Pensioners
One of the biggest crises facing the UK is barely talked about – the crisis of an ageing population
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One of the biggest crises facing the UK is barely talked about – the crisis of an ageing population
The crises facing Keir Starmer and his new government are complex and numerous. But the crisis of an ageing population is one we can't ignore
UK's state pension is one of the lowest in Europe. It's the main reason for misery among retirees
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UK's state pension is one of the lowest in Europe. It's the main reason for misery among retirees
Number of pensioners in poverty will double by 2040 unless next government acts
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Number of pensioners in poverty will double by 2040 unless next government acts
Dignified quality of life or gaslighting? Tories' 'triple lock plus' pension pledge divides voters
Dignified quality of life or gaslighting? Tories' 'triple lock plus' pension pledge divides voters
Taking an earlier, smaller state pension could see pensioners 'suffer for rest of their lives'
Taking an earlier, smaller state pension could see pensioners 'suffer for rest of their lives'
'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
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'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
Raising state pension age to 71 would be a 'big blow' and risks 'working people to death', experts say
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Raising state pension age to 71 would be a 'big blow' and risks 'working people to death', experts say
Here's when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2023
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Here's when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2023
State pension rise due to triple lock will be 'wholly unfair' on benefits claimants, charities warn
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State pension rise due to triple lock will be 'wholly unfair' on benefits claimants, charities warn
Elsie is no exception - millions of pensioners are 'scared silly' about cost of living crisis
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Elsie is no exception - millions of pensioners are 'scared silly' about cost of living crisis
Pensioners are channelling their inner Banksy to fend off social isolation
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