31 h. ago Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before any Winter Fuel Payment changes

An announcement on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility changes is not expected until the Autumn Budget.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP warn millions to get PIP, UC and pension early – but could be left skint

Universal Credit (UC), State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer’s Allowance and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) recipients can all expect to be paid early this month

Events

7 d. ago New Pension Credit payments for £4,300 yearly boost could be paid by this date

The DWP has revealed that 77 per cent of all new claims for Pension Credit were processed within 50 working days last year - here's what it means for claimants.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP Pension Credit payment rules older people should know before going on holiday this summer 

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis 'flabbergasted' over 'flawed system' that affects 700,000 pensioners

The new means tested winter fuel payments are only given to people on pension credit - but there are 700,000 eligible pensioners not claiming it when they could be

Society

3 w. ago Older people with grandchildren could boost State Pension by over £300 this year

Claims for Specified Adult Childcare can be backdated to April 6, 2011.

Economics