11 h. ago DWP boss says pause on action plan related to WASPI women investigation was needed

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision not to award State Pension age compensation to 1950s-born women.

Economics

30 h. ago Which DWP benefits you cannot claim when reaching State Pension age

People approaching State Pension age need to understand which benefits they can no longer make new claims for, according to Turn2us guidance

Politics

37 h. ago How much you need saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone.

Politics

38 h. ago This is how much you need to have saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone.

Politics

38 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 New update on calls for ‘apology and compensation’ for women affected by State Pension age changes

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision on State Pension age compensation with an outcome expected next month.

Politics

4 d. ago People nearing State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

5 d. ago New update on calls for £25,140 personal tax allowance for pensioners

More than 51,400 people have signed an online petition proposing the introduction of a new tax code for people over State Pension age.

Economics

5 d. ago New assessment update for people on devolved disability benefits

New and existing claimants of Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments may get a ‘client consultation’ instead.

Politics

5 d. ago Some DWP PIP claimants over State Pension age may be due backdated payments

The legislative change stems from a tribunal decision on May 22, 2020

Economics

6 d. ago Full list of benefits 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.

Politics

8 d. ago Pension Credit eligibility explained as 760,000 missing out on £4,300

People over the state pension age could be due £4,300 from the DWP each year on top of their state pension payments

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit this week could receive first payment this month

The average processing time for new Pension Age Disability Payment claims is seven working days.

Economics

9 d. ago State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to start rising from from April

Economics

9 d. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

9 d. ago Young people support WASPI women’s call for State Pension age compensation next month

More than half of 18 to 34-year-olds believe the UK Government should hold a debate over a redress scheme

Politics

1 week ago New Winter Fuel Payment update for people over State Pension age

The advice from HMRC is also important for Scots receiving the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

1 week ago New calls for ‘apology and compensation’ for all Women affected by State Pension age changes

The DWP is currently reviewing its decision on State Pension age compensation with an outcome expected next month.

Politics

1 week ago Trump preparing affordability order that will let people dip into retirement to pay for homes

It’s unclear whether the president could remove penalties for retirement account withdrawal without congressional support

Politics

2 w. ago Older people without a Blue Badge may be able to use disabled parking spaces

Pension age disability benefits do not include a mobility element which can act as a passport to the Blue Badge or Motability schemes.

Politics