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Pensioners and families living on fixed incomes are hit the hardest, forced to stretch rations, skip meals or rely on remittances from relatives abroad — if they are lucky enough to have them.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Pensioners from a plant in Cardiff who lost their pensions when it went bust more than 20 years ago have called for surplus money to be used to compensate them.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

Pensioners above the £35,000 annual income threshold, which the Treasury said was "broadly in line with average earnings", will have the payment automatically recovered or be able to opt out.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

Pensioners in one part of Wales have received almost £250,000 in extra benefits after being told they were eligible for pension credit.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

In 1851, some of the Enrolled Pensioners, under Captain Hodgetts.

From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry