Veterans fight for pension rights
By Tony Watts - Editor - 03/02/2010
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Hundreds of thousands of former soldiers, sailors and Air Force personnel are being denied the right to a contributory pension, despite some having made more than 20 years of contributions.
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TAEN calls for repeal of “draconian” retirement law
Today (Monday 1st February), the Government closes its evidence gathering for the Review of the Default Retirement Age (DRA). TAEN – The Age and Employment Network, Britain’s centre of expertise on age and employment issues, has dubbed the law “a draconian measure which should be repealed at the earliest possible moment.”
"More older workers would boost economy"
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is today (25 January) launching a set of proposals for fundamental changes to employment policies to open up more work opportunities for older Britons and address the challenges of an ageing workforce. They say that extending working lives by 18 months would inject £15 billion into the British economy
Calling ex RAF personnel, 1939 to the 60s.
The National Service (RAF) Association, with the support of the RAF Museum and DCAE Cosford are organising a re-union parade taking place at the RAF Museum at Cosford, Shropshire on Sunday 4th July 2010.
All ex RAF Personnel (including ex WAAF and ex WRAF) who served from
1939 to the 60s - be they National Service or Regulars - are invited to come along for the day.
A parade and march past, with an RAF Band (yet to be allocated) will take place at 11.00hrs - under the tender care of ex 1950s Drill Instructors - and it will give you the opportunity to once more march and salute the Ensign under which we once all served.
Grandparents - where do they stand?
A recent survey showed that over 90% of grandparents are assisting in some form or another and playing a big part in a child’s life. But all too frequently, often following relationship breakdown of the parents, children lose contact with their grandparents. In such circumstances is there anything grandparents can do to ensure they remain in their grandchildren’s lives? Carol Hill of law firm Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP explains.
Office of Fair Trading launches new campaign to help stamp out scams
According to research by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) every year 3.2 million adults – one in 15 people in the UK – fall victim to a scam involving deceptive unsolicited mailings, phone calls, emails or texts. Every year £3.5 billion is lost by consumers to the scammers and the average amount lost per scam is £850.
Scamnesty, the annual campaign by the OFT, returns in February 2010 and aims to empower people to fight back against the scammers
Top 10 National Trust spots for a sprinkle of romance this Valentines
Love is in the air, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for some romantic inspiration this Valentines then look no further than the National Trust. We’ve highlighted 10 idyllic havens of romance; beautiful places which are perfect for a romantic stroll and some time together, a world away from daily life.
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Firefighters bid to save home gets MP's support
After years of risking their lives and serving their community, retired firefighters currently living in Marine Court, Littlehampton, may soon be facing another threat: the Firefighters Charity, who own the sheltered housing complex, has announced plans to close the accommodation in order to build a therapy centre on the site.
Advice for pensioners facing tax code problems
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) coding notices are now being issued to pensioners for the 2010/11 tax year. However, warns John Andrews of the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group, HMRC’s introduction of a new system has resulted in unexpected errors so you should take extra care in checking that they have assessed you correctly if you are not to over or underpay your tax liability.
Brucie wants YOUR nominations for Life after Stroke awards
Bruce Forsythe – pictured here with last year’s winner Derek Short - is asking Mature Times readers for THEIR nominations for The Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. The awards not only recognise the courage and determination people have in the face of such a devastating condition, but that of carers and volunteers too.
'Letter From an Unknown Woman': a surprising choice for Valentine’s Day.
Anyone who remembers Letter from an Unknown Woman from its less than rapturous reception in 1950 will have the opportunity to see it again, for the first time in 30 years, when the BFI re-releases it for Valentine’s Day. Even with a script by Howard Koch (Casablanca), this romantic weepie about unrequited love from German émigré director Max Ophüls, is a surprising choice for Valentine’s Day. Joyce Glasser reveiws.
Paula's Wines of the Week ( Week starting 8th February)
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Chopsticks leave me fumbling, but that won’t stop me devouring Chinese food this Sunday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Unfortunately cooking my own stir fries is a bit of problem as we don’t have mains gas. All cooking must be done on an electric hob and my round-bottomed wok just doesn't work well on that. So when I fancy sweet and sour pork balls I place an order at the local take-away, then pop next door to the off-licence and pick up a suitable bottle of wine.
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