4 h. ago Of course most of us don’t know the state pension age – we don’t think we’ll ever retire

As a new study reveals that only one in five people are aware of when they can stick up an indefinite ‘gone fishing’ sign, Helen Coffey explores whether it’s indicative of a more troubling trend around pension ignorance and magical thinking

Politics

46 h. ago Pensioners can claim winter heating payments of up to £305 until next March

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most older Scots, but some will need to claim.

Economics

48 h. ago New WASPI update on calls for State Pension age compensation for millions of women

Dozens of MPs have urged DWP ministers to meet with WASPI campaigners ahead of a legal challenge.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP confirms measure to help older people find work ahead of State Pension age change

People will need to work longer as the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Economics

4 d. ago List of pensioner heating payments by age and household type due next month

Pension Age Winter Heating Payments will be issued to nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland.

Society

5 d. ago State Pension uprating could be frozen due to soaring costs of Triple Lock

Financial expert Claire Trott suggests further increases to the age of retirement may help control soaring State Pension costs.

Economics

5 d. ago More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

Some 1,160,000 people over state pension age are expected to incur an income tax liability on savings, according to data obtained by AJ Bell.

Economics

8 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

8 d. ago DWP State Pension age changes for people born on these dates in 2026

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 - and comes as this week it emerged it the amount people get will even higher than thought

Politics

8 d. ago DWP State Pension age changing in 2026 for people who were born on these dates

The State Pension changes will be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

8 d. ago Pensioners 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

9 d. ago DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

1 week ago People on State Pension affected by DWP rule change can apply for compensation

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

Politics

1 week ago Pensioners can claim £300 of Winter Fuel Payments if they are in two groups

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by phone after lines opened on Monday

Economics

1 week ago Full list of pensioner heating payments due next month by age and household type

Pension Age Winter Heating Payments will be issued to 800,000 older people in Scotland.

Society

1 week ago Pensioners with health conditions could be due up to £1,423 every month next year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

Economics

1 week ago Major winter fuel payment update for pensioners as key deadline arrives

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed people over State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can now do so

Economics

1 week ago Two groups of pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

1 week ago DWP benefits and payments people over State Pension age can claim

A number of benefits are available to men and women aged over 66

Economics

1 week ago State pension age rising next year for people born in certain years

The State Pension age is set to increase by one year from 66 to 67 by 2028 - and there could be even more changes to come as the UK's finances continue to struggle

Politics