4 h. ago Martin Lewis 'flabbergasted' over 'flawed system' that affects 700,000 pensioners

The new means tested winter fuel payments are only given to people on pension credit - but there are 700,000 eligible pensioners not claiming it when they could be

Society

12 h. ago Martin Lewis calls for urgent change to Council Tax missed payment rules

The UK Government has listened to the consumer champion and aims to provide better support for those with Council Tax debt.

Economics

56 h. ago Thousands will receive DWP State Pension at different date than normal in May

State Pension payments will be affected for thousands of people across this country this month due to another bank holiday taking place in May

Politics

3 d. ago Who REALLY goes to sex parties? I went to an exclusive event in the sleepy British countryside with erotic dancers and a BDSM room

When people asked me what I had planned for the bank holiday weekend I squirmed and replied "not much" before blurting out I was actually off to a sex party in Berkshire - they thoughts I was kidding.

Politics

5 d. ago Family's Spanish holiday hell with people in tears during blackout airport chaos

Natalie Connelly was travelling home from a holiday in Marbella, Spain, with her large family, when they were caught up in the power outage

Society

8 d. ago Next's 'flattering' £32 'tummy control' swimsuit comes in 12 different colours

People who are packing for a holiday any time soon might want to consider this fashionable one-piece

Economics

8 d. ago DWP issues Pension Credit update as pensioners getting £3,900 boost quicker

The benefits and pensions department confirmed that around 78% of all new claims were processed within the planned timescale - this is a small increase from the 77.7% of claims in 2023-24

Economics

9 d. ago Rail disruption to continue on Tuesday as Welsh commuters return to work after bank holiday

As people make their way back from a long bank holiday weekend, rail disruptions caused by a fire are set to continue

Economics

9 d. ago DWP ‘working hard’ to speed up new claims for £4,300 State Pension top

People making a new claim for Pension Credit could have an award decision by the end of July.

Economics

1 week ago Six DWP benefits you are not eligible for on reaching State Pension age

State Pension age matches your qualifying age for Pension Credit, unless you are a man born before December 6, 1953

Politics

1 week ago DWP Pension Credit alert as thousands of people in one group 'missing out'

The Government is being urged simplify the Pension Credit application process and increase a benefit to help one group of people who may be missing out

Events

1 week ago Key information issued for people going on holiday to Portugal and Spain after countries plunged into chaos

The European Union's cyber security wing ruled out that the power outage was the result of a hack

Events

1 week ago Older people living on their own could boost annual State Pension by £4,300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help this winter.

Economics

1 week ago Households on benefits including Universal Credit urged to act today to get cheap broadband

The deal offers average speeds of 36Mbps and is available only to those claiming certain benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support

Politics

2 w. ago Veteran, 78, fumes at pension credit cuts and says Britain no longer 'Great'

A blind ex-servicewoman, Pauline Cole, has said she is 'very angry and very bitter' after her pension credit was slashed when she received war injury compensation

Politics

2 w. ago Popular holiday destination that's 'leaving people skint' is ditched by Brits

Holidaymakers have been sharing their experiences of a popular holiday destination to warn others to avoid it. It comes as many Brits have complained about the cost of visiting the hotspot

Politics

2 w. ago Balkan Holidays collapse: Simon Calder explains your rights as thousands of Brits have holiday cancelled

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has explained your rights and the next steps you should take after thousands of people had their holiday cancelled following the closure of a major travel provider.

Politics

3 w. ago Pensioners on Housing Benefit due DWP letter which could boost annual income by £4,300

DWP is planning to bring together the administration of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

Economics

3 w. ago At least 26 dead as gunmen open fire on tourists at holiday resort in 'terror attack'

A suspected terror attack at a popular holiday resort in Kashmir has left at least 26 people dead after gunmen opened fire on tourists - many more have been left injured

Events

3 w. ago Woman finds phone in unexpected place after it is stolen on holiday

A woman was left speechless after she went to extreme lengths to find her stolen phone on a holiday to Thailand – and people can't believe where it was hidden

Politics