Pensioners

An ambulance driver who killed two pensioners, including a patient, in a head-on collision avoided jail by claiming she blacked out while driving. The incident involved a fatal accident where the driver was not prosecuted.

Grupo Cibest, parent company of Colombia's Bancolombia, acquired 100% of fintech Avista Colombia on August 3, 2026. Avista specializes in payroll-deduction credit targeted at pensioners and salaried workers.

A town is divided over plans to build its eighth care home, with residents expressing concerns about the implications of having too many pensioners. The proposal has sparked debate among locals regarding the impact on the community.

The community along Britain's most eroded coastline is losing land to the sea, with empty plots for sale up to £8,000. Pensioners are required to sell their homes or pay for demolition.

A group of Zimbabwean pensioners has taken the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to court, accusing it of violating their constitutional rights by providing 'grossly inadequate' pension payouts described as 'peanuts'.

Telangana has launched a Health Scheme targeting government employees, pensioners, and their family members. The initiative aims to provide healthcare benefits to these groups.

An electric bus crashed into the front of a house in Notting Hill, causing significant damage and leaving pensioners without a home. The incident occurred in a residential area, though no further details about injuries or the cause of the crash are provided.

Pensioners with less than £1,000 in savings interest question if they are being over-taxed. Steve Webb provides a response to their concern.

A parliamentary panel has suggested increasing the Employees' Pension Fund (EPF) pension, citing ₹1,000 as insufficient for basic needs. Pensioners are demanding a raise to ₹7,500 per month to address this inadequacy.

Starmer condemned a Russian warship for firing warning shots at pensioners on a yacht in the Channel. The incident is described as 'reckless' by Starmer.

Iceland offers pensioners a free benefits check to ensure they receive all the help they are entitled to. The initiative aims to prevent pensioners from missing out on available support.

Pensioners in South Africa are using their social grants to repair a road. The King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality has stated it will consider including the road in its maintenance budget.

Namibia's system is denying assistance to hungry pensioners, with a ministry stating they may not have received the message or are deceased.

Pensioners prevented the removal of a 60-year-old hedge at Solent Grange, a middle-class retirement community, by opposing the decision of local authorities or management. The conflict, referred to as the 'Battle of Solent Grange,' resulted in the preservation of the hedge.

Public pension boards have a structural accountability gap that affects pensioners, prioritizing politics over their needs. This issue is not solely partisan, but rather a systemic problem. It impacts the governance of public pensions.

A financial adviser was found guilty of swindling millions from pensioners, admitting he committed the crimes because he was 'bored of being poor'. The verdict highlights the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for personal financial gain.

A 13-year-old girl and a 48-year-old man were arrested for dangerous driving after a car struck pensioners at a caravan park. The incident involved multiple victims and led to criminal charges.

A growing trend of pensioners returning to work, with one in six retirees now re-entering the workforce. This phenomenon, termed 'unretirees,' reflects changing attitudes toward retirement and employment.

A financial adviser allegedly defrauded millions from pensioners by falsely promising to protect their savings from inheritance tax. The court heard the individual expressed frustration over poverty, highlighting the severity of the fraud.