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  1. A pandemic year – rising to the challenge

    Reflecting upon Age UK’s 2020-21 Annual Report, which covers a time of immense challenge and change.

  2. Live a little with Howard Jacobson

    growing older, and the things we get better at with age. Howard Jacobson’s latest novel, Live a Little, is about a developing romance between two people in their nineties. At 76, you might think the author ... didn’t have his first book published until he was 36, and his first novel at 40, which he considers a belated start in the profession. “I’m surprised I’ve produced so many books,” he reveals, sat on the

  3. Coronavirus: the steps to a vaccine

    Dr Elizabeth Webb explains the stages scientists have to go through to produce a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19).

  4. A true friend on the line

    both through life's ups and downs. “We hit it off from the word go. You couldn't have picked a more perfect person for me,” says Sandra of her telephone friend, Sarena. Sandra has been speaking ... for 43 years,” explains Sandra. “And when he died, I was at breaking point. It was like a piece of me had been taken away.” Sandra, 69, has lived in the same bungalow in south-west England

  5. What is a carer's assessment?

    If you're a carer, a good first step to getting support is to arrange a carer's assessment with your local council. Find out more with Age UK.

  6. Finding a tradesperson you can trust

    When you need a job doing around the house, it's important to find a tradesperson you can trust. Find out more from Age UK.

  7. A guide to income tax for pensioners

    If your income is over a certain amount, you'll have to pay Income Tax on it. Find out more with Age UK.

  8. How to make a video call

    Video calling is a great way to stay connected because it lets you and the person you're talking to see each other while you chat. Video calls use the internet, so if you're using a Wi-Fi connection, you ... demonstrations that make things clearer. If you're using a smartphone or tablet, make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi before making a video call. Video calling uses a lot of data and if you go over your data allowance

  9. The new State Pension

    The full rate of the new State Pension will be £221.20 per week (in 2024-25) but what you will get could be more or less. Find out more at Age UK.

  10. Predicting the progress of the coronavirus epidemic

    Webb, Senior Research Manager at Age UK, discusses the difficulties of predicting how coronavirus will progress in future.

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