22 h. 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

47 h. ago DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit or other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

68 h. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment deadline this month to claim missing £300

The Winter Fuel Payment is worth up to £300 and is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over state pension age

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

3 d. ago Retirement expert issues New Year warning to people with more than one pension pot

More than a third of people across the UK have more than one workplace or private pension.

Events

3 d. ago DWP benefits you can and cannot claim after reaching State Pension age

Around 13 million people receive State Pension worth up to £230.25 a week, with some benefits stopping at pension age while others continue

Politics

4 d. ago People reaching State Pension age 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

4 d. ago Nearly half a million older people not due State Pension pay rise in April

Around 453,000 older people will not get new State Pension payments during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP cost of living financial help for people over State Pension age

Nearly one million pensioners could boost their annual income by an average of £4,300.

Economics

5 d. ago State Pension age April 2026 rise for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 from April, with the increase due to be completed for all affected men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

7 d. ago State Pension age set to rise in April for people born in specific years

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

8 d. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

9 d. ago The major changes to DWP benefits coming in 2026 including rate increases and cap scrapped

Benefit and pension payments will increase, winter fuel payments will have to be paid back and legacy benefits will come to an end

Politics

9 d. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for older 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

9 d. ago DWP Christmas Bonus should go up to £169 update as Downing Street faces pressure

The tax-free payment has been paid to millions of people on the State Pension or a qualifying benefit since it was introduced but has not been changed since then

Economics

9 d. ago Pension Age Disability Payment supports 8000 people in South Lanarkshire

Pension Age Disability Payment replaces Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago New calls for pensioners to get full Carer’s Allowance payments

People cannot currently receive the full amount of their State Pension and Carer’s Allowance at the same time.

Economics

9 d. ago Expert shares state pension advice and says 'you may not be aware'

More than one in four people are heavily reliant on their State Pension in retirement

Events

1 week ago Pensioners, parents and people in work urged to download free HMRC app

The HMRC app can help people track State Pension forecasts, do everyday tax tasks and manage Child Benefit claims.

Economics

1 week ago Pension boost for people on minimum wage working just 15 hours each week

Employees working full-time on the new minimum wage could build a pension pot worth £20,000 at retirement age.

Economics