New calls for weekly State Pension pay of £364 for every older person due official response

There are 22 million people across the UK claiming at least one benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). That number includes 12.6 million older people in receipt of State Pension payments, a contributory benefit only available to those of retirement age with at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Newly updated figures show that during the ongoing cost of living crisis, people in the UK claiming their State Pension entitlement only just break even despite a record-breaking increase to weekly payment rates in April. The research, conducted by pension advisors Almond Financial, looked at the State Pension in comparison to the average cost of living in the UK.

An estimated 188,000 people in Scotland are affected by some form of sight loss with that figure expected to double by 2031, according to the charity, Sight Scotland, formerly known as Royal Blind. Three out of four people with a visual impairment are aged over 65, with around 8,000 adults of working age registered blind or partially sighted.

Pension experts are urging older people to check the interest rate they currently have on their savings accounts after new research indicates that at least half of retirees could be missing out on hundreds of pounds each year. Pension Bee warns those missing out most are people with an interest rate of three per cent or less.

State Pension currently provides essential financial support for 12.6 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years of National Insurance contributions.

A new online petition is calling for a change to parental leave rules for working fathers and second parents during the first year after the birth of a baby. Petition creator Jeremy Davies also wants to see a new Paternity Allowance introduced offering similar benefits provided to those on Maternity Leave.

New statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 12.6 million people across Great Britain receiving State Pension payments of up to £203.85 each week. Basic and New State Pensions are contributory benefits which provide crucial financial support to those who have paid at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance contributions.

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown appears to have already answered fans' demands as she teased a new storyline for her character. The actress has revealed that Dee-Dee Bailey's love life is set to be explored in upcoming scenes on the ITV soap.

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to “abolish” TV licence fees for everyone, calling it an “outdated and unwanted system”. Petition creator Christian James Riley-Rowlands also warned that the £159 annual fee, which can be paid in several different ways, “can put people into debt”.

More than 11,400 people from across the UK have signed an online petition calling for the concessionary bus travel scheme to include free country-wide train journeys. In Scotland, people over 60 are eligible to apply for the National Entitlement Card, it’s the same age in Wales and those living in London.

Liam Gallagher and Adidas have released a brand new colourway of their previous shoe collaboration, the LG2 SPZL.The shoe marks Gallagher’s third release with the brand. According to a press release, the creation of the new shoe came from former Oasis frontman and the Adidas Spezial founder Gary Aspden, after they reunited to create a second colourway of the LG2 SPZL.The new LG2 SPZL features the same hybrid silhouette the duo created, loosely based on several different historical Adidas footwear references, along with three bottle green stripes, a gum outsole and Gallagher’s portrait on the tongue.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update for people on disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance, who may still be waiting on the £150 cost of living lump sum. The money was made automatically to more than 6.4 million people during the two-week payment at the end of June, beginning of July.

State Pension provides essential financial support every four weeks for 12.6million people across Great Britain, including around one million living in Scotland. This regular payment of up to £203.85 per week for the full, New State Pension or £156.20 per week for the old Basic State Pension (Category A or B) is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated Universal Credit payment rates for 2023/24 after the implementation of a rule change last month that will see parents with children aged one and two, invited to attend more face-to-face meetings with work coaches to help them prepare for employment.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show at the end of November 2022, there were 410,637 people across Great Britain receiving Attendance Allowance support for arthritis, making it the most-claimed for health condition by people over State Pension age. Nearly 37,000 older people in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week in extra financial support along with more than 1,100 living abroad.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) now estimates that 165,000 older people have been underpaid their State Pension by £1.2billion due to historical errors affecting mostly married women, widows and those aged over 80. It also estimates that 210,000 people may have been underpaid a further £1.3billion due to historical issues relating to Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP).

The entertainment space will be located on the Etihad Campus, and is set to be the UK’s largest indoor venue – reportedly having a maximum capacity of 23,000 people within its “innovative bowl design”.Originally expected to be ready to open in 2023, the project was delayed until next year and is now set for completion in April 2024.Set for June 17, pop trio Jonas Brothers will be the first to perform on the Co-Op Live Arena’s stage and, according to a press release, they are set to launch the season of “world-class and diverse set of talent” that the venue has lined up for its first three months.“We’re counting down the days until we can open the doors of this incredible new venue for Manchester and the UK,” said Executive Director & General Manager, Gary Roden (via Kerrang!). “I’m thrilled that shortly after announcing our April 2024 opening date, we can reveal that Jonas Brothers will be part of our opening season of globally renowned artists, highlighting the strength and diversity across our forthcoming line-up of shows.”Amanda Jennings, Director of Marketing Communication agreed, adding: “The arena embodies Co-op’s principles, values and vision and we’re looking forward to seeing these brought to life through this unique partnership.“Additionally, we’re excited to start sharing what we have in the pipeline for our members, which includes exclusive benefits such as first-in-line access to tickets, food and beverage discounts at Co-op concessions and hospitality experiences.”Although details about the general on-sale for tickets have not yet been released, pre-sale access will be available at a later date for members.

UK State Pensions for people living overseas in retirement only increase in-line with the annual uprating - the Triple Lock guarantee - where there is a legal requirement to do so. An example of this is where there is a reciprocal agreement between the UK and the country of residence.

New analysis by Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, using the MoneyHelper annuity tool, has calculated the pension pot needed to secure a ‘minimum’, ‘moderate’ and ‘comfortable’ standard of living in retirement. Retirees who want to achieve a minimum living standard in retirement, which includes enough for the basics and one week’s holiday in the UK a year but no car, require an annual income of £12,800.

State Pension currently provides a regular income for 12.6 million older people across Great Britain, including more than one million living in Scotland. The payment is delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance contributions.