Free Line Dancing for Over 55s in Spalding
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
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Call for Double Tax Code for State Pensioners
Over 25,000 back a petition for a new tax code, doubling the personal allowance for state pensioners to combat unfair taxation on small pensions. Will Parliament debate it?
2026 Pension Changes: 3 Key Updates for UK Retirees
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% payment rise in April 2026, alongside a pension age increase and a Pension Credit boost. Learn the key dates and figures to plan your finances.
Three Major State Pension Changes Coming in 2026
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% income boost from April 2026, but must also prepare for a rising pension age. Get the essential details on the three key changes.
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Think Tank: State Pension Age Must Rise to 70
A new report warns raising the state pension age to 70 is 'necessary' due to the 'unsustainable' Triple Lock. Discover the proposed reforms and their impact on retirement.
Pensioners get surprise DWP payments on New Year's Eve
Some UK state pensioners and benefit recipients will see payments arrive early on 31 December due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your account and plan your budget.
9m Pensioners: Check Bank for 6-Digit Winter Fuel Code
Nine million state pensioners are being urged to check bank statements for a key 6-digit code as Winter Fuel Payments are rolled out. Find out if you're eligible and what to look for.
State pension age to rise from 66 to 67 starting 2026
The DWP confirms the state pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028. Find out how the phased change affects your retirement plans.
State pension paid early: £706 due before New Year
Thousands of UK state pensioners on the basic rate will receive their £706 payment early this week. The DWP confirms revised dates due to the New Year's Day bank holiday.
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State pensioners receive £921 payment early
UK state pensioners born after 1951 are receiving an unexpected £921 payment early due to the New Year bank holiday. Find out if you're affected and what the latest triple lock increase means for your retirement income.
Pensioners lose £150k despite 13-year fight
Thousands of pensioners, including Maurice Alphandary, face lifetime losses up to £200k as Labour's PPF inflation increase won't start until 2027. Read their fight for justice.
Budget anti-wrinkle cream hailed by 60-year-olds
Shoppers rave about L'Oréal's £7.50 Revitalift night cream, with users in their 60s reporting visibly younger-looking skin. Discover the dermatologist-backed formula.
Key DWP benefit payment dates change over New Year period
The DWP confirms earlier payments for State Pension, Attendance Allowance & Pension Credit due between 24 Dec 2025 & 2 Jan 2026. Check if you're affected and what to do if payment is late.
State pension age changes: What you need to know
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026-2028. Learn how this affects retirement plans and why further rises are being considered.
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State pensioners to get £114.60 Attendance Allowance hike
The DWP has announced a 4.8% rise in Attendance Allowance payments for state pensioners, with new rates effective from April 6. Find out how much you'll get.
Cognitive decline costs pensioners £30,000, warns IFS
New IFS research reveals cognitive decline erodes £30k of wealth for over-65s, urging urgent pension reforms and advance financial planning to protect savings.
Pensioners over 80 get 25p weekly age top-up
State pensioners aged 80+ receive a 25p weekly 'age addition', unchanged since 1971. Critics call it 'insulting' as its value has plummeted. Discover the future of this payment.
Call to Double State Pensioners' Tax Allowance
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.
State pension tax plans 'rushed and incoherent'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no tax on state pension alone, but experts warn new DWP rules are 'rushed', creating unfairness and penalising those who saved.
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2m pensioners must repay £200 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP warns around two million state pensioners with incomes over £35,000 must repay a £200 Winter Fuel Payment. Nine million pensioners are eligible for the support this winter.
Asda's £1 Winter Warmer Deal Returns for Over-60s
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.
Pensioners from NHS, Care & Forces Urged to Act on Discounts
Former NHS, care, Armed Forces and emergency service pensioners are urged to check eligibility for a Blue Light Card to combat rising winter costs. New research shows 83% are concerned about expenses.
Means-Tested State Pension Call for UK from Australian
An Australian with a means-tested pension urges the DWP to adopt the model. Times specialist says the unpopular idea persists because it addresses fiscal pressures.
£4,300 DWP Pension Credit Unclaimed by 900,000
The DWP is urging nearly one million eligible pensioner couples over 66 to claim Pension Credit, a benefit worth up to £4,300 annually that also unlocks free TV licences and council tax reductions.
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5 Common Mistakes That Stop State Pension Payments
Revealed: Five common errors that can halt or reduce your DWP state pension. Learn how to protect your income and avoid costly underpayments.
Over-70s face compulsory eye tests and driving ban
Drivers over 70 could be banned from driving if they fail to attend a compulsory eye test under new government road safety plans. Learn about the proposals and expert reactions.
Pensioners confused by DWP's £10 festive payment
UK state pensioners express confusion over a £10 DWP Christmas bonus, with critics calling the £186m annual cost wasteful. Discover the full story.
State Pension payment changes for Christmas confirmed
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
£4,300 Pension Credit Boost Unclaimed by 910,000 Households
Almost one million eligible UK households are missing out on an average £4,300 annual income boost from Pension Credit. The DWP and Age UK urge pensioners to check eligibility now.
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Calls to Scrap State Pensioner Christmas Bonus
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.
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