A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
Asda urges shoppers aged 60+ to spend just £1 for soup, bread & unlimited hot drinks in its cafes. The initiative runs until end of February to combat winter financial pressures.
A leading financial writer calls for the DWP to end the £10 Christmas Bonus for pensioners, calling it an unaffordable 'charade'. Read the full debate.
A new hub in Birmingham, funded by a £2m donation, aims to tackle child poverty and food waste by delivering millions of meals and providing skills training. It's a key part of King Charles's national vision.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces low-income pensioners reliant solely on the state pension will not pay income tax before 2027. Read the full details of the new rules.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging more pensioners into tax. Experts warn of unfairness and hardship for those on low incomes. Read the full analysis.
HMRC will adjust tax codes for around four million state pensioners with incomes over £35,000 to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments. Find out how much will be deducted monthly from 2026.
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
The DWP urges state pensioners to identify a six-letter code on bank statements for Winter Fuel Payments. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales with incomes under £35,000 will benefit.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension increase, adding £575 a year for millions. The move follows the triple lock but sparks a furious political row. Read the full details.
A shocking 250,000 older people have fallen into poverty since state pension age increases began. New research reveals the human cost of DWP rule changes. Read the full story.
A major new food hub in Birmingham aims to provide seven million meals and skills training to tackle alarming poverty and food waste levels across the West Midlands.
Thousands may be missing out on up to £5,740 a year in DWP Attendance Allowance. Discover the 48 qualifying health conditions and see if you or a loved one is eligible.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
State pensioners are being warned about a resurgence of fake DWP and HMRC texts attempting to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the scam and protect vulnerable relatives.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
The body of a woman, believed to be missing pensioner Jill Grint, 79, was discovered in the River Yare in Norfolk. Police have informed her family. The death is not treated as suspicious.
A cross-party MPs' inquiry warns thousands aged 60-64 risk falling into poverty as the state pension age rises to 67. Read the urgent call for a government strategy.
Millions of UK pensioners are receiving up to £310 in bonus payments this winter. Find out what the Winter Fuel Payment and DWP Christmas Bonus mean for your finances.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
A stark warning for state pensioners as one in four adults faces scams weekly. Experts reveal the four most common frauds targeting retirees this winter and how to stay safe.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
A partnership between L&Q and Magic Breakfast serves over 100,000 healthy breakfasts to tackle morning hunger in London schools, boosting concentration and learning. See the impact.
LCH Charity launches its 'Give the Gift of Hope' appeal to support 2,000 disadvantaged children in Leicester this Christmas with gifts, warm clothes, and festive experiences.
PM Keir Starmer outlined his government's post-Budget plans, focusing on lifting children from poverty, freezing household costs, and a long-term productivity drive. Read the full analysis.
New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
PM Sir Keir Starmer defends the £26bn tax hike in Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, stating it's needed to improve public services and tackle child poverty. Read his full speech.