4 h. ago State Pension tax bill warning to older people before new pay rates start next week

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

6 h. ago New DWP payment rates for people on State Pension or benefits starting next week

Full list of new rates for people on payments delivered by DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland.

Economics

26 h. ago State Pensioners entitled to 11 perks and benefits in April with plenty of freebies

People who are state pension age are entitled to a host of benefits, discounts and perks that are made are available from the government, local councils, charities and companies

Politics

34 h. ago Energy bills could finally be cut in welcome news for households says forecast

The energy price cap is set to be cut this summer in a much-needed boost for households already struggling with the cost of living crisis, according to new forecasts

Science

45 h. ago DWP urges people with these 57 health conditions to check on £400 payment

You can get the cash if you have a disability that is severe enough that you need someone to help look after you

Economics

56 h. ago Payment rules older people on DWP benefit need to know before booking any holidays

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

Politics

3 d. ago DWP urges people not to miss out on State Pension boost before cut

People have until April 5 to buy back National Insurance years going back as far as 2006.

Politics

3 d. ago Pensioners face 'odd' letter from HMRC amid calls for urgent action to be taken

The latest figures for wages show an increase of around five per cent which means people of state pension age, born before 1959, could be dragged into paying income tax due

Politics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis urges grandparents to claim free £303 DWP pay out

Grandparents who have been helping out with childcare could be entitled to a DWP top up of £303 a year - and Martin Lewis is urging people to check if they are eligible

Economics

6 d. ago Shell vows to boost investor returns amid plans to cut costs and spending

The oil giant has lowered its annual spending outlook to £15.5 billion to £17 billion over the next three years.

Economics

6 d. ago £303 annual State Pension pay boost for older people with grandchildren

Claims for Specified Adult Childcare can be backdated to April 6, 2011.

Economics

6 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 10 health conditions could get up to £434 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Economics

9 d. ago Thousands who had babies in 80s and 90s could be owed £8,000 from DWP

HMRC is sending letters to people who may be being underpaid the state pension.

Economics

9 d. ago British Gas customers who cut energy use this weekend could get £926 boost

To encourage even greater action this year, British Gas is rewarding 10 of its PeakSave customers who reduce their electricity usage during Earth Hour with free electricity for a year

Economics

1 week ago Older people can also claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged 66 or over.

Economics

1 week ago People urged to maximise State Pension payments before deadline next month

People have until April 5 to fill any gaps in their National Insurance going back as far as 2006.

Economics

1 week ago State Pension back payments of up to £7,859 due for women in their 60s and 70s this year

HMRC has issued nearly 400,000 letters to older people whose State Pension may be underpaid.

Economics

1 week ago Mayors get £10m boost from GB Energy to create jobs and cut energy bills

Metro mayors will be able to bid for a share of the £10m pot as part of GB Energy’s plans to back local energy projects across the UK so communities can reap the benefits

Economics

1 week ago State Pension age set to rise from next year for people born in these years

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

Politics

1 week ago People due to retire could receive New State Pension payments for over 30 years

There were an estimated 611,719 people aged 90 or more across the UK in 2023.

Economics