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Labour councils pledge to uphold Londoners’ Freedom Pass

Political editor WALTER CRONXITE smells a bit of media manipulation over the handling of news about the capital’s travel concessions London’s Labour-run borough councils, with the “full support” of London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, will block any changes to the … Continue reading

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Charity to campaign against cuts to Londoners’ Freedom Pass

Age UK, the charity that represents the interests of Britain’s older generations, has expressed its firm opposition to any suggestion that Londoners should lose their Freedom Pass concessionary travel. The Freedom Pass provides free travel on all Transport for London … Continue reading

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Age UK calls for Mayor Khan to act against Post Office closures

The charity Age UK has joined the campaign to save London’s Post Offices – including the under-threat counter service provided on Croydon High Street. The Post Office closure plans were revealed in November, with 115 Crown Post Offices to close … Continue reading

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22% of older Londoners are living in poverty says AgeUK

Charity is offering special helpline for pensioners to make sure that they are able to claim the Winter Fuel Payment before December deadline One-fifth of over-50s in London are living in poverty, a higher proportion than any other part of … Continue reading

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One-third of older Londoners say the capital is ‘unaffordable’

‘The financial struggles of older Londoners are worse than ever’ according to the head of Age UK London The temporary re-introduction of pre-9am use of the Freedom Pass and 60+ Oyster on Fridays, under the Mayor of London’s recently launched … Continue reading

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‘Alarming’ report finds 1-in-4 older Londoners living in poverty

Poverty rates among older Londoners are significantly higher compared to the rest of the country, according to a report published today by charity Age UK London. The figures show that 25per cent of older Londoners live in poverty, compared to … Continue reading

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NHS and Age UK urge over-50s to get jabbed for covid and flu

National charity Age UK is encouraging older Londoners to make sure that they are fully jabbed against flu and covid-19 viruses this winter. Alongside NHS London, Age UK London wants to ensure all over-50s participate in the free autumn vaccination … Continue reading

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