State Pensions

The Government must act quickly to stamp out confusion over its looming state pension shake-up, a committee of MPs warned today.

The Government is bringing forward plans to introduce a flat-rate state pension by a year.

A radical shake-up of state pensions has been outlined by the Government today.

Major pension providers have pledged to disclose charges and costs more clearly and consistently to people in workplace pension schemes.

Freezing temperatures have triggered the first cold weather payments in Britain this winter.

The Government dealt a huge blow to benefit recipients by revealing in this week's Autumn Statement many handouts will not rise by the same pace as the cost of living.

Most people aged 60 or over can get help towards their energy costs, which can be a vital lifeline for many as winter draws nearer and heating costs rise.

The long-term retired are having to "knock lumps" out of their nest eggs just to get by, pensioners' groups warned today, as a report found saving pots for the over-75s have almost halved in the last two years.

The state pension system will be reformed and simplified to make sure it keeps pace with people living for longer.

Pensioners received a £3.3 billion blow in today's Budget as they found out they will eventually lose the higher personal allowance they enjoy in comparison to the rest of the population. This has been dubbed the new 'Granny Tax'.