58 h. ago State Pension tax bill warning to older people before new pay rates start next week

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

62 h. ago Maternity leave mums told they could be missing out on thousands

Some employers are unintentionally basing pension contributions on statutory maternity pay rather than a woman's full salary - and it could leave mothers with less money in retirement

Events

4 d. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

Politics

6 d. ago Don’t ask how much you should pay in to a pension, ask how much you want back

Adrian Boulding, director of retirement strategy at Dunstan Thomas, says “how much should I pay into my pension?” is usually the wrong question to be asking. It’s better to think about what you want in retirement and how far along the road you are to achieving those goals

Economics

9 d. ago £303 annual State Pension pay boost for older people with grandchildren

Claims for Specified Adult Childcare can be backdated to April 6, 2011.

Economics

1 week ago Check your future State Pension online to see how much DWP will pay you in retirement

Make sure you know how much money you are due in retirement before reaching 66 or 67.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension uprating could see millions pay tax in retirement in two years' time

The New State Pension will be uprated by 4.1 per cent in April, however, the personal tax threshold has been frozen until 2028, which could see more than 4 million pensioners exceed the income threshold in just two years' time

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension uprating next month could see more older people paying tax in retirement

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

4 w. ago When DWP benefits and pension claimants can expect pay rise to land in bank accounts

The DWP will apply new rates from April 7, but most claimants will not see the higher payments right away

Economics

last month DWP urged by Lib Dems to pay State Pension age compensation to 1950s

The UK Government rejected recommendations for a redress scheme for women affected by State Pension age changes in December.

Economics