's cherished Freedom Pass, offering free transport to pensioners, faces a major review as costs soar to £372 million. Changes could see the perk reduced to a bus-only pass. Read the full story.
Travel expert Simon Calder champions the Portuguese coastal town of Cascais as a perfect, walkable winter getaway for UK retirees, with easy access from Lisbon and mild January weather.
Charities warn of a sharp rise in pensioners facing homelessness due to soaring rents and a lack of social housing. Read the human stories behind the statistics and what experts say must change.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Two elderly men have died in a house fire in County Sligo. Gardaí are investigating the tragic incident in the village of Easkey. Read the latest details.
Sweden's Senioruniversitetet, a university for pensioners, reports record enrolment as retirees seek learning and in-person connection. Discover how it combats loneliness and keeps minds alert.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
The DWP reminds 13 million state pensioners they may be eligible for Pension Credit, Council Tax help, and other support worth thousands. Check your eligibility now.
Over 500,000 UK pensioners receive Attendance Allowance for arthritis. Find out if you're eligible for up to £441.40 every four weeks in tax-free support.
Discover the top 10 global retirement destinations for 2026, where British pensions stretch further and sunshine is plentiful. Find out which European favourite clinched the top spot.
UK pensioners react to claims they're 'mollycoddled' by Rachel Reeves' Budget, defending the triple lock as essential for survival. Readers share stories of financial struggle.
A 4.8% State Pension rise leaves retirees just £22 from the tax threshold. Experts warn millions face a hidden tax squeeze as frozen allowances bite. Discover the full impact.
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals who gains and loses from Rachel Reeves' Budget. Poorest families gain £90 a year, while wealthy pensioners face £680 hit. Find out how you are affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves protects pension triple lock with 4.8% increase while hitting workers with stealth taxes and ISA cuts. Is generational fairness at risk?
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
Millions of UK State Pensioners may be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra support. Discover over a dozen discounts and benefits you could claim, from Council Tax help to free TV licences.
Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget could impact pensioners through frozen tax thresholds affecting state pensions. Discover how the triple lock and stealth taxes might affect your income.
New analysis reveals a tax threshold freeze extension could force 10 million UK pensioners to pay income tax by 2030. Discover the impact on your finances and what it means.
Three pensioners in their 80s arrested over historic child sexual abuse allegations in Bradford care homes from the 1970s-1990s. Police appeal for information.
The iconic Scottish sitcom Still Game, featuring Glaswegian pensioners Jack and Victor, is now available in full on BBC iPlayer. Binge-watch all 62 hilarious episodes today.
The DWP reveals 760,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit, missing out on an average of £4,300 per year. Check your eligibility now.
A date quirk means 83,655 new state pensioners will miss out on a £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite a government U-turn. Discover the eligibility rules and energy-saving tips to stay warm.
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.