New driving licence assessments for over-70s proposed
Older drivers may need to pass vision and cognitive tests to renew their licence from age 70. Learn about the proposed road safety overhaul and what it means for you.
Category : Senior Citizens
Urgent call for Pension Credit, ESA claimants to get £10 bonus
Households on benefits like Pension Credit and ESA urged to contact DWP if they missed the £10 Christmas Bonus. Full list of qualifying benefits and how to claim this January.
1 Million Missing Out on £5,741 DWP Benefit
Around one million people are failing to claim a vital DWP benefit worth up to £5,741 a year. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. Check your eligibility now.
Derbyshire Pensioners Get £110 Cost of Living Vouchers
Derbyshire council is distributing £110 Post Office vouchers to eligible pensioners and low-income adults. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the Household Support Fund.
State pensioners get £25 DWP cold weather bonus
Thousands of state pensioners are receiving surprise £25 DWP payments as the first Cold Weather Payments of winter are triggered. Find out if you're eligible.
State Pensioners to Get £218 Extra from DWP in 2026
The DWP has announced benefit upratings for 2026/27, including a £218 yearly rise for Attendance Allowance and a key increase for Carer's Allowance. Read the full details.
Pre-1951 pensioners risk 'two-tier' treatment from DWP
Pensioners born before 1951 face a stark £2,800 annual shortfall under confirmed 2026/27 state pension rates. Discover the growing inequality in the UK pension system.
DWP confirms £865 Pension Credit boost for 2026
State pensioners on low incomes will see a significant increase in Pension Credit from April 2026, with a rise of up to £865 a year. Find out if you qualify for this vital support.
State Pension Triple Lock faces 'significant questions'
The future of the State Pension Triple Lock is in doubt as experts warn of its long-term affordability. Discover what this means for millions of UK pensioners.
Basic State Pensioners to get £439 DWP boost
Millions of UK pensioners on the basic State Pension will see a £439 annual increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your income and the potential tax implications.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for UK Pensioners
UK state pensioners on qualifying benefits could receive £25 Cold Weather Payments this January. Find out who is eligible and how the scheme works as the big freeze continues.
State Pension 2026: Triple Lock Delivers 4.8% Increase
Millions of UK retirees will see their state pension rise by 4.8% from April 2026. Find out how much more you'll get and check your eligibility for the new rates.
£150 energy bill help for pensioners in January
Low-income state pensioners are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount off their energy bills this January. Find out who qualifies and how the scheme works.
2026 State Pension Rise Confirmed Under Triple Lock
The new state pension will rise to £12,547 in April 2026, a £575 annual increase. Find out exactly how much more you'll get and what the triple lock means for you.
State pensioners to avoid income tax, Chancellor confirms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces those living solely on the state pension will not pay income tax, despite future rises breaching the personal allowance. Key details explained.
80-year-old twin swimming teachers inspire generations
80-year-old twins Jenny and Alison have taught swimming for over 30 years in Hertfordshire. They champion an active lifestyle and prove age is just a number. Read their inspiring story.
State pension age rise explained for 2026
Major changes to the UK state pension age begin in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim based on your date of birth and how it affects your retirement plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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