17 h. 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

19 h. ago 'I retrained as a therapist in my 50s': Why older workers are switching careers as state pension age rises

Ruth Gibson, who is in her 50s, left her job in HR at a global pharmaceutical company after 30 years to become a practising therapist.

Economics

37 h. ago The benefit that pays up to £115 a week but almost one million Brits don’t claim – are you eligible?

ALMOST one million Brits are missing out on a benefit that pays up to £115 a week. Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. But data from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) last month showed that nearly...

Economics

60 h. ago Government responds to calls to introduce free bus travel for one group across England

Currently, only disabled people and people of state pension age qualify for free bus travel under the The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

Politics

63 h. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

65 h. ago UK Government warned State Pension age changes will disadvantage people in Scotland

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Events

3 d. ago People over State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 every month

More than half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP says married pensioners may boost income by £4,300 with eligibility check

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging married people over State Pension age to check if they are eligible for a vital benefit

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners with these health issues could be due up to £458 each month from April

This change could affect more than 1.7 million people of State Pension age across Great Britain

Economics

3 d. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

4 d. ago West Dunbartonshire WASPI campaigner slams "gaslighting" over compensation issue

The question of whether women disadvantaged by a change to the pension age has taken another turn as ministers re-consider the issue, with around 6,000 women affected locally.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP rules at State Pension age on which benefits you can no longer claim

Many people who reach the State Pension age will see a significant impact to their benefits

Politics

5 d. ago DWP cash boost worth £4,300 every year but 910,000 families are missing out

The Government recently launched a new drive with Age UK to encourage more people to check their Pension Credit eligibility

Economics

6 d. ago People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this week

Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from November 16.

Economics

7 d. ago People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

9 d. 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

9 d. ago Andy Murray's wife 'doesn't want to see him' as condition agreed after career switch

Former tennis star Andy Murray has opened up on a number of golf topics, including what wife Kim Spears thinks of his new sport

Politics

9 d. ago Older people without a Blue Badge may be able to use disabled parking spaces

Pension age disability benefits do not include a mobility element which can act as a passport to the Blue Badge or Motability schemes.

Politics

9 d. ago WASPI call for ‘immediate’ State Pension age compensation payout for millions of women

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said his department would review the decision not to compensate women born in the 1950s.

Economics

1 week ago DWP exact payments only people over State Pension age can get

The government provides a range of financial support and discounts for people over State Pension age - here's a full list of what you could be entitled to

Economics