23 h. ago New State Pension payment delay warning 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.

Events

32 h. ago State pension and other DWP benefit payment dates set to change next week

The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day

Economics

54 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in one week

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

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland urged to get help claiming new devolved health payment

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

Economics

5 d. ago Financial tasks people nearing State Pension age should check before retirement

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

7 d. ago The UK regions where almost 50% of people could be ‘unable to afford basic needs in retirement’

Pension savings levels have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, according to a new report

Politics

7 d. ago Worrying number of people won't be able to afford basic retirement

Researchers at Scottish Widows used the retirement living standards set out by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and increased the thresholds in line with inflation

Politics

8 d. ago Monty Don warns gardeners to delay common task until exact June date

Monty Don is urging gardeners to hold off mowing the lawn until June 21, and the delay could lead to healthier, wildlife-friendly lawns

Events

8 d. ago Over 8.5 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until the 2027/28 financial year.

Economics

9 d. ago Older people with arthritis, joint or back pain could be due up to £441 every month

Nearly half a million people are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

1 week ago Bank Holiday airport delay warning marks start of chaotic summer for travel

‘We strongly advise you to avoid travelling if you can’ – LNER to passengers hoping to travel between York and Doncaster on Friday

Events

1 week ago State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million 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

2 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

2 w. ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics

2 w. ago Older people urged to check new State Pension rate for payment error

A former DWP employee explains how to check the annual State Pension uprating letter for payment errors.

Economics

2 w. ago Older people urged to get help claiming new Pension Age Disability Payment worth up to £441 a month

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

Economics

2 w. ago DWP to make two changes to State Pension from May that could give some £921

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two major changes to the State Pension payment dates in May that will affect millions of Brits – and could even make more money

Economics

2 w. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

2 w. ago DWP issues state pension back payment update with thousands of people owed up to £11,725

New figures released today show that £804.7million has been paid out for the first DWP state pension correction exercised, with 130,000 people found to have been underpaid

Economics

2 w. ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics