Public spending on social areas such as pensions, healthcare and unemployment benefits was highest in France (31.2 percent of GDP) and Belgium (28.9 percent) in 2018, reveal. Italy was fifth, after Denmark and Finland, while Ireland spent the least (14.4 percent) among EU countries. France is the only country among the top 10 listed that reduced social spending in 2018, compared to 2017.

This is the touching moment a pensioner broke down after he was told his wish for a fly-past to commemorate US airmen who saved his life had been granted.

Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Monday the country's pension overhaul should increase the period of contributions from members of the military to 35 years, from 30 years currently, with some transition period.

The daughter of a pensioner who died after being mugged for her "worthless" handbag issued a fresh plea for justice today — 10 years on from her mother's killing.

This group of high kicking, power-punching pensioners prove "it's never too late to learn".

Nothing should be taken off the table in the search for compromise over Brexit, British work and pensions minister Amber Rudd said when asked about the idea of delaying Brexit and a possible permanent customs union with the European Union.

Nothing should be taken off the table in the search for compromise over Brexit, British work and pensions minister Amber Rudd said when asked about the idea of delaying Brexit and a possible permanent customs union with the European Union.