Age UK
Number of people aged 90 and older at record high but centenarian estimates down
Estimates continue to show more women than men living to an older age.
Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
About 10 million people will lose the allowance this year.
Charities concerned over limiting winter fuel payments as energy prices rise
The Government has been urged to rethink its plans to means test the payment in light of the energy price cap rising just as the colder months arrive.
Two million older people in England have unmet social care needs, says Age UK
The charity said this includes hundreds of thousands of people unable to complete basic self-care tasks who are getting no help or not the right help.
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Winter will be ‘deeply challenging’ without fuel payments, says charity
Age UK and the End Fuel Poverty Coalition have both criticised the Government over its restriction of winter fuel payments.
Starmer defends winter fuel payment cuts amid ‘health emergency’ warning
The Government is stopping winter fuel payments for pensioners in England and Wales who are not in receipt of Pension Credit or other benefits.
Ofgem price cap rise brings renewed calls for winter fuel payment U-turn
Around 10 million pensioners are set to lose their winter fuel payments as the Government looks to cut costs.
Temperatures set to cool after UK sees hottest day of the year so far
The temperature reached 34.8C in Cambridge on Monday.
Elderly and vulnerable urged to put health first as hottest day of year likely
Top temperatures could reach 34C-35C in London on Monday in a sharp peak of heat and humidity.