10 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

10 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

13 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

14 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

16 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

17 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

21 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

34 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

35 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

36 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

39 h. 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

4 d. ago September 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

4 d. ago Retirement expert issues new payment warning to people nearing State Pension age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

Events

4 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland claiming new benefit could get first payment before end of this month

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

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners could be set for a £500 boost to state pension next year

The state pension is set to increase thanks to official guarantees on future payments

Economics

5 d. ago September 2025 bank holiday payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

5 d. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

5 d. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

7 d. ago People on New State Pension could be due £967 every month from next April

People on the maximum rate of the Basic State Pension could see monthly payments rise to £741 under the Triple Lock.

Economics