6 h. ago Millions more on State Pension to be hit with bill this year

The number of people of State Pension age has increased to 13 million, according to the latest DWP figures

Economics

13 h. ago DWP sending key letter to millions on State Pension next month

DWP will begin sending the letters in October

Economics

4 d. ago DWP State Pension gap leaves millions of pensioners £2,797 worse off every year

Many people will get a lower amount due to age eligibility and other factors, as the UK's State Pension system is split into two schemes, so not all pensioners are going to receive the same rate

Economics

8 d. 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

9 d. ago These are the common mistakes millions of savers make that could send YOUR pension on a slippery slope to disaster

We have identified five main investing personality types each with their own priorities, strengths and pitfalls. See which one you most identify with and heed the advice from our experts.

Economics

2 w. ago WASPI women push UK Government for State Pension age compensation talks

An estimated 3.8 million women across the UK missed out on State Pension payments after increases to the official age of retirement by successive governments

Politics

2 w. ago State Pension payments could rise by over £550 next year under the Triple Lock

The annual State Pension uprating in April could see nearly nine million older people pay tax in retirement.

Economics

2 w. ago WASPI women urge UK Government to ‘get around the table’ to discuss State Pension age compensation

This month marks 10 years of WASPI campaigning for State Pension compensation for millions of 1950s-born women.

Politics

2 w. ago Millions face working longer as State Pension age could rise to 70

The state pension age is currently 66 for men and women, but is scheduled to rise

Economics

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

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 every week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago State pension age could rise to 70 as millions face working for longer

The state pension age is currently 66 for men and women and is already scheduled to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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