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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 06/10/2026

Our latest podcast tackled the triple lock. @morganvine.bsky.social spoke about what it might take to turn around rising pensioner poverty 👉 buff.ly/GrmapUw

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

@independentage.bsky.social is entering a new chapter but our purpose remains. Since 1863, we’ve stood beside older people facing financial hardship. From 2026 we will look a bit different but our ambition is clear, let's end financial hardship in later life www.independentage.org/our-new-brand

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Keep your 👀 open next week...

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Too often people in later life are left out of the conversation so we welcome the PM's acknowledgement of the issues facing older people on low incomes. With any triple lock changes, pensioners on low incomes now and in the future must not miss out. www.independentage.org/ceo-responds...

Screengrabs of Independent Age's reaction to Andy Burnham's speech read: "Before a double lock is implemented, we need to know that the UK Government has fully considered, and put in place protection for, older people on low incomes. Any changes that are made to the State Pension must ensure no current or future pensioners on a low income lose out. It is important to see action to tackle pensioner poverty directly. For instance, we would love to see a public take-up strategy to drive up the numbers receiving vital entitlements like Pension Credit and Housing Benefit. In the spirit of the Prime Minister's speech, everyone in this country needs to know they can rely on a strong social safety net if they reach older age without an adequate income."

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Suggestions today that the Prime Minister is considering reviewing the #triplelock. This is a divisive issue. At @independentage.bsky.social we would want to see a solid plan to tackle current and future #pensioner #poverty before money is taken away #lab26 #labconf26 #olderpeople #costofliving

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We at @independentage.bsky.social are at the party conferences talking to politicians about tackling poverty in later life. Our calls: * urgent energy bill support now * increase take up of social security * uprate Local Housing Allowance Read more: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Did you hear @morganvine.bsky.social on the @resolutionfoundation.org podcast? As calls to scrap the triple lock grow louder, too often older people on low incomes are missing from the conversation. 🎧Listen here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3U2JYGQr6cjlzVCHrX2Ad3?si=tmvRBVztQB2mAvDZCuIYug

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The #triplelock... For me, it's too often pitched as #olderpeople taking money off younger. Thanks to @resolutionfoundation.org for inviting @independentage.bsky.social on to their podcast to discuss. Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3U2J... #pensioner #pensioners #costofliving

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Worried about water bills? Lots of people are, particularly the older people on low income we advise at @independentage.bsky.social. Now, there is a postcode lottery when it comes to discounts. We're calling on UK Govt to introduce a national social tariff for water www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FJi...

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#TappedOut: Rustie Lee joins calls for a national water social tariff at The Westminster Tap

YouTube video by IndependentAge

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I guess there are some perks to doing a media interview at 6am

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In #Brighton today? Come and visit our giant tap and support our call for a water social tariff that would reduce bills for everyone on a low income #waterbills #costofliving

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New @independentage.bsky.social research looking at what would happen if social security take up for pensioners in poverty in #Scotland was 100%. Huge impact on the individuals and a saving to the State of £90 million a year across health & social care: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...

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Closing the take-up gap: the impact of social security take-up rates on pensioners on low incomes in Scotland

Our research with Public First reveals that £346 million goes unpaid to older people in Scotland each year.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Great to be on @moneybox.bsky.social with @paullewismoney.bsky.social discussing @independentage.bsky.social research on low take up of social security entitlements.We're urging UK Govt to publish a strategy so everyone gets the money they are entitled to. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Increasing take-up of vital entitlements would lift 280,000 older people out of poverty. @morganvine.bsky.social spoke to @paullewismoney.bsky.social and BBC Money Box about why a take-up strategy is needed to make sure we all receive the support we need in later life. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Did you hear @independentage.bsky.social on BBC Breakfast & the Today programme this morn? We are talking about the impact of low social security take up. As well as a massive impact on the individuals missing out, increasing take up to 100% could save the NHS & social care nearly a £billion a year

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Water bill support shouldn't depend on your postcode💧 Jane Asher, Sheila Reid, Sue Holderness & Vincent Ebrahim support our call for a single water social tariff to provide consistent help for those who need it. Will you? Sign the #TappedOut petition: campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

Photos of actors Jane Asher, Vincent Ebrahim, Sue Holderness and Sheila Reid sit at the bottom of a graphic. Text reads: Water isn't a luxury, it's an essential. Nobody should be forced to ration it. Jane Asher, Vincent Ebrahim, Sue Holderness and Sheila Reid have signed the #TappedOut petition for a national social tariff to support people on a low income with their water bills, will you?

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Dolly! A huge loss to so many of us. Born into poverty, worked hard all her life (not just 9to5). Clever, funny, determined. An employer leading with compassion. A philanthropist. An advocate for marginalised groups. An incredible song writer, singer & actor. In my view, the greatest #dollyparton

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The VAT cut to electricity bills is an important acknowledgement that immediate action is needed to cut energy costs. We urge Andy Burnham to make good on his pledge to ease the cost-of-living pressures leaving millions of older people living in poverty. www.independentage.org/news-media/p...

An anonymous quote from an older person reads: "You think when you retire you can enjoy it, and not have to worry about whether you can afford to heat the house."

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Committees recs include calling on UK Govt to consult on uplifting the level of Universal Credit in the year before someone on a low income reaches State Pension age; and to publish analysis of the impact of the mixed age couples rule on the people it affects

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

UK Govt Impact assessments are not up to date, resulting in important decisions being made on out of date evidence It is fantastic to see the Committee, chaired by @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social tackle some of these difficult topics and make some strong recommendations to UK Govt

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The huge impact of the unfair mixed age couples rule where someone in their 70s or 80s would not be entitled to pensioner social security payments until their partner reaches State Pension age, whereas if they were single they would get their payments straight away #FixMixedAgeRule

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

There will always be people on a low income who cannot remain in or re-enter work due to disability, ill health and caring responsibilities as they move towards the State Pension age. This group needs different support to those who are able to stay in employment.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

At @independentage.bsky.social we were pleased to share our evidence from older people on low incomes with the Committee including: changes to the State Pension age are not felt equally across the country. Where you live has an impact on how long you live, and how long you are in good health.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Not my usual Saturday reading, but a powerful report has been released today from the Work and Pensions @hoccommittees.parliament.uk on their inquiry into the Transition to the State Pension age. An important topic, as the age started rising this year and it's likely it won't stop where it is now.

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Support older people in your job or community? We're here to help. All of our guides are free and full of expert information. They're available in different formats and can also be sent straight to your door. Take a look at our advice guides today: www.independentage.org/get-advice/a...

An anonymous quote from an older person reads: "I am struggling with the cost of living and I had no clue how to see what I am entitled to until I received your help. I am very grateful."

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Pleased to have joined friends who work on Housing inc @crisis-uk.bsky.social, Justlife Foundation, @stmungos.bsky.social , NRLA, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @citizensadvice.bsky.social and @sheltercharity.bsky.social to shine a spotlight on the impact of high #rents.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This week @independentage.bsky.social were in Westminster sharing new research looking at the impact 100% take up of social security entitlements could have on #olderpeople in poverty. Full report next week. Great to have the Pensions Minister join us to share what he thinks could make a difference

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Just breathing it in at Castle Farm #lavender fields

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Too many older people are cutting their water usage to manage soaring costs. The UK Govt must introduce a national social tariff to ensure older people on a low income receive consistent support to afford this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition 🖋️ campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

Small icons illustrate three stats which read: People over 65 in England and Wales are cutting back to manage the cost of their water bill, with 3 in 10 flushing the toilet less, 1 in 4 spending less time in the shower, and 1 in 6 showering less often.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Can't believe this! What a loss!

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

#CouncilTax is a BIG bill and if you're trying to stretch a low income to cover your #costs, it can loom large! Council Tax Reduction can take the #bill for someone living on a low income past State Pension age down to £0. Our new research shows that 1/2 of eligible older people are missing out

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

1.2 million older people aren't receiving Pension Credit despite being eligible. Our free, anonymous finance calculator is a great way to make sure the people you support aren't missing out. Take a look today: independentage.entitledto.co.uk/hom…

A green calculator features the word 'support' in capitals on the screen. Text reads: Free financial support check for people in later life. Are you getting all the help you're entitled to?

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Off to book club tonight. As usual, not read the book and not 100% sure I even know what it is 📖🪱 #bookclub

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Where you live shouldn’t determine the level of financial support you receive for your water bills, but the current system means too many older people are having to ration this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition for a national social tariff: campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The State Pension is clearly seen by the Commission as a key pillar when it comes to ensuring everyone has an adequate income in older age. But without an effective and adequate social security system that reaches the people that need it, those on low income will continue to be let down

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Commission highlight the importance of defining what an adequate income in later life is. @independentage.bsky.social agrees; everyone needs to know what the goal is so we can try and reach it.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Commission spotlight groups at most risk of undersaving during working life: the self-employed, women, carers, disabled people & people from racially minoritised groups. It's essential solutions are put forward to support these groups to build a solid pension foundation.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Today the #PensionsCommission released their interim report laying out the current evidence that exists. @independentage.bsky.social has been pleased to feed into the Commission over the last few months. We think it has the potential to be game changing. Some key reflections...

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#Pensions can sound dry and techy but they matter. For too many of the people we speak to at @independentage.bsky.social they have been let down by systems that haven't supported them to build savings during their working life. Reaching later life in this situation, is a cold hard reality.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

In unsteady times like these I tend to always ask #WhatWouldDollyDo?

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

At @independentage.bsky.social we were pleased to support this letter. #Energybills are a big worry for the older people on low income that we support and there are opportunities for the UK Govt to put solutions in place that will protect the most financially insecure #fuelpoverty #costofliving

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

If you're over State Pension age, on a low income and live with a partner who is below #StatePension age, the rules say you can't receive the social securuty entitlements meant for #pensioners. Today we joined with 12 other organisations to call for this unfair rule to be reversed #costofliving

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The #KingsSpeech set out new proposed laws, but hardly anything on tackling cost of living. The people @independentage.bsky.social support need legislative change urgently including national social tariffs for water and energy. Each would make a big difference #costofliving #livingstandards

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Age Cymru @agecymru.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Our Policy & Campaigns Manager, Sam, attended Independent Age event Thursday to talk about the rising cost of water. No one should have to worry about whether they can afford water & a social tariff could make a big difference - You can sign the petition: bit.ly/4b9ohNy

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 03/05/2026

We have an *extremely* important announcement to make. From Wednesday, we will be launching our puffin live cam, coming to you from the Farne Islands. So you can watch puffins all day long. In celebration, please enjoy this clip of puffins being really busy for 39 seconds straight.

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Spent this week taking over a pub; @independentage.bsky.social's Westminster Tap only sold water to spotlight the postcode lottery of water bill discounts. Everyone living on low income needs a consistent national social tariff to reduce their water bills campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

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