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  1. Why we need a single workplace pensions regulator

    employers, understandably, have little or no knowledge of what can be a very complex product, and will find it extremely difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. These decisions can have a profound ... employees’ futures from a position of ignorance, or even apathy. Thankfully Nest and the other master trusts have mitigated this problem, as they provide all-encompassing go-to schemes for any employer who’s

  2. What is Joining Forces?

    Joining Forces is an Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust-supported project to support the quality of life and wellbeing of veterans (anyone who has completed at least 1 day of military service) born before ... which will involve a partnership between the local Age UK and local SSAFA branch and offering person-centred conversations to older veterans and their family or carer. These local projects will take place

  3. Where you'll work

    do, not where we do it. This style of working embraces flexibility and is founded on mutual trust, open communication, equality, and consistency. Contractually, we define your ‘place of work’ ... work’ as both home and your linked office, with your time split between two locations. We will provide the essential equipment for you to carry out your hybrid role but do expect you to have a

  4. Joining Forces

    Age UK is Joining Forces with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, to help veterans born before 1950 and their families and carers. News and stories Watch Edward's

  5. A special day at the Jet Age Museum

    Veterans from Age UK Gloucestershire visited the county's Jet Age Museum, where they celebrated the success of Joining Forces in the area.

  6. Arthur's D-Day story

    Arthur Thompson, a 95-year-old D-Day veteran from Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland's Joining Forces project, shares his experiences.

  7. A guide to income tax for pensioners

    Even if you are receiving your pension, you will have to pay tax on your income if it is over a certain amount. Not all income is taxable, and you may be able to claim allowances or reliefs to reduce the ... income from lettings some benefits, such as Carer’s Allowance and Statutory Sick Pay income from a trust. You do not have to pay tax on: Pension Credit Universal Credit Attendance Allowance Disability Living

  8. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    provider’s bills or statements will highlight some possible cheaper options, or you can call your supplier to ask directly. It is also possible that some companies will offer a cheaper tariff if you change ... before you go. Halfords offers this service. It takes 15 minutes and there is no need to book. They will check your car’s battery, headlight, brakes, wind screen wipers and tell you when your MOT is due

  9. Protection from abuse and neglect

    you feel in control of what happens. If you're the person at risk, you can ask for someone who you trust to support you, or you can ask for an advocate. If you have difficulties, or don't have the mental ... they trust or an advocate, and in some situations, the local council may have a duty to appoint them an advocate.  If you’re at risk of further abuse, the adult safeguarding team will work with

  10. Dealing with someone's estate after their death

    whether they had a valid will and whether you're named as an executor in the will. Before anything can happen, you need to find out whether the person made a valid will, because this will give instructions about ... estate. A bank, a solicitor, a trusted friend or relative, or a will safe facility may have it. You can check for a will using the Probate Registry or the National Will Register (which is a paid-for service)

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