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Find out about the government benefits, as well as other perks and discounts you can claim once you're in your sixties
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I'm a pensioner living on one meal a day – ending the triple lock will destroy me
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/pensions-and-retirement/pensioner-one-meal-ending-triple-lock-destroy-me-4801392
Here’s What Happens to Night Owls at Work, According to Science: As a Night Owl myself, I don't particularly like this.
inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/heres-what-happens-to-night-owls-at-work-according-to-science/91415880
Neue Beamte sollen einzahlen: SPD pocht auf abschlagsfreie Rente nach 45 Jahren: Bei der Rentenreform sollen laut dem Kanzler alle Vorschläge der ...
n-tv.de/politik/SPD-pocht-auf-abschlagsfreie-Rente-nach-45-Jahren-id31380222.html
Impact on Europe: Merz: The government's failure would have "incalculable consequences"
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Key FactsMerz warns of immense consequences if government fails
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- At a Kyiv press conference, Friedrich Merz emphasized his government’s stability and determination to continue governing.
- Merz said a failure of the federal government would, in his view, have immense consequences for all Europe.
- In coming weeks, the government must adopt reforms on care, pensions and taxes, alongside the 2027 budget.
- The RTL/ntv Trendbarometer puts the Union at 19 percent and the AfD at 26 percent.
That would have immeasurable consequences for all of Europe.— Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman, at a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
How much will I need to retire?: Find out how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement
which.co.uk/money/pensions-and-retirement/saving-for-retirement/how-much-will-you-need-to-retire-aNmlv7V7sVe9
State pension age update over move to 69: Major changes to the state pension are taking effect right now
walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/state-pension-age-update-over-34723656
Klingbeil shakes up the civil service system: Is the end of the minimum pension of €2,204 gross coming?
fnp.de/wirtschaft/rentenreform-2026-klingbeil-will-beamte-in-die-rentenversicherung-holen-zr-94525259.html
This is how Gen Z is worried about their own pensions: Never receiving a pension themselves? Many young people fear this, as various studies show ...
infranken.de/ratgeber/karriere-geld/so-sorgt-sich-die-gen-z-um-die-eigene-rente-art-6400844
Swiss government backs VAT increase to fund 13th pension: The Swiss government has supported an increase in VAT to pay for the 13th payment of the Swiss old-age ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/13th-ahv-pension-the-federal-council-advocates-an-increase-in-vat/92166824
Retirement after 45 years of contributions: SPD leader Klüssendorf demands preservation
stern.de/politik/deutschland/rente-nach-45-beitragsjahren--spd-chef-kluessendorf-fordert-erhalt-38348580.html
Federal Court of Auditors: Pensions are draining the federal budget
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/bundesrechnungshof-die-rente-saugt-den-bundeshaushalt-aus-201283059.html
With regard to pension reform, CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Thorsten Frei emphasized on the "Markus Lanz" talk show that the pension commission's ... Show more
Protect the Triple Lock: Britain doesn’t have to choose between a decent pension and decent care. We can — and should — provide both.
tribunemag.co.uk/2026/09/protect-the-triple-lock
OpinionGiving up the triple lock state pension would be my generation’s gift to Britain: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: We should be thinking of the future, not ourselves
inews.co.uk/opinion/giving-triple-lock-state-pension-generations-gift-britain-4796718
Retiring at 70? This is how much more money you get then: Retirement begins for many people in Germany at age 67. But those who continue working until 70 can ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/rente-erst-mit-70--so-viel-mehr-geld-bekommt-man-fuers-laengere-arbeiten-38334786.html
Higher contributions to long-term care insurance: "Childless people are still making a very good deal"
tagesspiegel.de/politik/hoherer-beitrag-in-der-pflegeversicherung-die-kinderlosen-machen-immer-noch-ein-sehr-gutes-geschaft-16114975.html
Pensions triple lock to end to fund new social care service: The state pension triple lock could be scrapped as Andy Burnham discusses difficult choices around ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26591225.pensions-triple-lock-end-fund-new-social-care-service/
Council tax reduction for pensioners: are you eligible?: New research from Policy in Practice and Independent Age shows that over one million pensioners are ...
which.co.uk/news/article/council-tax-reduction-for-pensioners-are-you-eligible-aYEKY5c2VYvG
How much more childless people will pay from 2027: Childless people already pay more for care. The surcharge is set to increase in 2027 ...
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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, Burnham tells BBC: The PM was speaking after using his conference speech to say the government will end the existing ...
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Key FactsBurnham plans pension change for national care service
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- From April 2030, the state pension would rise annually with inflation or 2.5%; wage growth would no longer be automatically included.
- The government expects annual savings of £15bn by 2040, with further savings thereafter.
- The IFS estimates possible annual savings at £5bn to £40bn, with a central expectation of about £20bn.
- The proposed national care service would be free at the point of use, with savings helping to fund it.
I accept I may pay a political price but someone has to go through the pain barrier and rip the plaster off.— Andy Burnham during his Labour conference speech in Liverpool, discussing the political risk of reforming the pensions triple lock to fund a national care service.
Klingbeil: Self-employed and civil servants in statutory pension scheme: Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil insists on including the self-employed ...
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Key FactsKlingbeil Seeks Broader Inclusion in Statutory Pensions
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- Lars Klingbeil reaffirmed his proposal at a Heidelberg public meeting, citing agreement with Bärbel Bas.
- The pension commission recommends contributions from self-employed people and politicians, while existing civil servants remain protected.
- Merz and Bas agreed to implement the commission’s concept fully, while pensions after 45 contribution years remain disputed.
- The Social Ministry says work continues, but doubts remain about completing a reform package during 2026.
That would be a real contribution to more justice in the system— Lars Klingbeil, SPD leader, said this at a citizens' discussion in Heidelberg
Minimum old-age pension in Switzerland to increase by CHF20: The Swiss government has decided to increase old-age and disability pensions with effect from ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/minimum-ahv-pension-rises-by-20-francs/92156723
State Pension age 65 - government to respond to petition: The Government will respond to calls for State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26602385.state-pension-age-65---government-respond-petition/
Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s: The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.
bbc.com/news/articles/cklyjy9pv93yo
Autumn Budget 2026: when is it and what will it contain?: The Autumn Budget 2026 takes place on 28 October, with Chancellor John Healey expected to announce ...
which.co.uk/news/article/autumn-budget-2026-when-is-it-and-what-will-it-contain-aQqC47O24jnl
Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreigners by 20 times: The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6y8z8xeg8j1o
Ipswich Star Sep 25
Thousands are backing major change to the State Pension age: A new petition is calling for the State Pension age to be reduced to 65, with thousands already ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26583006.thousands-backing-major-change-state-pension-age/
bmjgroup.com Oct 01
Night owls may struggle to continue working until official retirement age - BMJ Group
bmjgroup.com/night-owls-may-struggle-to-continue-working-until-official-retirement-age/
Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers to make “one last push” in pension fight at Labour Party conference
Full story: Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers continue pension fight at Labour Party conference
Andy Burnham confirms shake-up for State Pension triple lock under Labour government
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/andy-burnham-confirms-shake-up-34691297
Andy Burnham has announced plans for a National Care Service which would be free at the point of use, in his speech at the Labour Party conference ... Show more
Retirement at 63: Abolish or not? This is how it could continue: The future of early retirement without deductions is uncertain. Experts criticize the discussed ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/rente-mit-63-abschaffen-oder-nicht-so-koennte-es-weitergehen/100257195.html
Pension reform: Why civil servants simply don't become pensioners: SPD leader Lars Klingbeil wants to include members of parliament and civil servants in the ...
rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/rentenreform-warum-beamte-einfach-nicht-zu-rentnern-werden_aid-155638447
Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss: Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cklyje46xnpgo
Andy Burnham signals end of the pension triple lock: ANDY Burnham has signalled the end of the triple lock as he unveiled new plans to fund a national care ...
thenational.scot/news/26591564.andy-burnham-signals-end-pension-triple-lock/
Goodbye: I'm off then: The author's 115th Mayly is also one of his shortest (sorry!). He will now use up a few weeks of remaining vacation and then ...
falter.at/maily/20260928/ich-bin-dann-mal-weg
Rayner: Pensioners may be willing to back triple lock reform to fund social care: Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said pensioners may be prepared to support ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-angela-rayner-pensioners-jess-phillips-b1298786.html
Pension withdrawals surge to £91 billion – how should you access your retirement savings?
which.co.uk/news/article/pension-withdrawals-surge-to-91-billion-how-should-you-access-your-retirement-savings-aSxMr4Q1vAoy
Over 60s benefits: Find out about the government benefits as well as other perks and discounts you can claim once you're in your sixties.
which.co.uk/money/pensions-and-retirement/accessing-your-pensions/perks-and-benefits-of-being-retired-aYK1U4o8AdIb
Paying inheritance tax on pensions: Pensions are currently exempt from inheritance tax, but from April 2027 that will no longer be the case
which.co.uk/money/pensions-and-retirement/accessing-your-pensions/will-my-pension-be-subject-to-inheritance-tax-aYugS5j0MX2J
Putting £1 into a pension returns £4 – but still Britain doesn’t save enough
telegraph.co.uk/money/pensions/private-pensions/putting-1-in-a-pension-returns-4-but-britain-doesnt-save/
SIU secures R42m linked to bribes paid to officials at Tembisa Hospital: The SIU has secured about R42.4m in cash, properties, pensions, and investments ...
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Scrapping state pension triple lock to fund social care would be ‘almost electoral sucide’, Burnham warned
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Jess Phillips MP says she is 'delighted' with Burnham's plans to drop the triple lock pension pledge.
This is part of a larger scheme to fund a ... Show more
Reformen im Überblick: So schwer wird's bei Steuer, Rente, Pflege und Haushalt: Reformen, immer wieder Reformen. Kanzler Merz kennt nur ein Thema ...
n-tv.de/politik/So-schwer-wird-s-bei-Steuer-Rente-Pflege-und-Haushalt-id31355680.html
Key FactsPlanned Autumn Reforms Challenge Merz-Klingbeil Coalition
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Health Minister Carsten Linnemann put the savings target at eight billion euros; plans include higher assessment ceilings, childless contributions and mini-job payments.
- The pension reform still has no draft legislation; the key dispute remains whether retirement at 63 will be abolished.
- Lars Klingbeil’s tax plans provide for ten billion euros in relief; an average-earning family with two children should save about 600 euros annually.
- For the budget, the SPD rejects social cuts, while the Union opposes tax increases; higher levies on sugar, alcohol and tobacco are planned.
"Everyday heroes"— Carsten Linnemann in the Bundestag, referring to caregivers, called them 'Everyday heroes'.
Why community liaison officer Meffert continues in Holzminden – instead of retiring
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Wages dictate increase: Experts expect pension increase of up to 4.7 percent: While the future of pensions is being intensely debated, the income development for ...
n-tv.de/politik/Experten-erwarten-Rentenplus-von-bis-zu-4-7-Prozent-id31350540.html
Pension restoration after 11 years? Why retirees want Centre to review 15-year rule
financialexpress.com/money/pension-restoration-after-11-years-why-retirees-want-centre-to-review-15-year-rule-4348756/
DWP update on state pension age rise to 68 - key details: The DWP has replied to parliamentary questions about an OBR claim on bringing forward the state pension ...
kentlive.news/news/cost-of-living/dwp-update-state-pension-age-11170904
Ipswich Star Sep 24
DWP State Pension age cut proposed to help young adults get jobs: A petition calling for the DWP State Pension age to be lowered says the change could help free ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26577215.dwp-state-pension-age-cut-proposed-help-young-adults-get-jobs/
Retirement at 63 only for roofers: Merz plans drastic cuts - | and threatens a retirement age of 70
fnp.de/politik/merz-plant-vorgezogene-rente-auf-arbeiterberufe-zu-beschraenken-zr-94509594.html
Triple lock to be AXED from 2030 in ‘pain barrier’ overhaul – with cash saved funding national care service
thesun.co.uk/news/40529504/social-care-andy-burnham-triple-lock-axed/
Several thousand people protested in downtown Stuttgart on Saturday against planned cuts to social benefits. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of ... Show more
Getting up every day at 5 a.m. to drive from Oldenburg to the police station in Nordenham? No, Matthias Ahlers won't miss that when he retires at the end ... Show more
Head of the operations and patrol service in Nordenham retires
Head of the operations and patrol service in Nordenham retires
Govt considering raising State pension by €7.50 per week: The Government is considering raising the weekly State pension by €7.50 as part of Budget 2027.
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0926/1593064-state-pension/
Pensioners could soon have more money in their pockets.: Pensions in Germany could rise by significantly more than four percent next year ...
schwaebische.de/politik/rentner-koennten-schon-bald-mehr-geld-in-der-tasche-haben-4893962
Is "retirement at 63" fair? The five biggest misconceptions: Many people consider "retirement at 63" to be fair - | at least intuitively. However ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/versicherung/ist-die--rente-mit-63--gerecht--die-fuenf-groessten-irrtuemer-38303170.html
Another rejection of pension plans: Schwesig calls for summit meeting with Merz on social reforms
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Holiday on the Baltic Sea: Guesthouse at the Bastorf lighthouse has new owners - | this is what's planned
ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/rostock-lk/bad-doberan/urlaub-an-der-ostsee-pension-am-bastorfer-leuchtturm-hat-neue-besitzer-das-ist-geplant-PJRA2RYVEFBGDJ3233HQBPODWU.html
Council of States rejects tax motion on the 13th AHV pension payment: The cantons and municipalities do not have to participate in the financing of the 13th AHV ...
hzinsurance.ch/insurance-news/staenderat-lehnt-steuer-motion-zur-13-ahv-rente-ab/9nxrqrt
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DWP State Pension age cut proposed to help young adults get jobs: A petition calling for the DWP State Pension age to be lowered says the change could help free ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26577215.dwp-state-pension-age-cut-proposed-help-young-adults-get-jobs/
The 4 biggest retirement regrets and how to avoid them: Retirees reveal what they wish they'd done differently - from not saving enough to retiring too early
which.co.uk/news/article/the-4-biggest-retirement-regrets-and-how-to-avoid-them-anzZo3A5gAWa
Jürg Lutz: New Investment Landscape - | Pension Funds and the Mess: Current developments have the potential to trigger a new financial crisis ...
themarket.ch/makro-maerkte/neue-anlagewelt-den-pensionskassen-droht-ein-scherbenhaufen-wenn-dereinst-die-korrelation-zunimmt-ld.17767
Retirement is just around the corner: Early retirement at 63 is on its way out: Is it better to apply now?
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