5 h. ago DWP issues full list of benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age

The DWP has issued a response to a question from Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy on support for women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age

Politics

14 h. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance faster

More than 1.6 million State Pensioners are getting either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance

Politics

31 h. ago Major supermarket chain offers people on PIP or other disability benefits exclusive shopping discount

The deal is available to everyone in the UK with a disability who has signed up to the discount platform, Purpl.

Economics

34 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for all people over State Pension age in Scotland

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £303 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

55 h. ago DWP disability benefits of up to £434 per month for people with sight loss

Attendance Allowance is a dedicated disability benefit for those over the State Pension age. It's currently providing extra financial support to over 1.6 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

62 h. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Economics

3 d. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action over 'gaslighting' by Government

A watchdog recommended that compensation be paid to women born in the 1950s whose state pension age was raised to be equal with men

Politics

3 d. ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

Economics

5 d. ago Simple way to get maximum State Pension payments to boost retirement income

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments when they reach retirement age.

Economics

6 d. ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

Economics

6 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

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

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

8 d. ago New pension battle in France threatens fresh crisis for Emmanuel Macron

France is facing another fiery debate over pensions. Leigh Thomas reports on what it could mean for the French president

Events

9 d. ago DWP urges people of State Pension age to check if they're owed extra £109 a week

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging those of State Pension age to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, which could provide them with extra weekly support

Economics

1 week ago State pension age compensation for WASPI women to be debated in Parliament

More than 157,000 people have signed an online petition calling for compensation for women born in the 1950s.

Politics