21 h. ago Millions of people over State Pension age to pay tax in retirement next year

The annual uprating will see the full New State Pension creep closer to the £12,570 Personal Allowance threshold.

Economics

48 h. ago Check if you could be due more than £1,300 a month as 1.7m pensioners eligible

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are currently paying out two separate benefits to over 1.7 million people above State Pension age.

Economics

48 h. ago Pensioners with certain health conditions could be due over £1,300 every month

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age across Great Britain, are currently receiving up to £1,362 each month through a combination of two, separate payments.

Economics

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment qualifying begins for millions of people over State Pension age

Qualifying week for Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payments runs from September 15 to 21, 2025.

Economics

9 d. 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

2 w. 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

3 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

4 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

4 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

last month 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

last month 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