The director general of Age Concern England says the current economic climate is "hitting many pensioners very hard".
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The charitable arm of Northern Rock bank has given £2.7m in grants to charities across Cumbria and north-east England.
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A woman who conned money out of people by saying she was taking part in a sponsored skydive to raise cash for Breast Cancer Care is jailed for 14 months.
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Medical charities call for clearer labelling as a report shows that most people are confused by the guidelines relating to exercise and the consumption of fruit and alcohol.
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National Media Briefing
Age Concern England, the charitable arm of Northern Rock bank and a woman fraudulently raising cash for Breast Cancer Care make today’s headlines
