12 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could receive first payment before end of this month

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

Economics

18 h. ago New calls for monthly State Pension payments of £2,344 for every person over 60

An online petition proposing a new ‘universal’ State Pension linked to the National Living Wage.

Economics

59 h. ago Dua Lipa and Callum Turner take romance to the next level with huge move

Dua Lipa has reportedly set up a production company with her fiancé Callum Turner. The pop singer confirmed their engagement this summer after months of speculation

Politics

61 h. ago DWP names seven benefits pensioners can get but there's one you won't get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a range of benefits and payments available to people who have reached State Pension age

Politics

2 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

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

Economics

3 d. ago The US just saw its 44th school shooting this year. The disturbing data shows the true scale of the problem

There have been hundreds of mass school shootings since Covid, with 120 child victims last year alone. As Minnesota lawmakers call for stricter gun laws, millions of firearms are sold each month. Alicja Hagopian reports.

Events

3 d. ago People over State Pension age with poor hearing could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

4 d. ago Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv, killing at least eight and wounding dozens

Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table’ after assault affecting more than 20 locations across Ukraine’s capitalRussian strikes killed at least eight people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday morning.“These Russian missiles and attack drones today are a clear response to everyone in the world who, for weeks and months, has been calling for a ceasefire and for real diplomacy,” he said in a post on X. “Russia chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table.” Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals how to claim up to £31,000 in missed State Pension payments for child carers

Anyone who had children between 1978 and 2010 might be owed more than £10,000 in backdated tax refunds

Economics

5 d. ago Older women urged to check for State Pension back payments worth around £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP urged to change State Pension inheritance policy for long

A new online petition is calling for the UK Government to change the current inheritance rules around State Pension payments

Events

5 d. ago Pensioners with poor eyesight could be due up to £441 extra every month

Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment can provide financial support for people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions.

Economics

6 d. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

6 d. ago New and Basic State Pension payment rules after a spouse or partner dies

A State Pension claim from the DWP does not end automatically when a loved one dies.

Events

6 d. 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

6 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland may need to claim devolved heating payments of up to £305

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most people, but some need to claim.

Economics

6 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Crucial advice for people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

6 d. ago New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Economics

7 d. ago New call for State Pension payments to be inherited by children or long

An online petition proposes that individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension.

Economics

7 d. 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