9 h. ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance due up to £1,362 each month from April

The annual uprating will see weekly State Pension and benefit payments rise on April 7.

Economics

11 h. ago DWP urges people not to miss out on State Pension boost before cut

People have until April 5 to buy back National Insurance years going back as far as 2006.

Politics

13 h. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

Economics

15 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 7.7 magnitude horror hits Thailand as people flee screaming

Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok

Events

35 h. ago Millions of retirees face paying some of their state pension straight back to HMRC in 'bizarre tax cliff edge'

Latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility showed how the state pension is set to rise by 4.6 per cent next April.

Economics

66 h. ago Older people claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in one week

The majority of new applicants for Pension Age Disability Payment are aged 70 or over.

Politics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on £1.65 item ahead of price rise

The price of this common item is set to rise in April so Martin Lewis has advised households to stock up now before the cost goes up

Economics

3 d. ago £203 energy bill help for people aged between 66 and 79 due later this year

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP warning for half a million state pensioners who will miss out on £470

This year, state pension payments are rising in line with wage growth, which was 4.1% - but half a million older Brits won't see any increase at all

Economics

4 d. ago MPs' salary set to rise to £94k a year as spending cuts loom

Their pay will rise by 2.8 per cent to £93,904 from next month.

Economics

4 d. ago Seaside street in UK town where you can buy a home for just £100,000

Penfold Road, in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has an average house price of just £100,000 - and it could be a bargain for first time buyers. Especailly those set to be hit by a rise in stamp duty

Economics

4 d. ago AD FEATURE: Disabled pensioners in Scotland urged to apply for new benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment is designed to support pensioners who require significant care and assistance

Politics

5 d. ago What you can do now to avoid new passport charges, but you'll need to be fast

The the passport application fee are set to rise soon, but you might be able to save on the increased costs if you act fast

Politics

5 d. ago DWP new state pension cash boost you'll get from now on with millions set to benefit

The state pension is set for a major increase in April this year, with payments set to rise by 4.1% from the current 2022/23 financial year

Economics

6 d. ago State Pension claimants can still boost payments before next month

Usually people can only pay voluntary contributions for the past six tax years, and after the April 5 deadline this year the normal six-tax year time limit will apply

Economics

7 d. ago New update on calls to make State Pension payments exempt from income tax

More than 104,000 people have signed an online petition calling for State Pensions to be exempt from income tax.

Economics

7 d. ago Pensioner told 'be patient and wait' over £15k state pension top

Christopher Dehn, pictured, who handed over huge sum to Government months ago says he feels let down by the 'chaotic' system.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP State Pension: How to check if you're affected as age set to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028, with a further rise phased in between 2044 and 2046

Politics

7 d. ago Older people can also claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

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

Economics

7 d. ago People urged to maximise State Pension payments before deadline next month

People have until April 5 to fill any gaps in their National Insurance going back as far as 2006.

Economics