Podcasts about pensioners

Pensioners marched on Parliament yesterday, demanding that politicians remember them. And one of the biggest things on their mind is the rules around retirement villages. Here's an example: A couple had been in their retirement village for 10 years. Needing more care, they decide to move out and find a more appropriate place to live. They'd bought their villa for $600,000, but under the current situation they'll get just $400,000 of that money back. So, no capital gain at all. The village is then free to on sell the villa say for $1.2 million, and they don't have to pay the couples $400,000 back until they find some to take over the licence. In some cases that may take two years. So, no capital gain, in fact a loss, and then no funds at all in the bank until the village decides to re-licence The only way a village works for you is if you stay in it until the day you die. But you will not be passing on any capital gains to your kids, you're going to lose half your capital. That's the deal. Labour's Ingrid Leary promised to do something about this but lost the mandate. Now the Government continues to say they support our seniors, and they are also railing against taxes on capital gains. But our seniors are being hit with a defacto capital gains tax that far exceeds anything Labour has suggested. I think it may be time to walk the walk that you've been walking and talking but not doing. Let's not ruin our seniors' last days by taking too much of the money they spent their whole life working to have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From macroeconomic policy to corporate milestones, in this edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks find analysis on US federal reserve rate cut, a report on buzzing deals in the banking sector, exclusive interviews with Groww's leadership, Jio's free access to Gemini Pro AI and how NVIDIA's milestone market cap has made winners across the globe.

The AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast team give you the latest insights on issues affecting your personal finances, investments and pensions.  Dan Coatsworth explains why there has just been a brief shock on the markets around fears of a new banking crisis. [2:10]. You can also hear why Unilever won't be splitting off its ice cream arm in mid-November as previously planned. [4:05] Dan and Charlene dissect the latest UK inflation data and explain why it was treated with widespread celebration. The inflation figure strengthens the argument for interest rate cuts and gives people in retirement clarity on how much the state pension will pay from next April, as September's inflation result is used in the calculation. [8:25] The government has issued a white paper that points to changes around the costs of going to university, and the funding methods available. [14:02] Tom Sieber talks about the latest property market trends [17:14], while Dan tunes into the latest results from Netflix [26:10 ]. Charlene has some worrying statistics about pensioners being hit by tax on savings accounts. [21:05] To round things off, we conclude our conversations with various experts on what could happen if there is an AI bubble and that bubble bursts. Danni Hewson caught up with Julian Bishop from Brunner Investment Trust [32:02] while Dan talks to Marcel Stötzel from Fidelity European. [40:54]

In this week's episode, Charlene Young and Laith Khalaf discuss the latest global economic forecasts from the IMF. The UK growth forecast has been increased slightly, but inflation looks like it will remain stubborn. Laith breaks down what this means for investors, plus the latest on US–China trade tensions and gold hitting another record high. [01:00] With warnings about a potential AI bubble, Dan Coatsworth speaks to Russ Mould, AJ Bell investment director, about why markets keep rising despite correction fears [12:24] — and Ben Rogoff from Polar Capital Technology Trust shares why he still believes the AI revolution has room to run. [26:13] Charlene explains the worrying 150% rise in scams targeting pensioners and the simple steps to stay safe ahead of this winter's payments and tax return season. [36:45] Danni Hewson catches up with James Flintoft, head of investment solutions at AJ Bell, for a look back at another volatile quarter and how the AJ Bell funds have been performing. [40:09]

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This week on Pacific Dispatch, Lester Kiewit speaks to Katie Macdonald about the signing of the historic Pukpuk Treaty, a new defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea, marking the first such alliance in more than 70 years and signalling shifting strategic priorities in the Pacific region. They also discuss Australia’s High Court decision against whistleblower David McBride, raising fresh concerns about government transparency, and the inspiring story of an 82-year-old astrophysicist from Canberra representing Australia at the World Masters Powerlifting Championships in Cape Town. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Barbara October, Editor of GroundUp, about the top stories on their news website, including the chaotic start to Gauteng Social Development Department’s 2026 funding cycle and pensioners being refunded following queries over funeral policy deductions. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Rushda Richards, chair of the Ocean View CPF about an appeal for assistance for families who have lost all their possessions following a blaze in a block of flats. This includes a student in matric who lost everything including her school uniform, just weeks before final exams. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need for yet more restrictions on a “rollercoaster” stretch of the New Thanet Way has been branded an “absolute disgrace” – with highways bosses unable to say how long a reduced 50mph speed limit will stay in place.Kent County Council says “urgent” action was needed because dangerous bumps in the dual-carriageway between Faversham and Herne Bay are putting drivers at risk.Also in today's podcast, a pensioner who drove his car into another man at a gated residential park, which was caught on camera, had previously attacked another resident . The 70-year-old deliberately drove into the man in Hoo after wrongly believing the victim was trying to harass him just months after being charged with assault by beating. Residents whose road has been turned into a ‘dangerous' rat run after a major landslip more than two years ago fear someone will be killed.People living in Stanhope Road in Swanscombe say life has become intolerable since nearby Galley Hill Road was shut after the collapse in April 2023. A primary school in Gravesend is trying to raise £20,000 to fix their pool, which has fallen into disrepair It's believed Cecil Road Primary and Nursery is the only one in the area with a swimming pool – you can hear from the school's head and from some of the students about what it means to them. And you can hear from international DJ Joel Corry who's been on kmfm's Hit List. He's taken some time out to talk to Jack about his new fitness sessions.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aisling Kenny, Reporter, on the investigation into the death of a man in his 80s on St Michael's Avenue in Tipperary Town on Friday night.

Det danske pensionssystem har over de sidste fire årtier gennemgået en udvikling, hvor man i stigende grad har bevæget sig væk fra garanterede pensionsordninger og over mod mere markedsbaserede ordninger. Det har betydet, at pensionssystemet bidrager med risikovillig kapital til virksomhederne. En model, som Europa-Kommissionen fremhæver som et godt eksempel på, hvordan pensionssystemer kan bidrage med risikovillig kapital for europæiske virksomheder. Det fortæller senioranalytiker Simon Gade Søndergaard og chef for Analyse af Finansielle Institutter Jens Skovsted Halsnæs til Teis Hald Jensen i en ny episode af Nationalbankens podcast om økonomi.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Brenton van Vrede, Executive Manager for Grants Administration at SASSA, about the introduction of mandatory biometrics for social grant beneficiaries, how the agency plans to manage potential system failures, and the reasons behind its decision not to renew the Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Postbank. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trawl ladies are back after a week off, and what a week it was to miss. From over 500 arrests in London (including pensioners with placards) to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin in Alaska, this episode has it all: kompromat vibes, cancelled luncheons, and Trump's aides looking like they've seen a ghost. Jemma and Marina also dive into Trump's bizarre rambles and discuss why Zelensky's face isn't made for poker. There's some time spent discussing Gavin Newsom's 'sassy' way of trolling Trump by using Trump's own tactics. Plus: Alistair Green unveils a brand new migrant hotel, Jennifer Welch goes full throttle at MAGA, and Cody Dahler steals the show by scoring a Trawl hat trick. Enjoy! Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.socialCreated and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina PurkissEdited by Max CarreyIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirees in Northern Nigeria, especially in the North-Central region, are facing severe financial hardship, with some receiving as little as 4,000 to 5,000 Naira monthly after decades of service to the country.Despite their years of hard work and sacrifice, these pensioners are not receiving the expected benefits, leading to a widespread sense of injustice. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, the issue of inadequate pension payments is explored, raising questions about the government's responsibility and what is being done to address the crisis.

On Saturday, in Westminster, police arrested more than 500 people under the Terrorism Act. That's more in a single day than have ever been charged with terrorist-related activity in a whole year.Many of those arrested were pensioners. Their crime: holding cardboard signs which read “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”One of those 532 people arrested on Saturday was Sir Jonathon Porritt, a long-time activist and campaigner on green and social justice issues, former environmental adviser to King Charles and patron to over 20 charities. He joins Anoosh Chakelian to explain why he took part in the protest, what led to his arrest, and why he fears the Home Secretary - and the Labour party - are becoming more authoritarian.--

The brilliant Rachel Fairburn returns this week. We ask whether pensioners right to protest should be protected or if they should be lobbed in a meat-wagon like anyone else. There's also talk of Starmer's unconvincing attempts to become a right-wing Harman. We then reflect on the Edinburgh Fringe and how it got progressively less funny. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There's No Bloke Without Fire'. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX:  https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs 

Charlie Weston, Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor, reports on letters Revenue have sent to pensioners in relation to occupational and state pensions.

Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link

In this revealing episode recorded at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow, Pensioners for Independence invite Colette Walker, leader of the Independence for Scotland Party to address the group as part of a series of events the group are arranging leading up to Holyrood 2026. Colette shares her unexpected journey into political leadership, her refusal to be defined by her visual impairment, and the challenges she's faced as a woman in politics. She also speaks candidly about the shocking abuse she and fellow campaigner Eva Comrie have received online for being women with disabilities. This is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about resilience, representation, and the fight for Scottish independence. #Pensioners4indy #ISP #scottishindependence   Find out more about the ISP and their campaign to form an alliance with other parties for Holyrood 2026 on the website https://isp.scot. Find out more about pensioners for indy on their website https://pensionersforindependence.scot/ The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?  https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod  

In this fiery episode, Niall opens the phone lines to callers across the country to weigh in on the government's decision not to raise the Jobseeker's Allowance in Budget 2026. While pensioners look set for an increase, the unemployed have been left out – and people have a lot to say about it.With contributions from concerned citizens, former jobseekers, employers, and advocacy groups, we explore the controversial question: Is the government right to hold back increases for the unemployed – or are they punishing those already struggling?We also dig into a key recommendation from the Department of Finance's expert group: that welfare thresholds should reflect the national minimum wage. Are current disincentives to part-time work keeping people trapped on the dole? Or is the state simply trying to incentivize a return to employment?Join Niall and his callers as they debate fairness, compassion, economics, and the future of Ireland's welfare state.

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Pensioners camped out in a Waikato carpark are facing an uncertain future after years living on the site, but the carkpark owner says most of them cant afford to go anywhere else. The Classics Museum in the Hamilton suburb of Frankton has allowed people living in campervans to park on its land for $50 a week. Many of them are elderly and on low incomes; some of them have been there for years. But it is a breach of the museum's resource consent that only allows limited short term stays. Now Hamilton City Council has put the landowner on notice. Classics Museum Owner Tom Andrews spoke to Lisa Owen.

Some pensioners are resorting to extreme power rationing to keep up with rising costs. Turning off hot water cylinders for days at a time and heading to bed as soon as it's dark to save on electricity. Stats NZ figures show electricity costs have gone up almost 9% in the twelve months from June last year. Gas has gone up almost 15.5% over the same period. The government's winter energy payment for those on super and a number of other benefits is up to $700 over five months. But Age Concern Canterbury says it's not enough with an increasing number of people relying on super alone; there's only so many expenses they can trim. Chief Executive of Age Concern Canterbury, Greta Bond spoke to Lisa Owen.

Social Security Retirement Income has some good news–no kidding–and we invite expert Chad Harmon to discuss the details. Previously, public pensioners like government employees, schoolteachers, police officers, firefighters and more, received either no Social Security Retirment Income or had their benefits severely reduced. Now, they can earn more. Learn who this affects, how much it affects them, and how you or someone you love could benefit.2.5 to 3 million may benefit from SSRI improvements. Who will benefit the most? What might you be able to do to take advantage of these additional benefits? And check in at the end to know what you may need to do if you have never bothered to register with the SSRI in the past.As a quick reminder, the Expert Network Team provides free consultations. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you or someone you care about. Just scroll the liner notes to contact one of our experts or today's guest. And please share this podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting.As always, it is good to have an expert on your side.— Our guest:Chad HarmonPartner, A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070chad@assetsandincome.com Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) 473-7644nmerrill@goodspeedmerrill.comwww.goodspeedmerrill.com Jeff Krommendyk, Insurance ExpertWorking with business owners and successful families in transferring riskOne Digital Insurance Agency(303) 730-2327jeff.krommendyk@onedigital.com Karl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth and choose how they want to be taxedCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070karl@assetsandincome.com Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios. A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

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A Gisborne pensioner dealt with chronic pain and depression during a year-long wait for surgery for severe sinus inflammation. Lucy Xia reports.

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The team return to discuss Labour's Winter Fuel Allowance U-turn, the lack of police funding in the latest spending review, Greta Thunberg's intercepted flotilla and Ed Miliband's rap name. They also report on the closing of the gates to Hell, a 200-year-old condom and the dramatic capture of Tennessee's most wanted fugitive – Ed the Zebra. If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode! For updates on the show and to get involved in future 'Missing Words Rounds', make sure you're following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.  Your hosts are Jack Harris Queenie Miller  Emerald Paston  And Mike Rayment The Producer is Diggory Waite The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton The Music is by Big George In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast

In this sharply observant episode of Mark and Pete, we unravel three surreal strands of modern Britain. First, we tackle the frosty politics of Winter Fuel Payments. Has the government performed a quiet U-turn? Are pensioners being looked after—or left out in the cold? With millionaires previously in line for heating handouts, we ask whether this is fiscal justice or policy farce.Then, we pad up for a chat about cricket. 10cc's famous lyric “I don't like cricket, I love it” takes on new irony as songwriter Graham Gouldman attends his first-ever match—and enjoys it. But let's be honest: is cricket really a passion or just a prolonged national nap?Finally, we log in to the growing world of cyber warfare. With Keir Starmer declaring the UK must be “war-fighting ready,” we explore whether our defence strategy is built around boots on the ground—or fingers on keyboards. Is Britain preparing for battle, or buffering its broadband?Add a dose of Bible, a pinch of poetry, and the usual helping of sardonic humour, and you've got another essential listen from Mark and Pete.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Keir Starmer has done his first media round since the u-turn on winter fuel payments, attempting to argue that the country's finances are now stable and also still reeling from Liz Truss mini budget. 9 million pensioners are now eligible for the benefit. Including many well off couples. Is this really the best use of public money when young families are struggling and child poverty is double the level of pensioner poverty? Later, the SNPs Stephen Flynn joins us in the studio to talk about Gaza, Reform, the SNPs record in government, and that Hamilton by-election result. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Millions more pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment as the UK Government makes changes to eligibility. The payment was paid only to those on pension credit last year. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further - and unpacks the reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just over ten months after the Government withdrew the winter fuel allowance from the vast majority of pensioners in England and Wales, the details of the policy's almost total reversal have been announced. Also: The head of NATO, Mark Rutte, has called on all countries in the alliance to agree to significantly increase defence spending. And Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86.

Pensioner Mark Walsh believes the police are trying to frame him for the murder of David Robinson, whose body was found on a remote West Coast beach near the small town of Ross in December 1998. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

More than three-quarters of pensioners will receive the winter fuel payment this year after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a major U-turn. We look at the new policy and the politics of the decision.Who are the Palestinian gunmen shooting at those trying to collect aid parcels in Gaza?And best-selling author Lee Child pays tribute to The Day of the Jackal author Frederick "Freddie" Forsyth, who has died aged 86.

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the recent aid massacres in Gaza, floods in Nigeria, right-wing victory in Polish elections, recent moves to legitimize Moroccan occupation over Western Sahara by the West, as well as the unity amongst workers in Argentina to resist Milei's attacks on workers.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Nick Ferrari as all children on universal credit to get free school meals from 2026 in 'historic' Government U-turnAnd Lorne Castle, the award-winning officer who was sacked for 'lack of respect' toward a knife-carrying teen, joins Nick Ferrari.All of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed what to expect in the upcoming spending review - including that winter fuel payments will be restored to some pensioners this year, in a government u-turn on the allowance cuts.To run us through the latest, we're joined by The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford.Plus, in part two, we'll be exploring whether monogamy is still a realistic, with culture writer Claudia Cockerell. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/pensioners-winter-fuel-payments-reeves-spending-review-b1231164.html https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-monogamy-modern-relationships-b1230343.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer has signalled a potential U-turn regarding the winter energy payments. Back in March, the UK government changed the rules for the Winter Fuel Payment, so that from winter 2024/25, it was only available to households that received the Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits. This made it so that only 1.5 million pensioners received the payment, down from 10.8 million. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking reinstating them looks like a defeat for Starmer, as it was his government that axed the payments in the first place. He says the Prime Minister's in a difficult position. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren is drunk and looking for a lift to the Oscars, we're canvassing comedians about height related air travel, and we're subjecting everyone to some very dodgy Russian accents.We attempt to design the perfect blend of danger and comfort for Darren's dream life as a travel vlogger, from death defying football tourism to potentially lethal hikes.Meanwhile Joe takes us on a strange trip through the hills of Donegal on the hunt for a quite interesting ceremony.Send all of your comments and questions to stallit@goloudnow.com

'It should be going into the hands of those people who need winter fuel.'Shadow Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, Matt Vickers, reacts as firms housing asylum seekers owe the Home Office millions in profit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Starmer Winter Fuel U-Turn: Too Little, Too Late" #Starmer U-turn, #Winter Fuel Allowance, #Reform UK, #Nigel Farage Rumours are swirling after Labour's bruising losses to Reform UK in last week's council elections. Is the government now preparing to U-turn on one of its most controversial policies — the massive cut to Winter Fuel Allowance for millions of pensioners? Health Minister Wes Streeting admitted today that voters “aren't happy,” revealing it was a major issue on the doorstep during the campaign. But Jon Gaunt asks: Is it too little, too late? More importantly, is Labour starting to look like "Reform Lite" — dancing to Farage's tune out of panic? Just ten months into office and Starmer's team is already in retreat. That's not a reset — that's a crisis. With Keir Starmer now the most unpopular Prime Minister on record, is this government already on the ropes? Could Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper — or even Starmer himself — be forced out? And is Nigel Farage a dead cert to be Britain's next PM?

Colm talks to a lady who was assaulted by tourists using a drone. Shopkeepers across the country got in touch with the show about the increase of shoplifting. There is a massive power outage across Spain and Portugal. Pensioners who worked for CIE had had no increase in their pensions for years.

Why pensioners and renters in some of the election's most hotly contested seats feel they've been left out of election housing promises.

Why pensioners and renters in some of the election's most hotly contested seats feel they've been left out of election housing promises.

It was Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker for today's show. They were joined by Kent cricketer Sam Billings, Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce, Boxer Josh Warrington and the founder of We Are Foudys Helen Hardy. AND of course Chat GPT had his say. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's Raw Comedy Final. Pensioners turning up the heat. LINKS If you've got something to add to the show, slide into our DMs @matt.and.alex at https://bit.ly/mattandalex-ig Get Alex Dyson for Wannon Merch at https://bit.ly/adyson-merch . CREDITSHosts: Matt Okine and Alex Dyson Executive Producer: James ParkinsonAudio Imager: Linc Kelly Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week join Gemma and Junior as they discuss the weird and wonderful world of "Weird Stories of the Week" from vomit inducing lozengers and bugs wearing "interesting" attire to Pensioners fighting off robbers, crazy tattoos and much more. Have a good old listen and expect to be entertained with this content.  Talking Codswallop can be found on ALL social media: @CodswallopPod and we are on YOUTUBE too!!! :)   Talking Codswallop is NOW part of the UNFILTERED Studios. Find out more about them here: unfpod.com & help support INDIE podcasts.