12 hours ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning to nearly 800,000 people over State Pension age

Older people who submit a new application for Pension Credit before December 21, 2025 will also be entitled to a backdated Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300.

Events

16 hours ago People with a Blue Badge cannot park in these 11 places at any time of day or night

Full list of Blue Badge parking rules for people travelling in a vehicle as a driver or passenger.

Politics

31 hours ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £3,900 annual income top-up.

Economics

31 hours ago Maya Jama: 'I like to think women relate to the fact my life has not been perfect'

The star, recently named on the Standard 100 list of top people shaping the capital in 2024, talks about the dark side of fame, her big ambitions and why she won’t stay in her lane

Politics

34 hours ago Pension Credit barriers which may be stopping 760,000 older people claiming £3,900 annual DWP top

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

34 hours ago DWP issues 'be alert' warning to anyone claiming Universal Credit, PIP and state pension

The DWP issues the majority of benefit payments in the UK, including the state pension, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, and Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

Events

34 hours ago People over State Pension age need to claim Winter Fuel Payment before deadline next month

Successful new claims for Pension Credit made before December 21 will also qualify for a backdated Winter Fuel Payment.

Economics

44 hours ago DWP drive to sign up older Brits for £3,900 pension benefit leaves 760,000 in the cold this winter

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are still missing out on the Pension Credit top-up, which is worth an average of £3900 and qualifies older Brits for help through the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics