The Latest Breaking News from Age UK

Notting Hill residents taken on council-funded seaside trip for bank holiday weekend to avoid Carnival

Kensington and Chelsea council forked out over £25,000 to take older residents on holiday during Notting Hill Carnival this bank holiday weekend

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Minimum level of retirement income needed to prevent surge in pensioner poverty, MPs warn

Labour minister Liz Kendall has warned of a ‘tsunami in pensioner poverty’ and opened the door to a rise in the state retirement age

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

UK-wide strategy needed to tackle pensioner poverty, says committee

A minimum level of retirement income should be set, with a strategy for everyone to reach that level, the Work and Pensions Committee said.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025

‘Lessons to learn’ from winter fuel payments U-turn

The winter fuel payment controversy has shown just how ‘radioactive’ any attempt at reform has become, one finance expert said.

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

The warning signs someone is lonely and how to help them

Age UK found that 2.1 million older people say they take less care of themselves when they are lonely

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Ways to prevent loneliness in older people

As Loneliness Awareness Week approaches, we spoke with charities and experts about prevention for the older generation.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Ask the Expert: Exercising in your 50s for a happier healthier later life

Age UK and Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi have joined forces to talk about how reaching your 50s is the perfect time to ‘Act Now to Age Better’.

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Less than half of pensioners aged 65-75 ‘confident their savings will last’

The survey of 1,000 people on a moderate retirement income was undertaken for Aviva and Age UK.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Most early pensioners not ‘confident their savings will last,’ new research reveals

Most pensioners expressed concern about how much they have saved in private pots

The Independent UK · May 11, 2025

Seven simple ways to make the most of retirement without breaking the bank

Here are some budget-friendly to boost your wellbeing in your later years

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025