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Jeremy Hunt confirms pension triple lock in Tory manifesto as Labour dithers

Labour failed to confirm that the pension triple lock would be in its election manifesto.

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Half of Brits in their 50s have sleeping difficulties while 40% have become more anxious, research finds

Half of Brits in their 50s have sleeping difficulties while 40% have become more anxious, research finds
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Charity calls for Older People's Commissioner to tackle inadequate housing and fuel poverty

Inadequate housing and fuel poverty among older people in Scotland are among the reasons the Scottish Government must appoint an Older People’s Commissioner (OPC) or risk people in later life in Scotland being ‘left behind’, according to a new report from Independent Age.

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Warning issued to people of State Pension age that they could cut broadband bill to £12 ahead of new price hikes

Warning issued to people of State Pension age that they could cut broadband bill to £12 ahead of new price hikes
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Martin Lewis urges people to 'go find yourself a cheaper deal' before April bill

Martin Lewis urges people to 'go find yourself a cheaper deal' before April bill
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Pensioners are 'eating dog food' and sitting alone in dark - but the Tories won't help | Express Comment | Comment

Financial hardship in later life is not being effectively addressed in the new budget, says Joanna Elson

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Warning issued to people of State Pension age that they could cut broadband bill to £12 ahead of new price hikes

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Government must act now on adequacy of pension contributions

Government must act now on adequacy of pension contributions
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'Tidal wave' of pensioner poverty with almost half of over 50s terrified of retiring

A 67-year-old pensioner told The Mirror how he was “scared” about the future and had been forced to take a job as a taxi driver after he was surviving on just £6 a month

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