36 h. ago DWP minister issues Pension Credit update after calls to 'simplify' benefit

Hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently missing out

Politics

5 d. ago The benefit that pays up to £115 a week but almost one million Brits don’t claim – are you eligible?

ALMOST one million Brits are missing out on a benefit that pays up to £115 a week. Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. But data from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) last month showed that nearly...

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners on disability benefits may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

7 d. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this winter

DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is just for one night.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP cash boost worth £4,300 every year but 910,000 families are missing out

The Government recently launched a new drive with Age UK to encourage more people to check their Pension Credit eligibility

Economics

1 week ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit pay day changes over Christmas and New Year

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

2 w. ago Major WASPI update as DWP reconsiders decision to block compensation

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Politics

2 w. ago Brunaupark review – housing estate dwellers vs property developers in rousing but unequal battle

This heartfelt film bears witness to a defiant community, forms a vital piece of oral history and shows the resilience of those determined to stay onIn many cities across Europe, there is a familiar sight of longstanding housing estates being gutted to make way for more expensive builds. Felix Hergert and Dominik Zietlow’s heartfelt film focuses on one such complex, the vibrant Brunaupark in Zurich. Consisting of five residential tenements, the area is home to more than 400 tenants, who have created a close-knit multicultural community over the decades. Credit Suisse, whose pension fund owns the building, has other ideas. The people of Brunaupark are served with notices as proposals for partial demolition and new construction get under way.Going from door to door, this documentary forms a vital piece of oral history, bearing witness to the defiance and resilience of those determined to stay. Each story is filled with colourful memories: one restaurant owner, who has been forced to g...

Events

2 w. ago What is Pension Credit? How much is it and application eligibility

Many pensioners are leaving hundreds of pounds unclaimed each year 💷

Politics

2 w. ago Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance claimants could get DWP bonus

The DWP 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits

Politics

3 w. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

3 w. ago Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Pensioners in rural areas are missing out the most, new analysis reveals

Economics

3 w. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP can slash Universal Credit payments by up to 15% in 'exceptional circumstances'

The DWP has issued a warning to Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants

Politics

3 w. ago New DWP trial to encourage nearly one million pensioners to claim £4,300 income boost

New DWP analysis shows uptake of Pension Credit is higher in Scotland than England and Wales.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP launches new Pension Credit trial for 'one third' of pensioners

The DWP is carrying out a new trial to increase Pension Credit uptake in areas like Manchester, Salford, and Oldham

Politics