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Largest knitted hat in UK made to raise funds for charity

On January 30, avid knitters came together to make the biggest knitted hat in the UK.

The Independent UK

Proposed new State Pension age changes could mean you need to work longer before being able to retire

New reports suggest it could rise to 68 by the end of the 2030s, affecting everyone currently aged 54 and under.

Daily Record

New energy petition calls for fixed-rate monthly tariff for older people and those with a disability

The petition proposes no per unit charges for gas and electricity customers in those groups.

Daily Record

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‘It will affect all of us’: how bank closures have hit one UK town

In a week when several big banks announced they were axing branches, we talk to locals concerned over effect on elderly and vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK

New calls for social energy tariff to help older people, low-income households and those on disability benefits

Seven in 10 people aged over 60 support a social energy tariff for low-income households.

Daily Record

New lower energy bills could be used for low-income, elderly and vulnerable

24% of over-60s are living in homes which are colder than they would like them to be, rising to 27% for older people with a disability

Wales Online

Energy bills: calls for ‘social tariff’ when UK government support ends

Charities and non-profit bodies urge Jeremy Hunt to introduce discount tariff from April 2024

The Guardian - UK

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Charities and organisations call for social energy tariff

They warn that many older and disabled people are facing an uncertain future as they grapple with unaffordable energy bills.

The Independent UK

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £369 each month

More than 1.4million people of State Pension age are receiving either £327.40 or £369.60 each month from DWP.

Daily Record

'Brilliant' Annual Duck Race takes place in Toton after being postponed

This is the 30th annual Duck Race in Toton for Age UK Derby and Derbyshire

Nottingham Post

'I bought a charity shop New Year's Eve outfit for under £20 and was impressed and confused'

The charity shops are bursting with great, glamourous options this New Year

Manchester Evening News

Blankets, socks and light-bulbs handed out to residents to help during cost of living crisis

Age UK will also be offering some packs that include electric blankets

Bristol Post

Consumers choose charity shop Christmas gifts amid cost-of-living crisis

BHF’s retail director Allison Swaine-Hughes said the charity made record sales over one week this month.

The Independent UK

Thousands of pensioners missing out on extra £324

Around 770,000 pensioner households are still missing out

Liverpool Echo

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Wales Online

Pensioners must take action before December 18 to qualify for extra £324

Charity Age Concern is urging all pensioners to make sure they apply to avoid missing out on the lump sum payment

Daily Record

DWP urges older people with weekly income of less than £182 to claim £3,300 annual boost

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received by December 18 will qualify for the £324 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance myths which stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £92 each week

Successful claimants could receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks to help with additional living costs.

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week

More than 1.5 million people across the UK are now receiving either £81.85 or £92.40 each week from DWP.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s discrimination’: millions of Britons frozen out in the digital age

From banking to shopping and parking, consumers without access to tech are left frustrated

Liverpool Echo

Rising numbers of lonely old people present NHS challenges

Older people are at greater risk of social isolation, depression and ill health

Evening Standard

‘A great outcome’: Charities welcome protection to benefits and pensions in Autumn Statement

Benefits will rise by 10.1% from April in line with the rate of inflation in September, at a cost of £11 billion

Liverpool Echo

Ricky Tomlinson warns elderly will die if pension pledge is scrapped

The Liverpool actor urged the government to keep the policy

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak facing calls to raise benefits with inflation as he hints pension ‘triple lock’ will stay OLD

Boost could persuade many elderly people to use their central heating this winter, Age UK says

Daily Mirror

Ricky Tomlinson warns Rishi Sunak to keep pension pledge or 'forgotten' elderly will die

The Royle Family legend told the Mirror that pensioners having to use food banks “is a disgrace” and called on the government to protect them from a deadly winter in Thursday’s budget announcement

The Guardian - UK

People living with dementia ‘sitting ducks for financial abuse’

Report shows failures by government, financial services and retailers to protect people with dementia from scammers

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