Pensions & Public Benefits

2+ hour, 51+ min ago   (927+ words) For nine years, a Minnesota widow lived in her home without a single collection notice from the state, and she died believing the debt had vanished with her husband. It had not. The Full Benefits Desk desk. Editor: Gerelyn Terzo....

9+ hour, 35+ min ago   (549+ words) The table above is exactly why privacy advocates describe the current framework as reactive rather than preventive. Both laws activate after a breach or misuse has already occurred. Neither imposes a proactive standard for how credentials granting DAVID-style access should…...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago   (675+ words) Millions of benefit claimants across the UK could see a welcome boost to their DWP payments from April 2027. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, compared with 2.9% in July. It was…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago   (374+ words) One Lancashire constituency has ranked among the highest in England and Wales for working-age adults claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), according to new figures published by the Department for Work and Pensions. Analysis by the PA news agency found that…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (325+ words) Published 16 Sep.2026 11:00(KST) The government is reviewing measures to revise the post-payment (retroactive contribution) system of the National Pension Service for foreigners, as well as the eligibility requirements for basic pension recipients such as dual nationals. Jung Eunkyung, Minister of…...

7+ hour, 24+ min ago   (108+ words) Some retired public servants set for first pension raise since 2002 The Black Chronicle (The Center Square) – During a speech to AFSCME Chapter 13 retirees in Harrisburg on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro touted the first cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA for short,…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago   (475+ words) New research has found people are missing out on benefits they should be getting Almost 200,000 pensioners in Scotland are missing out on benefits worth some £346 million a year, charity campaigners have claimed. Research from Independent Age found pensioners are missing…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago   (629+ words) Research by Independent Age found older Scots failing to claim Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and council tax reduction. Almost 200,000 pensioners in Scotland are missing out on benefits worth some £346 million a year, charity campaigners have claimed. Research from Independent Age…...

6+ hour, 31+ min ago   (1076+ words) End Fuel Poverty Coalition For energy efficient homes, decent incomes and low cost fuel for low income households. Households are heading into winter with the wholesale price of gas at its highest level in four years while analysis suggests that…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (836+ words) About the Journal on Labour Theme of the Third Issue (2026-27) This annual thematic journal aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary writings on labour issues, with its Third issue focusing on the theme “Technology, Labour and Governance’’ A few subtopics…...