56 h. ago DWP issues Pension Credit update as pensioners getting £3,900 boost quicker

The benefits and pensions department confirmed that around 78% of all new claims were processed within the planned timescale - this is a small increase from the 77.7% of claims in 2023-24

Economics

3 d. ago DWP ‘working hard’ to speed up new claims for £4,300 State Pension top

People making a new claim for Pension Credit could have an award decision by the end of July.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP Pension Credit alert as thousands of people in one group 'missing out'

The Government is being urged simplify the Pension Credit application process and increase a benefit to help one group of people who may be missing out

Events

2 w. ago Pensioners on Housing Benefit due DWP letter which could boost annual income by £4,300

DWP is planning to bring together the administration of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

Economics

3 w. ago Pension Credit rules older people need to know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics

3 w. ago Pension Credit payment rules people should know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP to target pensioners most likely to be eligible for £4,300 boost in new plans

The DWP has confirmed it is working with HMRC to use data more efficiently to identify people who are most-likely to be eligible for Pension Credit, allowing the DWP to "target them directly"

Economics

4 w. ago DWP confirms new plans to help identify pensioners eligible for £4,300 annual income boost

An estimated 760,000 older people are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics