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Inflation rise could leave pensioners unable to heat homes, warns Age Action

The rising cost of living is particularly hitting pensioners who could struggle to heat their homes this winter, warns Age Action who are calling for a pension increase in the upcoming budget. The savings and incomes of older persons could lose ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:24

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New survey reveals majority of people are concerned about their pension savings

A recent survey has revealed that over 2 in 3 pension holders (67%) are worried they are not saving enough, while just a quarter (25%) are confident that their pension will provide them with a comfortable retirement – leading to huge ...

27 Sept 2022 at 12:07

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Pensioner left disgusted at ‘filthy’ County Derry bus stop

An angry County Derry pensioner has branded the conditions of the new bus stop in Dungiven as 'filthy'. The commuter, who did not wish to be identified, is a regular user of the 212 service from Belfast to Derry and has hit out at ...

04 Aug 2022 at 09:00

National News

Supermarket chain to remove mandatory retirement age of 65 for staff

The mandatory retirement age of 65 in supermarket chain Lidl is to be removed for current and future employees. The company said the measure aims to “support those who would like to choose to continue working”. In a statement, ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:19

Derry News

Durkan: Shameful failure to support elderly through cost of living crisis

SDLP Foyle MLA, Mark H Durkan, has called for tailored support to assist pensioners navigate the cost of living emergency as well as a dedicated service to ensure individuals of pension age are claiming their full benefit ...

26 May 2022 at 17:12

National News

Pensioners forced to cut back on meat and heating due to cost of living crisis

Pensioners have been forced to cut back on eating meat, central heating use and eating out due to the cost of living crisis. A new poll by Red C — conducted on behalf of the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul — reveals the ...

10 Feb 2022 at 11:30

County Derry Post

82 year-old man dies in hospital following crash in County Derry

Police have confirmed that a pensioner has died following a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Moneymore yesterday (Tuesday, December 14). Sergeant Amanda McIvor said: “Shortly before 8.20pm, it was reported that a ...

15 Dec 2021 at 21:15

National News

Younger workers face €2,500 extra in tax to keep retirement age at 66

Younger workers face paying an extra €2,500 a year in taxes so that older people can retire at 66, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. The council said people now in their 20s, 30s and 40s will foot the ...

31 Aug 2022 at 11:37

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Pensioner left disgusted at ‘filthy’ County Derry bus stop

In case you missed it first time around - August 2022: An angry County Derry pensioner has branded the conditions of the new bus stop in Dungiven as 'filthy'. The commuter, who did not wish to be identified, is a ...

30 Dec 2022 at 20:55

Northern Ireland

Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

Food bank usage in Scotland and the north of England is the highest in the UK, according to official figures. The Family Resources Survey, published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), showed 4% of ...

23 Mar 2023 at 18:49

Northern Ireland

Audit Office report identifies more than £4m fraud and error in public payments

More than £4 million worth of actual and potential fraud and error in public payments has been identified following a data-matching exercise in Northern Ireland, an Audit Office report has revealed. The sum ...

19 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Cost of living payments to be paid to those 'in greatest need' in coming weeks

Direct cost-of-living payments of up to £650 will be made to those in greatest need over the coming weeks, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed today. The payments will be made to those on ...

15 Jun 2022 at 14:15

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