State pensioners born before 1953 to get £740 early
Basic state pensioners born before 1953 (women) or 1951 (men) will receive £740 early this Friday, as DWP brings forward payments ahead of the August Bank Holiday.
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Birmingham funeral notices: Tributes to 7 loved ones this week
Birmingham Mail publishes death and funeral announcements for John Bodenham, Kathleen Comer, Phyllis Kenny, John Sarson, Philip Smith, Jon Tanner, Jon Wolman and more.
Pensioners born before 1953 can get £922 extra from DWP
State pensioners on the basic rate can get up to £922 a month on top of their DWP payment through the Additional State Pension, if born before 1953.
Moira Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday with Family
Maureen Walker, of Moira, turns 100 on August 22, surrounded by family. A former ATS member, she raised four daughters and now has nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
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Warrington Woman, 102, Honored for WWII Service
Marjorie Goodwin, 102, celebrated her birthday at Belong care village in Warrington with a medal presentation from the Royal British Legion, honoring her WWII service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
Torfaen Volunteers Boost Early Years Family Support
Eight volunteers now support Torfaen Council's Early Years team at Pop-in and Play sessions, expanding family support and enabling staff to focus on complex cases.
State pension age rise: Key dates for August and September birthdays
DWP raises state pension age to 67, affecting those born between August 6 and September 5. Learn how this impacts your retirement and income.
Aldi reveals how to stop avocados browning at home
Aldi advises against squeezing avocados to check ripeness, recommends palm test and lemon juice storage to prevent browning and reduce waste.
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Sutton Coldfield Duo Celebrate 203 Years Together
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Burnham Urged to Approve £2,950 WASPI Payouts for 3.5M Women
WASPI campaigners call on PM Andy Burnham to deliver £2,950 DWP compensation for 3.5 million women affected by state pension age changes, after previous refusals.
State Pensioners Born Before 1953 Could Lose £59
State pensioners born before 1953 may receive £59 less weekly than new rate, despite triple lock commitment by Andy Burnham and John Healey.
Pensioners could get £1,012 a month under Burnham and Healey
State pensioners born after 1951 could receive £1,012 a month from April 2027 as Labour's Andy Burnham and John Healey commit to the triple lock, with the full pension rising to £252.88 weekly.
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State pensioners get two payments in August under Burnham
State pensioners with NI numbers ending 00-19 will receive two payments in August 2026 on Aug 1 and Aug 28 due to five Mondays in the month.
8 freebies for over 60s before state pension age
Over 60s can still claim free prescriptions, bus passes, railcards and more before state pension age, as Andy Burnham promises cost of living help.
Pensioners Can Get £114 Weekly DWP Boost Under Burnham
State pensioners with care needs can claim Attendance Allowance up to £114.60 a week from DWP, as Andy Burnham vows cost-of-living breathing space.
£965 State Pension Payments Explained for Bank Accounts
State pensioners received up to £965 on Friday after the DWP moved payments forward due to Scotland's summer bank holiday. Find out who gets it and why.
Two Million Pensioners Missing £4,300 Pension Credit
More than two million pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit worth £4,300 on average, but 910,000 households have not claimed. Check eligibility now.
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Warrington VIP Lunch Club Receives £555 Donation
Warrington VIP lunch club for seniors receives £555 from Miller Homes Community Fund to offset rising food costs, helping serve three-course meals to members aged 60-100.
Lincoln Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday with Surprise Party
June Olney, a resident at OSJCT Boultham Park House in Lincoln, celebrated her 100th birthday with a surprise party and a special video message from BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy.
Pub opening hours change for England World Cup matches
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Derbyshire Couple Mark 67 Years of Marriage
Lorna and Derek Skidmore, aged 88 and 90, celebrate 67 years of marriage. Their secret: always talk things through and never argue. The couple married on Whit Monday in 1959.
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Bradford City FC Foundation Launches Friendship Walks
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Hertfordshire Woman Turns 106 with Simple Wisdom
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Pensioners Missing Out on £10,000s Due to Scheme Delays
Over 60,000 pensioners face missing out on tens of thousands in payments due to issues with the Teachers' Pensions scheme, with delays in paperwork and payments causing widespread concern.
900,000 Pensioners Missing £2,600 DWP Payments
New DWP data reveals over 910,000 state pensioner households are failing to claim Pension Credit benefits worth an average of £2,600 annually, leaving £2.5 billion unclaimed.
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DWP Confirms Additional State Pension Rise to £922 Monthly
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that Additional State Pension rates will rise to £230.54 weekly, equating to up to £922 monthly for eligible recipients in 2026/27.
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