The government has responded after a petition calling for a change to free bus pass rules in England was signed by thousands ...

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The DfT has considered the calls which say it's unfair state pensioners in England don't get the same as those in Wales, ...

The Department for Transport responded to an online petition calling for the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme to ...

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Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Minister are expected to meet the King at Windsor Castle later. Michelle O’Neill ...

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SCOTLAND has been hailed for its free pensioner travel scheme as the UK Government was urged to expand an “unjust” policy.

Office for National Statistics data shows there were 1,277 deaths from conditions wholly caused by alcohol in 2023.

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.