13 h. ago State Pension uprating won't be paid to almost half a million people

The UK State Pension is subject to an annual uprating, which sees the amount people receive increase each year

Economics

14 h. 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

14 h. ago Labour review could pave way for state pension age to rise to 70 as retirees are forecast to make up a quarter of the adult population by 2075

Dr Suzy Morrissey has been appointed to prepare an independent report as part of the Government's review of the official retirement age that is due to conclude in 2029.

Politics

15 h. 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

17 h. ago Government State Pension age review: rising UK State Pension age may push retirement to 70

A new government review could reshape when you can claim your pension 🕰️

Politics

18 h. ago DWP state pensioners to get surprise payments in bank accounts on Friday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder to state pension and Pension Credit claimants across the UK that their payment dates are set to change this week

Economics

18 h. 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

19 h. ago DWP payment worth up to £441 if you can provide seven things

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

19 h. ago How many years you need to work to get full new state pension

The full New State Pension payment is £230.25 a week but to get this you'll need to have paid a certain amount of National Insurance contributions - find out how many years you need to work here

Economics

19 h. ago Older people making a new claim for disability benefits could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

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

Economics

19 h. ago Will Chancellor slash pension tax relief for higher earners in the Budget?

The huge cost of subsidising pension savings via tax relief will always make it a tempting target when the Treasury looks for cost savings.

Economics

20 h. 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

21 h. ago Retirement expert warns State Pension age could rise or payments reduce to avoid means

The State Pension age is due to rise to 68 by 2046.

Events

26 h. ago How many years you need to work to get full New State Pension payments of £230 per week

The State Pension is a regular payment from the UK Government that you can claim when you reach the State Pension age

Economics

39 h. ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics

39 h. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

40 h. ago State Pension uprating will not be paid to nearly half a million older people

Around 453,000 older people will not get new State Pension payments during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

42 h. ago DWP issues major update into plans to increase State Pension age

The proposed changes would see the UK mirror Denmark's approach to retirement

Politics

42 h. ago New call to scrap TV licence fee for every person over State Pension age

Only older people over 75 on Pension Credit are exempt from paying the £174.50 TV licence fee.

Politics

43 h. 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