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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension concerns as many workers 'not able to retire as early'

Concerns have arisen regarding the increase in the state pension age, which may prevent many workers, especially those in physically demanding jobs, from retiring at a reasonable age.

Mar 1 • 03:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension increase 2026: Pensioners to get up to £44 'bonus payment'

The UK state pension is set to increase in April 2026, providing pensioners with up to £44 extra per month in financial support.

Feb 26 • 22:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ukraine has decided to significantly raise pensions - they will increase from March 1.

Ukraine has announced a 12.1% increase in pensions and insurance payments starting March 1, as part of its ongoing pension enhancement policy amid economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pensioners urged to look out for 'subtle' tax change

State pensioners in the UK are advised to be vigilant about potential new tax liabilities as pension payments are set to increase in April.

Feb 26 • 05:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to small pensions, will they take bribes? The Judicial Council points out risks in the retirement pension reform

The article discusses recent reforms to judicial pensions in Latvia that increase the required service years and adjust pension calculations, raising concerns about possible corruption due to lower benefits.

Feb 25 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension 'much lower rate' warning over payment change

Key changes to eligibility for the state pension are set to occur this year, alongside an anticipated increase due to the triple lock system.

Feb 24 • 12:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Highest retirement pension, solid adjustment. How much will the record pensioner receive?

A record pensioner in Poland, who worked for over 62 years without taking any sick leave, is set to receive a substantial increase in their pension starting in March 2026, amounting to nearly 54,000 PLN per month after an adjustment of 5.3%.

Feb 23 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Average pension increase to 18 euros in January

The average increase in primary pensions in Greece for January is limited to 18 euros, reflecting government-set adjustments amidst rising disparities in pension amounts based on employment sector.

Feb 23 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Boost pension pot by £37k if you stop making 5 common mistakes

Consumer advice organization Which? reveals how avoiding common pension-saving mistakes can significantly increase retirement savings by £37,000 with just a small monthly investment.

Feb 22 • 11:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There has never been such an indexation. From March, widow's pension will increase

From March 1, the widow's pension in Poland will increase for the first time due to a new indexation policy that also adjusts the minimum pension amount.

Feb 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Higher Pension, Higher Rent: 'It Should Mask the Fact That There Are Too Few Social Housing Units'

A pension increase for a senior citizen in Frankfurt has led to significantly higher rent payments, raising concerns about social housing availability.

Feb 18 • 14:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Higher pension, higher rent: "It is supposed to cover up that there are too few social housing units"

A slight pension increase for an elderly renter in Frankfurt is overshadowed by a significant rise in her rent due to a controversial occupancy fee meant to ensure fairness in social housing.

Feb 18 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PLN 1978.49 pension from ZUS starting March 1. Which diseases qualify for benefits

Starting March 1, pensions from ZUS will increase to PLN 1978.49, and specific health conditions will qualify individuals for disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Nursing homes are raising prices

Several nursing homes in Estonia have already increased their prices, while others are set to do so in early April with the pension increase.

Feb 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the PUAM in March 2026

In March 2026, the PUAM for pensioners in Argentina will see a 2.88% increase compared to the previous month, amidst rising inflation rates.

Feb 17 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The average pension will rise to 860 euros

Estonia plans to increase the average pension by 5.3% to 860 euros starting April 1, 2025.

Feb 17 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The average old-age pension will rise to 860 euros from April

Starting from April, the average old-age pension in Estonia is set to increase by 5.3% to 860 euros, while the state pension will rise to 414 euros per month.

Feb 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

PNC: what is the amount of pensions in March 2026

Pension holders in Argentina will see a 2.88% increase in their non-contributory pensions (PNC) starting March 2026, reflecting recent inflation rates.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

1978.49 PLN monthly from March 1. The disability pension and other benefits are increasing

Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announced that pensions and disability benefits will increase by 5.3% starting from March 2026, surpassing previous government forecasts.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP State Pension payment increases for those born before 1953

Elderly individuals in the UK will experience an increase in State Pension payments starting April, benefiting nearly 13 million pensioners.

Feb 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Widow's and Widower's Pension 2026: Minimum Amount Increased by About a Third

The widow’s and widower’s pension in Czechia is set to increase significantly in January 2026, providing essential financial support for bereaved individuals.

Feb 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says grandparents can get £6,600 boost by looking after grandkids

A BBC expert highlights how grandparents can increase their pensions by earning Specified Adult Childcare Credits by providing childcare for their grandchildren.

Feb 13 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses: which retirees will receive an increase in March

Certain groups of retirees in the education sector in Argentina will receive a pension increase in March.

Feb 13 • 17:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pension Company Ilmarinen: The Risk of Pension Investments Will Be Increased This Year

Pension companies in Finland are preparing to increase stock market risks as part of a broader pension reform.

Feb 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Many more seniors hold onto the workforce after rule change

A significant increase in the number of retirees in Denmark choosing to remain in the workforce has been observed, with a reported 97,263 seniors working while receiving pensions by the end of 2025.

Feb 13 • 08:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pensions from Anses: Who Receives Payments on Thursday, February 12

The National Social Security Administration (Anses) is set to release pension and retirement payments on February 12, including a 2.85% increase and an extraordinary bonus, determined by the last digit of beneficiaries' ID cards.

Feb 12 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lowest Increase in the Number of Disability Pension Recipients Since 2013

The increase in the number of people receiving disability pensions in Norway is the lowest since 2013, according to new figures from Nav for 2025.

Feb 12 • 07:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pensions from Anses: Who Gets Paid This Wednesday February 11

On February 11, the National Social Security Administration of Argentina is processing pension and retirement payments with an increase of 2.85% and an extraordinary bonus.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

£6,600 boost for grandparents looking after kids this February half-term

Grandparents caring for their grandchildren this February half-term may qualify for National Insurance Credits that can increase their state pension by up to £6,600.

Feb 10 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Mass withdrawal of funds from the second level pension system would be a strategic mistake, warn banks

Bank representatives caution that mass early withdrawal of savings from Latvia's second level pension system could significantly increase the risk of poverty among future retirees.

Feb 10 • 07:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Delay in pensions: peak activity for retirement funds at the end of 2026

The upcoming pension reform in France is expected to create a significant increase in workload for retirement funds by the end of 2026, but the Assurance retraite assures that it will manage this increase efficiently for users.

Feb 9 • 14:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pensions and Benefits Increase. Raise Higher Than Government Expected

Poland's annual pension and benefit adjustments will increase by 5.3%, exceeding government expectations due to adjusted economic indicators.

Feb 9 • 09:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Free bus pass age increases in England from April 2026

The eligibility age for free bus travel in England will rise to 67 starting in April 2026, aligning with the increase in the state pension age.

Feb 9 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Elderly poverty rate reaches all-time low of 35.9%... falls for the first time in three years

South Korea's elderly poverty rate has declined to a record low of 35.9%, attributed to an increase in pension enrollment among the older population.

Feb 9 • 06:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Treasury Eats Up Almost Half of the Pension Increase This Year

Pensioners in Spain are shocked to discover how much of their anticipated pension increase is being reduced by tax deductions.

Feb 8 • 03:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC update on 'adjusting' tax details for state pensioners

HMRC has announced upcoming adjustments to tax records for state pensioners in response to a 4.8 percent increase in pension payments scheduled for April.

Feb 6 • 14:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

PUAM of ANSES: how much is collected in February with the confirmed increase and the $70,000 bonus

The Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM) will see a new adjustment in February 2026 with a 2.85% increase reflecting the December 2025 inflation.

Feb 5 • 18:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Most seeks the abolition of the pension tax, We Can! suggests a different model

Political parties in Croatia are debating changes to pension insurance laws, with Most advocating for the elimination of pension taxes and We Can! proposing an increase in personal tax deductions for pensioners with low incomes.

Feb 5 • 13:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Housing pension monthly average increased by 40,000 KRW starting from March membership... Available for those entering nursing facilities

Starting in March, new applicants for the housing pension will receive an average monthly increase of 40,000 KRW, and those who cannot reside in their homes due to illness or nursing facility admission can still apply for the pension.

Feb 5 • 03:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Calendar: who receives the bonus and how the 2.8% increase impacts them

February includes a combination of bonuses and increases affecting various groups of beneficiaries in the pension and social security system, mainly impacting retirees, pensioners, and families receiving child allowances and pregnancy benefits.

Feb 4 • 19:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Almost half a million on State Pension won't see April increase

Almost half a million recipients of the State Pension will not see an increase in their payments this April, while millions will benefit from a 4.8% rise due to the Triple Lock guarantee.

Feb 4 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners could boost DWP payments by almost £700 a year

Pensioners in the UK can increase their Department for Work and Pensions payments by nearly £700 annually by deferring their State Pension, a benefit that many are not aware of.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed increase for retirees: this is how the minimum with bonus will look in February 2026

The minimum retirement amount paid by ANSeS will be updated in February 2026 following the current monthly mobility mechanism, with automatic increases credited alongside monthly payments.

Feb 3 • 23:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

How does the measure affect me?

The government has approved a decree ensuring pension revaluation that maintains an average increase of 50 euros for pensioners and clarifies the increase in contributions paid by workers.

Feb 3 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

How pensions will be in 2026 after the Government's new decree to increase them by 2.7%

The Government has restructured the omnibus Royal Decree-Law to separately address pension increases and social protections after the measure was rejected by Congress last week.

Feb 3 • 11:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pensioners to receive additional funds

On April 1st, pensions are expected to increase by 5.4% due to indexing, with a projected average gross pension of 861 euros and a social pension of 414 euros, while additional support will be provided in October for pensioners living alone with monthly pensions below 992 euros.

Feb 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government works to approve the increase in pensions again this Tuesday

The Government is expected to approve on Tuesday the pension increase that failed in Congress last week, negotiating urgently with coalition partners to secure a package of social protections.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much is the PUAM in February 2026

In February 2026, pensioners receiving the Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM) will see an increase of 2.85% compared to the previous month, reflecting the latest inflation index adjustment.

Feb 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much do retirees earn in February 2026 with the new increase

In February 2026, retirees and pensions will receive a 2.85% increase along with a variable pension bonus based on individual levels.

Feb 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Pensions will only increase by two percent until the end of the month

Pension adjustments will rise by approximately two percent due to slowing price and wage growth in the latter half of 2025, occurring biannually in January and July.

Jan 16 • 08:04 UTC

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