2 h. ago Check if you could be due more than £1,300 a month as 1.7m pensioners eligible

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are currently paying out two separate benefits to over 1.7 million people above State Pension age.

Economics

4 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline 'in days' for certain groups of pensioners

The UK Government will automatically issue up to £300 to eligible pensioners to help with heating bills during the winter months - but there is an opportunity to opt-out for some people

Economics

4 d. ago £203 heating help this winter for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79

Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of £305.

Economics

5 d. ago BBC expert explains how to get £450 extra payments this winter

Appearing on BBC Morning Live she gave good news to state pensioners and explained who is eligible

Economics

6 d. ago New calls to give early State Pension payments to disabled people over 60

An online petition is calling on the UK Government to change State Pension eligibility rules.

Economics

7 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: DWP applications open date, do pensioners have to apply

Pensioners, get ready - Winter Fuel Payment season is almost here 🏠

Economics

1 week ago DWP State Pension gap leaves millions of pensioners £2,797 worse off every year

Many people will get a lower amount due to age eligibility and other factors, as the UK's State Pension system is split into two schemes, so not all pensioners are going to receive the same rate

Economics

1 week ago DWP urged to review Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for Brits who miss out

Millions of Brits are due to receive the Winter Fuel Payment soon but there are two qualifying weeks to know about and not every eligible pensioner will automatically receive the support

Politics

1 week ago Winter Fuel Payment: DWP confirms pensioner groups who don't get 2025 heating allowance payments

Some pensioners could miss out on vital winter support 💷

Economics

1 week ago Motability Scheme and Blue Badge eligibility could be impacted by DWP PIP mobility review

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment will be reviewed

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms PIP review could impact Motability and Blue Badge entitlements

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be reviewed alongside the daily living element, as part of the UK Government's welfare reforms

Politics

1 week ago Full list of State Pensioners ineligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payment in 2025

The DWP is set to pay out Winter Fuel Payments to eligible individuals in the coming months. However, not all pensioners will qualify for the payment - here's the full list of those who won't

Economics

3 w. ago UK Government faces backlash from WASPI women over lack of State Pension age compensation

Thousands of 1950s-born women have been left feeling "totally abandoned" by successive UK Governments after missing out on receiving a State Pension due to changes to the age of eligibility

Politics

3 w. ago DWP shares full list of 87 medical conditions that qualify for 'vital' £110 payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging people to check if they are eligible for a regular payment that can help cover some costs

Economics

3 w. ago DWP full list of 87 medical conditions qualifying for £110 bank account payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people to check if they're eligible for the regular support payment of up to £110 per week

Economics