5 h. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach State Pension age

A reminder has been issued to people nearing retirement age that they will soon no longer be able to claim certain benefits.

Politics

5 h. ago DON'T start deleting old state pension records again, Steve Webb urges DWP

Records are usually wiped four years after an individual and their spouse die, but DWP started keeping them after we found widespread underpayments.

Economics

7 h. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

8 h. ago Former DWP minister urges older people to check for State Pension back payments

DWP has issued more than £900 million in arrears payments for historical State Pension errors.

Politics

13 h. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

17 h. ago DWP make payouts totalling £900 million after state pension errors

Concerns have been raised, however, that some state pension records could be deleted, making it ‘virtually impossible’ to correct past errors in payments

Economics

17 h. ago State pension errors ‘could be virtually impossible to fix if records deleted’

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb is urging the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure records are kept for as long as they may be needed.

Politics

17 h. ago Households could lose out on £1,000s they’re owed by DWP as pension records may be DELETED

HOUSEHOLDS could be losing out on thousands of pounds of cash because of state pension records being deleted. Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has raised concerns that some records are being deleted, making it "virtually impossible" to correct past errors in state pension payments. Some pensioners have ended up underpaid due to errors with...

Economics

3 d. ago DWP and HMRC payment dates for October, including state pension

Millions of people get regular payments from the DWP and HMRC

Economics

4 d. ago Former DWP worker warns about rising State Pension age in 2026

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

Events

5 d. ago Former DWP employee issues stark warning over planned State Pension age rises

The UK Government plans to increase the State Pension age to 67 by 2028 with a further rise to 68 in 2044.

Events

5 d. ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

6 d. ago DWP benefit and state pension payment dates for October 2025

If you are in receipt of any welfare payments or the state pension, then it is important to know when you will be paid this month - we round up everything you need to know

Economics

6 d. ago DWP responds to calls for State Pension to be paid from age 60

The UK Government has responded to proposals put forward in an online petition

Politics

1 week ago DWP rules some on State Pension must follow or risk payments stopping

DWP guidance warns some people will need to get in touch or risk penalties

Economics

1 week ago 11 tax codes on payslips that reveal if HMRC owes you a refund – check if you’re due £1,000s before Christmas

WORKERS can scour their payslips to discover if they are due a tax refund that could be worth thousands of pounds. If your tax code is wrong, you may be paying more than you need to, and you'll likely be owed money back. Your tax code is usually a mixture of letters and numbers -...

Economics

1 week ago DWP warned to axe state pension perk that's been in place for 14 years

The Triple Lock has been in place for 14 years, but the DWP has been warned that it is becoming increasingly unsustainable and could be axed in the future

Events

1 week ago Big DWP State Pension change confirmed for people with these birthdates

People can expect letters from DWP

Economics

1 week ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by nearly £700

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

2 w. ago People claiming Pension Credit must tell DWP of 10 changes in circumstance or risk losing it

There are ten changes in circumstance people on Pension Credit should report to the DWP as soon as possible

Events