33 h. ago DWP confirms measure to help older people find work ahead of State Pension age change

People will need to work longer as the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Economics

4 d. ago More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

Some 1,160,000 people over state pension age are expected to incur an income tax liability on savings, according to data obtained by AJ Bell.

Economics

6 d. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pension age changes for people born on these dates in 2026

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 - and comes as this week it emerged it the amount people get will even higher than thought

Politics

7 d. ago DWP State Pension age changing in 2026 for people who were born on these dates

The State Pension changes will be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

8 d. ago DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioners can claim £300 of Winter Fuel Payments if they are in two groups

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by phone after lines opened on Monday

Economics

1 week ago Major winter fuel payment update for pensioners as key deadline arrives

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can now do so

Economics

1 week ago Two groups of pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

1 week ago DWP benefits and payments people over State Pension age can claim

A number of benefits are available to men and women aged over 66

Economics

1 week ago State pension age rising next year for people born in certain years

The State Pension age is set to increase by one year from 66 to 67 by 2028 - and there could be even more changes to come as the UK's finances continue to struggle

Politics

1 week ago Full list of DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

DWP provides a range of benefits to people over the State Pension age

Politics

2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment phone claims open for two groups of pensioners next week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP PIP crackdown rules coming into force as 'fraud and error' on the rise

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will be bringing in new measures to clamp down on benefit fraud and welfare fraud under its new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Politics

2 w. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

2 w. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

2 w. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

2 w. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago Winter heating payment deadline this week for people over State Pension age

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

3 w. ago Nine checks people should do before pension age rises next year

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year

Politics