UK pensioners could claim thousands in DWP benefits
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.
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Arthritis sufferers may claim £441 monthly DWP benefit
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.
ICU Nurse Answers Unconscious Patient Questions
An ICU nurse shares the realities of caring for unconscious patients, from washing hair to managing delirium. Discover the human side of intensive care. Read the full story.
Best Countries to Retire Abroad in 2026
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.
Pensioners defend triple lock after Budget row
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.
State Pension rise brings retirees closer to tax threshold
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.
Budget Fallout: Winners, Losers and £90 Gain for Poorest
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.
Pensioners gain £575 while workers face tax squeeze
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?
DWP urged to add mobility to Attendance Allowance
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
State Pensioners: Check Your Eligibility for Extra Benefits
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.
Autumn Budget 2025: Pensioner Tax Implications
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.
10 Million Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2030
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 arrested in historic Bradford abuse case
Three pensioners in their 80s arrested over historic child sexual abuse allegations in Bradford care homes from the 1970s-1990s. Police appeal for information.
Still Game: All 9 Series Now on BBC iPlayer
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.
Brain injury survivors who met in ICU get engaged
Zach Zarembinski and Isabelle Richard, who met as teens in a Minnesota ICU while recovering from traumatic brain injuries, have announced their engagement after a miraculous recovery journey. Discover their incredible story of hope and healing.
760,000 Pensioners Miss £4,300 Annual Income Boost
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.
83,655 pensioners miss out on £300 winter payment
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.
Five groups not eligible for winter fuel payment
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.
Pensioners over £35k face Winter Fuel Payment clawback
HMRC will contact pensioners earning over £35,000 to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Repayments start April 2026. Learn about eligibility and scam warnings.
DWP warns millions over Winter Fuel Payment text scams
The DWP issues a vital alert as Winter Fuel Payments land in bank accounts. Learn how to spot scams and ensure you receive your £200-£300 payment safely.
Winter Fuel Payment scam warning for pensioners
As Winter Fuel Payments reach millions, UK pensioners are urged to guard against sophisticated scams. Learn how to protect your payment and what to do if targeted.
Winter Fuel Payment Warning: Don't Miss £600
Critical deadline approaches for Winter Fuel Payments as DWP issues urgent guidance for eligible households to secure up to £600 in essential heating support.
Millions of UK pensioners face financial crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how over 2 million UK pensioners are struggling to make ends meet, with many forced back into work despite reaching state pension age.
Winter Fuel Payment Crisis: 850,000 Pensioners at Risk
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of thousands of elderly Britons risk losing vital Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 unless they act before 2026 deadline. Our comprehensive guide explains how to secure your payment.
UK State Pension Worst in G7 Nations
Shocking analysis reveals UK pensioners receive the lowest state pension among G7 countries, falling thousands below international counterparts and raising serious retirement concerns.
Farage accused of pensioner betrayal over triple lock
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting the state pension triple lock should be scrapped, sparking outrage among older voters and political opponents.
Real Thursday Murder Club probes 'deep state' from shed
A group of retired intelligence experts are investigating suspicious deaths and challenging official narratives from their 18-metre-high Wiltshire headquarters in a story stranger than fiction.
Pensioners face losing homes in council tax shakeup
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of planning to double council tax on highest-band properties, potentially forcing pensioners from family homes in brutal wealth grab.
£300 Winter Fuel Payments Arrive in November
Millions of eligible pensioners across the UK will receive up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments from November, with additional cost of living support. Here's who qualifies and when to expect payment.
900,000 pensioners underpaid in DWP state pension error
Exclusive investigation reveals how nearly 900,000 pensioners, predominantly women, were underpaid their state pension due to DWP errors, with some missing over £10,000.
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