Approximately 1.8 million of UK’s 11 million pensioners are living in poverty, the majority of them women.The UK’s basic state pension of £87.30 a week is among the worst in Western Europe. 100 years ago, when the state pension was introduced, it was roughly 25% of average earnings. However, today it is 15% of average [...]

More: 1.8 million of UK pensioners living in poverty

Terrible for what is suppose to be one of the most developed countries in the world

I hate the way older people get treated. Some of the common things you hear all over the news and newspapers are horrible.

Older people should be getting a good pension. Especially if they have worked there ass of all their life.