69 h. ago State Pensioners getting less than £346 could be due £4,300 boost

Older people are being urged to check if they're eligible for the DWP benefit

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension age to change in 2026 for people who were born in certain years

The increase is expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

4 d. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

5 d. ago Call to change State Pension rules to shield vulnerable loved ones from financial strain

Most people are set to receive the new State Pension but there are different rules depending on when you were born

Economics

5 d. ago DWP urged to change State Pension inheritance policy for long

A new online petition is calling for the UK Government to change the current inheritance rules around State Pension payments

Events

6 d. ago UK Government faces backlash from WASPI women over lack of State Pension age compensation

Thousands of 1950s-born women have been left feeling "totally abandoned" by successive UK Governments after missing out on receiving a State Pension due to changes to the age of eligibility

Politics

9 d. ago State pension warning as this group faces £7,000 a year shortfall

Key changes to the state pension are coming in from next year

Events

1 week ago DWP full list of 87 medical conditions qualifying for £110 bank account payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people to check if they're eligible for the regular support payment of up to £110 per week

Economics

1 week ago Big State Pension change in just months if you were born between these years

People need to know about the change, and their entitlements, as they may be able to do something about it

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges people born in 1960s to take action ahead of state pension change

The state pension age is due to rise over the next few years, pushing the retirement income back for people born in specific years

Politics

1 week ago Warning that State Pension changes needed to avoid retirement poverty

The Institute for Fiscal Studies is calling for an overhaul of the state pension system

Events

1 week ago DWP urges people to check State Pension age as changes start next year

The increase in the state pension age is due to be completed across the UK by 2028

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges people in their 60s to check State Pension age before changes start next year

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 week ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

Economics

1 week ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

1 week ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

1 week 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

2 w. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

2 w. ago DWP confirms State Pension and benefit payment changes due to bank holiday next week

DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland have announced changes to payments scheduled for August 25.

Economics