18 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment before end of this month

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

Economics

19 h. ago DWP benefits and perks available when you reach State Pension age

The DWP provides a range of benefits to those who have reached State Pension age, with some 13 million people across the UK now in receipt of the contributory benefit

Politics

19 h. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

48 h. ago Over 340,000 benefit claimants lose support as DWP closes claims

New data from the DWP shows hundreds of thousands of people will not be given support

Politics

67 h. ago DWP names seven benefits pensioners can get but there's one you won't get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a range of benefits and payments available to people who have reached State Pension age

Politics

3 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

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

Economics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago WASPI women confirm new update on legal bid for State Pension age compensation

WASPI is set to challenge the DWP compensation decision in court before the end of the year.

Economics

4 d. ago People over State Pension age with poor hearing could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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 Road still closed ten days after being hit by sudden flooding

A burst pipe caused Langley Road in Salford to flood and forced a closure to be put in place

Events

4 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost monthly income to over £1,600

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

Economics

5 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 The dates DWP state pension age will rise as new increase considered

The UK Government is reviewing whether the state pension age should eventually be increased to 70

Politics

5 d. ago Every DWP benefit that 'suddenly ends' once you hit state pension age

There are five DWP benefits which stop the day you reach state pension age and many pensioners are 'blindsided' by the cut off

Events

5 d. ago DWP benefits that 'vanish overnight' at state pension age and the scheme many miss

The State Pension age is currently 66 years old, but will gradually increase May next year

Politics

6 d. ago Pensioners with poor eyesight could be due up to £441 extra every month

Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment can provide financial support for people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions.

Economics

6 d. ago New call for free UK TV licence fee for millions of Brits across UK

The UK TV licence fee costs 174.50 and is paid for by the UK households that own a TV, but pensioners over State Pension age may soon be exempt from the fee under a new proposal

Politics

6 d. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP to axe benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by next spring in major change

The DWP has confirmed that it will scrap a benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by March 2026.

Politics