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As reported by the BBC, Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040. Since 2006,
Keir Starmer issued ‘hell to pay’ warning if Labour doesn’t fix key policy Sir Keir Starmer will be blamed for a second ‘betrayal’ if he doesn’t get his act together,
By Jonathan Walker, Whitehall Editor18:26, Thu, May 22, 2025 Read article Pensioners could be forced to wait 12 months for Keir Starmer’s winter fuel U-turn MPs and campaigners warn pensioners
Prime Minister Kier Starmer has today heralded a review of the Government’s decision to end Winter Fuel Payments for all pensioners, suggesting that they will be widening the eligibility criteria
The Women and Equalities Committee has warned that the Government risks a ‘missed opportunity’ if there is no cross-departmental strategy to address the UK’s ageing population, following the Government’s response published
The Government continues to insist that it will not bow to pressure to reinstate universal Winter Fuel Allowance payments despite ongoing campaigns by CSPA, the NPC, Independent Age, the unions, and –
https://youtu.be/1cRkMwtqT7g The latest research by The Centre for Aging better, State of Ageing 2025 report finds that living in the poorest parts of England can cost you almost five years
We have been discussing digital exclusion this month and the impact the digitalisation of services is having on society. The transition to digital services is not limited to the banking
Claire Sugden MLA, Chair of the All Party Group on Ageing and Older People, has successfully tabled a motion in the Assembly calling for strategic planning on the ageing population.
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
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