5 h. ago Labour review could pave way for state pension age to rise to 70 as retirees are forecast to make up a quarter of the adult population by 2075

Dr Suzy Morrissey has been appointed to prepare an independent report as part of the Government's review of the official retirement age that is due to conclude in 2029.

Politics

8 h. ago Government State Pension age review: rising UK State Pension age may push retirement to 70

A new government review could reshape when you can claim your pension 🕰️

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9 h. ago DWP payment worth up to £441 if you can provide seven things

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

10 h. ago Older people making a new claim for disability benefits could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

11 h. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

12 h. ago Retirement expert warns State Pension age could rise or payments reduce to avoid means

The State Pension age is due to rise to 68 by 2046.

Events

16 h. ago How many years you need to work to get full New State Pension payments of £230 per week

The State Pension is a regular payment from the UK Government that you can claim when you reach the State Pension age

Economics

30 h. 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

33 h. ago DWP issues major update into plans to increase State Pension age

The proposed changes would see the UK mirror Denmark's approach to retirement

Politics

33 h. ago New call to scrap TV licence fee for every person over State Pension age

Only older people over 75 on Pension Credit are exempt from paying the £174.50 TV licence fee.

Politics

41 h. ago State Pension age rises in 2026 for people with these specific birthdates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

54 h. ago DWP State Pension age could rise to 70 as people will have to work longer

The UK state pension age is currently 66, rising to 67 by 2028 - but the Chancellor has said a review into raising the state pension age is needed to ensure the system is "sustainable and affordable"

Economics

55 h. ago Government told to add £350 a week to pension and cut retirement age to 60

Thousands of people are backing a call to increase the state pension and change the qualifying age

Economics

65 h. ago Fat jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro threaten to push up pension age as life expectancy rises

With more than 1.5 million people now using weight-loss drugs in the UK, the number-crunchers say that actuarial calculations about life expectancy will have to be adjusted.

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4 d. ago Increase in State Pension age to 70 'is coming', according to expert

The State Pension age will likely increase to 70 'down the tracks'

Politics

4 d. ago Retirement expert issues new payment warning to people nearing State Pension age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

Events

4 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland claiming new benefit could get first payment before end of this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

5 d. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

6 d. ago State Pension age set to rise next year for people with specific birthdates

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

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