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  Scrapping of default retirement age welcomed

  As has been widely expected, the government has announced the end of forced retirement at 65. The move has been welcomed by senior campaigners and the TUC though not by employers. Read more...
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  Who do you believe?

  As the Governor of the Bank of England announces that interest rates will remain low and that prosperity is not just around the corner, what can you do if you're on a fixed income with modest savings? Read more...
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  Leaving a legacy for your grandchildren

  We all make providing for our loved ones a priority. This isn’t a commitment that ends when we die, especially when we want to leave a legacy for our grandchildren. Barrister Ian Grant explains how to make a will that safeguards this bequest. Read more...

• An expert's guide to whisky tasting - The art of distilling whisky has been around for hundreds of years, and so has the art of tasting it. So what do you need to know to fully appreciate all the flavours that a good whisky has to offer?
• Body confidence & the menopause - It’s not unusual for women going through the menopause to start to lose confidence and have a poor body image.
• Explore Snowdonia’s stunning natural beauty - Short breaks and holidays in the UK are back in fashion. Travel journalist David Powell visits Snowdonia for a taste of North Wales’ stunning scenery.
• Top 10 tips to get healthy at 50+ - Getting older doesn’t have to mean a decline in health. Sticking to a healthy lifestyle can bring many benefits.
• Theatre review: Danton’s Death - Laurence Green reviews the political tragedy Danton’s Death at the National Theatre’s Olivier auditorium.
• Drivers eligible for electric car grant - Motorists who buy an electric plug-in car from January 2011 will get a grant worth up to £5,000 from the government.