Parlimentary update: Pensioner Poverty
A busy day of parliamentary activity last week (12th February), as outlined below: The House of Commons has held a Westminster Hall debate on fuel poverty in England. The following MPs raised concerns […]
Floating bus stops
Floating ‘Bus Stops intercepted by Cycle Lanes’ a danger to blind and elderly bus passengers` Yesterday CSPA supported the National Federation of the Blind (NFBUK) in attending the House of Lords […]
Civil Service Pension increase announced
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, confirmed on the 11th February that the increase to be applied to Civil Service pensions from 7th April 2025 is to be 1.7%. The […]
Cybercrime Stay Alert
We’re seen as easy prey. Cybercriminals smell weakness, a lack of computer savvy and therefore easy cash. Anyone in their 60s or older is disproportionately affected by scams, whether by […]
GC 966
GROUP CIRCULAR 966To: Branches, Groups and Executive Council February 2025Dear Colleague The Executive Council has been reviewing the existing guidance on running a local CSPA Group, to make it more […]
LLA in the press: Millions more pensioners to face tax bomb
By David Williamson, Chief Political CommentatorPublished Sat Feb 8 2025 via express.co.uk Read article Rachel Reeves urged to spare pensioners as fears grow millions more will face tax bomb It is […]
Take part in the world’s largest health research
Our Future Health is a UK success story: introducing the world’s largest health research programme of its kind. Just two years after its launch, Our Future Health is helping to […]
Digital working party newsletter
Connections for All The latest edition of Digital Working Party’s newsletter is out now. With great articles on: and much more…. If you have any stories for the Connections For […]
State Pension increase announced
On Tuesday 5th February, Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms MP (Lab, East Ham), delivered a statement on the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025, which were approved. Related […]
Carer’s Allowance overpayments
CSPA, along with other Carer Poverty Coalition members and affiliated organisations, will be meeting on the 10th February to prepare a joint submission to the independent review on Carer’s Allowance […]