18 h. ago Pensioners born before certain date 1959 could claim payment worth £5,740

The DWP Attendance Allowance is worth up to £110.40 a week - this is what you need to know about the benefit and whether you are eligible to claim

Economics

35 h. ago Older people with health issues could boost State Pension by up to £5,740 this year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP state pension payments to plummet as Brits born before 1959 set for 'bad news'

The DWP has issued a warning to those over the age of 66. Additional 420,000 pensioners are set to pay income tax this year, it has been warned

Economics

8 d. ago BBC TV licence fee slashed to £0 for state pensioners born in specific years

You need a TV licence if you watch or record live TV, or if you watch anything on BBC iPlayer - but state pensioners who are over the age of 75 and get Pension Credit don't have to pay for a TV licence

Economics

1 week ago DWP state pension set to rise by £634 in 2026 for millions of Brits

The new state pension was introduced in 2016 and applies to all men born after April 5, 1951 and women born after April 5, 1953.

Economics

2 w. ago Check if you are due pensioner heating payment worth up to £305 this winter

People over State Pension age in Scotland, England and Wales will receive between £100 and £305 this winter.

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands of UK households to get free payment worth over £290 this week

The money is being paid between June 18 and 19, 2025, to those in Scotland who were in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment on a particular date

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands of households to get free payment worth over £290 this week

The money is being paid between June 18 and 19, 2025, to those in Scotland who were in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment on a particular date

Economics

3 w. ago DWP offers payment worth £812 but warns you must repay it by cut

The payment is usually sent out in November or December to help with fuel costs during the colder months

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3 w. ago DWP payment worth £441 could stop if you fail to report these changes

You could be entitled to Attendance Allowance if you are over state pension age and you need extra help or supervision because of a disability of illness

Economics

3 w. ago Tricks to keep FULL £300 winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE's guide to Labour's U

The volte-face is good news for 9 million pensioners who live in England and Wales who will now receive an annual payment worth up to £300.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP urging people to check State Pension age as changes coming for people born in 11 month window

People with certain birthdays will see their state pension age increased to 67 from May next year

Politics

3 w. ago DWP State Pension change for people born between these dates

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

Politics

4 w. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people born on these dates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 in the coming years - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to check what the change means for them

Politics

4 w. ago State pensioners born in certain years given immediate Winter Fuel Payment increase

The payment is worth £100 more depending on when you were born

Economics

last month HMRC issues warning for anyone with state pension born before 1959

A £1 pension trick could stop you from losing thousands in emergency tax when withdrawing from your pension, according to personal finance experts

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