Not All Over-65s Will Receive State Pension Under Major Rule Change Sunday, March 15, 2026 pension uk statepension retirement pensionage demographics policy ageing finance government Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually … Read More
Midlands City Nottingham Among UK’s Lowest for Life Expectancy Friday, January 2, 2026 nottingham lifeexpectancy midlands health scotland england inequality demographics longevity regionaldisparities Nottingham, a city in the Midlands, has emerged as one of the UK’s areas with the lowest life expectancy. Residents here face higher chances of earlier death influenced by factors such as health, diet, and lifestyle choices. … Read More
Santander Reports Rise in Older First-Time Homebuyers, Oldest Supported Buyer is 70 in 2025 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 santander homeownership firsttimebuyers olderbuyers housingmarket property realestate demographics buyertrends mortgages Homeownership dreams are being realized later in life more often, according to new data from Santander. In 2025, the oldest first-time buyer supported by the bank was 70 years old, underscoring a growing trend of older … Read More
Government Urged to Raise Motorway Speed Limit Amid Growing Public Support Saturday, November 15, 2025 speedlimit motorways roadsafety survey drivers uk traffic speed choosemycar demographics The UK government is facing increasing calls to raise the motorway speed limit from the current 70mph to 80mph, as a recent survey reveals significant public support for the change. Conducted by ChooseMyCar.com, the survey … Read More