57 h. ago More people are avoiding retirement in a bid to live longer and avoid loneliness

The state pension age is currently 66, but is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046

Politics

61 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 DWP benefits and discounts list for people over State Pension age

DWP has a range of benefits and discounts available to people over State Pension age

Politics

66 h. ago £203 heating help this winter for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79

Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of £305.

Economics

3 d. ago Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £110 every week

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

Economics

4 d. ago DWP rules on number of years you need to work to get full State Pension

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

Economics

5 d. ago The freebies and discounts over 60s can claim before reaching state pension age

There are a wide selection of discounts you can get if you're over 60, including free bus travel and prescriptions

Politics

5 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

5 d. ago What is Pension Age Disability Payment and who can claim up to £441 every month

The devolved benefit has replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland and aims to help older people with long-term health conditions.

Economics

6 d. ago Pensioners in specific age groups due up to £305 cash heating help from November

Pension Age Winter Heating Payments will be issued to 800,000 older people in Scotland.

Economics

6 d. ago New calls for review of gap between private pension and State Pension age

Scotland’s largest teaching union is urging the UK Government to review the pension age link due to falling life expectancy.

Economics

9 d. ago State Pension age set to rise next year for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

9 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

1 week ago Older people with ongoing health issues could be due up to £1,362 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

Economics

1 week ago People over State Pension age living alone could be due £4,300 annual income top

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and can unlock access to other support.

Economics

1 week ago Top health conditions that can secure five years of extra DWP payments

The Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who have a disability, long-term illness or mental or physical health condition. Here are the top health conditions that can secure five years of extra cash

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms date state pensioners can claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment gives between £100 and £300 to people over the State Pension age to help with heating costs

Economics

1 week ago State Pension age rising again in 2026 for Brits born in these specific years

The State Pension age will start to rise from 66 to 67 next year and will increase to 68 after 2046 - here's everything you need to know about the planned changes

Economics

1 week ago DWP will make Brits born before specific date work longer after State Pension age rise

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Economics