I'm listening to winter fuel concerns, says Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is open to addressing concerns about winter fuel payment cuts for pensioners, acknowledging their impact amid government financial constraints.
Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under changes to employment law
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 allows employees to work until the State Pension Age of 66 regardless of contractual retirement ages.
Why Keir Starmer's government is seeking to cut benefits bill
Keir Starmer's government plans significant cuts to welfare spending due to rising health-related benefits and an ageing population. Total spending could reach £378 billion by 2030.
Scottish Labour aims to expand winter fuel payment eligibility for all pensioners if elected, while addressing funding shortfalls for the Scottish equivalent.