State Pensions The triple lock mechanism, a means by which state pensions kept pace with inflation, was a Conservative manifesto pledge. Last September the Government said it was suspending the triple lock. The Labour Party
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Rising Electricity and Gas Bills
Most pensioners are forced to get by on about £10,000 a year. The full state pension is £137.50 a week. The Government cancelled the pensions triple lock which was meant to keep pensions in line
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Help the lonely this Christmas
For some people, especially around 1.5 million older people, Christmas is actually a lonely time. This might be due to the death of a partner. Help for older people who live alone Age UK have
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Bow Geezer, Barrie Stradling, holds celebration party
On Thursday 4th November, exactly 15 years after he survived a Traumatic Brain Injury, Barrie Stradling held a party to celebrate his survival. He was also raising funds for Headway East London who played a
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Cllr Marc Francis Objects to Over Commercialisation of Victoria Park
Do you agree with Bow East Councillor Marc Francis? He’ll be bring up the issue of blocking off Victoria Park from residents (for long periods of time) at the next Overview & Scrutiny Committee. Guest
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