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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Department for Work and Pensions

Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Department for Works and Pensions

What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Thousands could be sitting on £2,310 without even realising it, says HMRC

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Jack Abbott MP welcomes new crackdown on boarded-up shops as Government backs regeneration in Ipswich

Jack Abbott MP welcomes new crackdown on boarded-up shops as Government backs regeneration in Ipswich

National government

Crackdown on boarded-up shops to be expanded

National government

MP Jack Abbott promotes new approach to make roads safer for everyone

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich visited Stone Lodge Academy

Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich visited Stone Lodge Academy

Ipswich school to launch free breakfast club for children

Jack Abbott and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Jack Abbott and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

National government

Jack Abbott opinion: The six things Labour will do to fix Britain

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

Ipswich MP Tom Hunt looks back at the last few weeks and the appointment of Rishi Sunak.

Ipswich MP Tom Hunt looks back at the last few weeks and the appointment of Rishi Sunak.

National government

OPINION: Strong decisions being taken after over the top political drama