Welcome to the Upper House
The House of Lords has been in the news recently as it has inflicted a second defeat on the government’s article 50 bill. History of the House The Lords started off as an advisory council to the king. ...
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Charity ball
A 105-year-old has been honoured at the House of Lords after raising more than £100,000 for charity – by selling used golf balls. Max Morris, a keen golfer up until his mid-90s, spent 18 years c ...
1 in 10 divorcing are over 60
Growing divorce rates in old age could contribute to increasing isolation and a greater need for formal care, argues the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK). In a new report, the think tank ...
Thousands of women set to miss out under new pension rules
A proposed change to the state pensions system will leave 30,000 women reaching state pension age between 2016-2020 out of pocket in retirement, according to new research by Age UK. Eight out of ten o ...