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Energy crisis “still causing misery for the poorest pensioners”
In a new report, Age UK warns that older people living in a household with an income less than £20,000 per year and not in receipt of means tested benefits, have faced particularly steep challenges with managing through recent times.
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New films bring home the reality of pensioner poverty
Actors Jane Asher and Vincent Ebrahim star in the first two in a series of powerful films created by Independent Age to tackle the stigma of poverty in later life.
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“50 years of progress against pensioner poverty under threat”
The Centre for Ageing Better’s latest report shines a light on the diversity and inequality amongst the country’s older populations including the growing financial pressures felt by many
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Older people in Wales face falling deeper into fuel poverty this winter
The cost-of-living crisis and a lack of long-term solutions means that serious challenges lie ahead for older people in Wales this winter, a new report has found.
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Older people left without a “safety net” this year after using up savings
As another winter approaches and high costs continue, Independent Age is warning that older people’s ability to cope this year could be further reduced as older people have already seen their savings diminish.
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Six in ten older people on low incomes “already cutting back on energy to make ends meet”
Age UK has called on the Government to extend targeted support for older people on low incomes this winter.
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4.2 million older people cut back on food and groceries in cost-of-living crisis
New research for Age UK reveals almost a third (29%) of over 60s, equivalent to 4.2 million have recently cut back on food or groceries to make ends meet, rising to 40% of people aged 60+ living in a household with an income of £20k or lower.
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Retailers “missing a trick” with older consumers
With nearly two-thirds of over 65s shopping online, high street retailers risk losing out on significant spend if they don’t make in-person shopping more accessible and inclusive, argues ILC UK.
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Almost a quarter of older Londoners living in poverty
Almost a quarter (24%) of older Londoners are now living in poverty, according to the latest data released by Age UK London – far higher than the rest of England, where the figure is currently 19%.
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Older Londoners “feeling more lows than highs,” new research reveals
New research from Age UK London, published to mark the International Day of Older Persons and Silver Sunday (1 October) has revealed that, while more than half of older Londoners (59%) feel positive about living in the city, only 13% consider London a place where older people are valued.
