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Millions of pensioners in 'desperate need' lose winter fuel payment: 'We fear what will happen'
Millions of pensioners in 'desperate need' lose winter fuel payment: 'We fear what will happen'
A pensioner living alone is said to need £17,200 a year for a 'dignified' standard of living, significantly higher than the threshold for pension credit, which is £11,344
'This will be costly': Fears pensioners may miss out on DWP winter support over pension credit backlog
'This will be costly': Fears pensioners may miss out on DWP winter support over pension credit backlog
People have the power to fight back against rampant capitalism – we just need the right tools
People have the power to fight back against rampant capitalism – we just need the right tools
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners miss out DWP pension credit worth £1,900: 'Disappointing'
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners miss out DWP pension credit worth £1,900: 'Disappointing'
Pensioners in need risk missing out on winter fuel payment and benefits worth £3,900
Pensioners in need risk missing out on winter fuel payment and benefits worth £3,900
State pension set to rise by £460 next year – but will it make up for winter fuel payment cut?
State pension set to rise by £460 next year – but will it make up for winter fuel payment cut?
Keir Starmer defends scrapping winter fuel payment for pensioners not on benefits
Keir Starmer defends scrapping winter fuel payment for pensioners not on benefits
How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
DWP warned benefit claimants face 'poor customer service' and 'long waiting times'
DWP warned benefit claimants face 'poor customer service' and 'long waiting times'
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for August 2024 – plus universal credit and PIP changes
The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
Rishi Sunak says people on benefits don't want to work – here's why that's 'wrong and harmful'
Rishi Sunak says people on benefits don't want to work – here's why that's 'wrong and harmful'
Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers
Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers
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
DWP risks repeat of Post Office scandal with plan to snoop on claimants' bank accounts, MPs warn
DWP risks repeat of Post Office scandal with plan to snoop on claimants' bank accounts, MPs warn
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'
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here's when you will get the higher amount
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here's when you will get the higher amount
DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'
DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'
'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
'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
Raising state pension age to 71 would be a 'big blow' and risks 'working people to death', experts say
The polarisation of public debate is getting us nowhere
The polarisation of public debate is getting us nowhere
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
State pension rise due to triple lock will be 'wholly unfair' on benefits claimants, charities warn
State pension rise due to triple lock will be 'wholly unfair' on benefits claimants, charities warn
'Why are we being penalised?': A reader's retirement has brought unexpected hardship
'Why are we being penalised?': A reader's retirement has brought unexpected hardship
‘I’m considering not having kids’: Staff at UK universities speak of impact of pension cut
