46 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

65 h. 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

69 h. 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

3 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 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 d. ago State Pension back payments of up to £7,859 due for women in their 60s and 70s this year

HMRC has issued nearly 400,000 letters to older people whose State Pension may be underpaid.

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC issues State Pension alert to thousands of women in their 60s and 70s

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to women in their 60s and 70s who may be missing out on State Pension payments - as they may be entitled to Home Responsibilities Protection

Events

7 d. ago HMRC warning for anyone who had a baby in the 1980s or 1990s

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a stark warning to anyone who had a baby in the 1980s or 1990s, as they could be missing out on valuable state pension payments

Events

7 d. ago New State Pension payments set to rise to £921 each month from April

The full Basic State Pension will increase to £705 every four weeks from April 7.

Economics

8 d. ago People due to retire could receive New State Pension payments for over 30 years

There were an estimated 611,719 people aged 90 or more across the UK in 2023.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

9 d. ago The vital number which decides if you qualify for full state pension when you retire

The full new state pension payment is £221.20 per week: here's how many qualifying years you need for the maximum amount payable, and how to understand National Insurance contributions

Politics

9 d. ago New calls to issue Winter Fuel Payments to millions of people on Basic State Pension

Nearly nine million people are in receipt of the Basic State Pension.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP State Pension warning to parents and carers between 1978 and 2000

The DWP is urging parents and carers to check their National Insurance records as some may be missing out on State Pension payments that they are entitled to

Events

9 d. ago People need to work this number of years to get full New State Pension payments in retirement

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £221.20 each week when they retire.

Economics

1 week ago DWP sends letter to 'everyone' in the UK with important state pension update

The DWP is now sending letters to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details. The letters are being sent to people who were born in and around 1959, or in the years before.

Politics