Winter Fuel Protests – Belfast
The Northern Ireland branch were out in force today protesting about the withdrawal of the Winter Fuel Payment at Stormont.
Potential plans for bank account monitoring
The Express have published an article on potential plans for the Department for Work and Pensions to monitor bank accounts. Ministers have been
Protest against the removal of the winter fuel allowance
Join members of the Northern Ireland branch on Monday 7th October as they protest alongside the NPC against the removal
Why some aren’t getting the winter fuel payment
The Express published an article on the Department for Work and Pensions’ explanation for some individuals not receiving the winter fuel payment.
Ask David Lammy to make history
We’re asking David Lammy to make history for older people. The creation of an international legal framework would protect older
UN International Day of Older Persons
United Nations These excerpts and video were first published on the United Nations website. Click on the logo to read
WINTER FUEL PROTEST AT THE LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE
Pam Flynn, secretary of the Greater Manchester Group and Harry Brett, Regional Representative for the Northwest attended the Unite Union
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends decision to restrict Winter Fuel Payments
The decision to withdraw the Winter Fuel Payments from over 10 million pensioners not claiming Pension Credits was defended today
Age UK: Older people’s policy is now a mess
As of Friday 13 September 2024, it’s official: more than three quarters of a million older people on very low
Campaign Focus: Digital Exclusion
Over the course of the year we have been sharing information on our key focus and campaign areas. Now it’s
Cut to winter fuel payment to go ahead
Attempt to block winter fuel cut fails in Commons An attempt by the Conservatives to block cuts to the winter
Autumn edition of The Pensioner out now
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font
DWP urges pensioners to check pension credit eligability to secure Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions has urged pensioners to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit to secure the
Kier Starmer: State of the Nation speech
Sir Keir Starmer has given his first major speech as Prime Minister, outlining his government’s priorities for the country. The Prime Minister
Carers UK delivers open letter to Prime Minister at10 Downing Street
On Friday 16th August 2024, alongside a group of carers, Carers UK handed in an open letter to the Prime
Energy Price Cap rise `will leave millions of pensioners struggling this winter`
The 10% increase in the Energy Price Cap to £1,717 annually (£144 per month) from October, announced by the Regulator
Taylor Swift Era’s Tour return to Britain ‘will boost economy and pensions’
Read original article in full She’s such a huge star that she moves the economy – and pensioners should be
BBC: Concern over state pension errors for widows
Read article on the BBC website Some people who were widowed when they retired could be missing out on some
How have pensioner incomes and poverty changed in recent years?
We like to share interesting and useful information with you, our members when we come across it. Below are the
New Government – who is who?
Connect have helpfully produced a new government briefing pack, including a general overview of new portfolio holders plus detailed their
Housing advice from Independent Age
Moving Adapting Repairing Insuring Moving home How well does your home meet your needs? Perhaps you’re considering a move to