#pensioner-poverty

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UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Former mineworkers celebrate 'historic' 100-a-week pensions boost

Former British Coal staff and families receive a £2.3bn surplus transfer, raising pensions up to £100 weekly and average lump sums of £5,500.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The triple lock will likely raise the state pension by about 4.7%, easing pensioner hardship but prompting questions about fairness and long-term sustainability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners going without essentials, report finds

Many low-income pensioners in the UK struggle to afford essentials, with renters particularly at risk and charities reporting widespread reliance on benefits and family support.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Minimum level of retirement income needed to prevent surge in pensioner poverty'

The UK's pensioners face increased poverty without urgent reform and a guaranteed minimum income for retirement.
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