Independent Age: How do you manage your household bills?
We know that sky high household bills over the past few years have been a strain for lots of older
The week in parliement
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LLA in the press: Winter Fuel Update
Keir Starmer issued ‘hell to pay’ warning if Labour doesn’t fix key policy Sir Keir Starmer will be blamed for
Political Update: striking teachers, engery price caps and nationalised rail
Ministers are bracing for a fresh wave of NHS and teacher strikes as the GMB union has denounced pay rises of up
LLA in the press:12 month wait for winter fuel u-turn
Pensioners could be forced to wait 12 months for Keir Starmer’s winter fuel U-turn MPs and campaigners warn pensioners must
Government to change tack on Winter Fuel Payments
Prime Minister Kier Starmer has today heralded a review of the Government’s decision to end Winter Fuel Payments for all
Independent Age Report: Too little, too late
Following the release of our new report, Policy Officer Michelle Ravenor explores who is most likely to face income inadequacy
Parlimentary Update: Women & Equalities Committee
The Women and Equalities Committee has warned that the Government risks a ‘missed opportunity’ if there is no cross-departmental strategy to
Can you reach your MP by phone?
In April, LLA wrote to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, to raise concerns about the number
Women and Work APPG: Empowering women in STEM: skills for the future
This week, on Tuesday 6th May, Sally Tsoukaris attended the Women and Work APPG: Empowering women in STEM: skills for
Campaign to get Winter Fuel Payments reinstated continues!
The Government continues to insist that it will not bow to pressure to reinstate universal Winter Fuel Allowance payments despite
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LLA in the press: Fury as 311 MPs refuse to give phone numbers
Fury as 311 MPs refuse to give phone numbers so constituents can contact them House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay
Connect Parlimentary Update April
The House of Lords held a debate on the Economic Affairs Committee Report, National Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions. Lord Liddle
Why travel insurance in so important
Guest Article by CSIS CSIS share the importance of having good travel insurance. Health care is not free in many
CSPA telephone system maintenance
Due to a system update taking place over the Easter weekend the main CSPA phone number will be out of
Connect: Parlimentary Update
Independent Age has published the first Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. You can access the link online here. This is the
Bus passes – more than just free transport
There often aren’t many perks associated with getting older, however receiving a free bus pass, or freedom pass in London,
Don’t forget to sign up for Mega Miles
This May is the Mega Miles Challenge Are you ready to Make it MEGA? Sign up for free before the
The inequalities in health across England
The latest research by The Centre for Aging better, State of Ageing 2025 report finds that living in the poorest
Let’s Talk: Episode 3 now live
Let’s Talk: CSIS Insurance with a difference Join us as we speak to Ann and Spencer from CSIS, Civil Service
