6 h. ago Pensioners set for bigger state pension boost than previously expected

It comes after a key figure used to calculate the triple lock, which guarantees the state pension increases every April, was revised upwards in a boost for pensioners

Politics

7 h. ago Millions set for 'unexpected' DWP state pension boost from April 2026

All eyes will be on the release of inflation figures for September next week

Economics

9 h. ago State Pension: UK pensioners set for DWP payment increase from April 2026

A small change to wage data could mean a bigger payday for retirees 💷

Economics

11 h. ago Pensioners could be set for bigger state pension boost than previously thought

Office for National Statistics data has shown an upwards revision to a wage growth figure which is used in the triple lock calculation.

Politics

12 h. ago Exact date DWP will start checking bank accounts and who will be targeted

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to start checking bank accounts from April next year in a bid to combat benefit fraud - here's everything you need to know

Economics

14 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: when is allowance paid, as DWP confirms when pensioners will get heating payments

Millions of pensioners are set for a welcome winter boost 💷

Economics

31 h. 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

5 d. ago Half want to abolish inheritance tax, even though only 1 in 20 will pay it

It comes as pensions are set to be included in inheritance tax calculations from 2027 under Labour plans, with further changes possible in the upcoming Budget.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP set to be given new powers to check on pensioner bank accounts

The DWP will be able to request bank statements if there is a 'suspicion of fraud'

Economics

1 week ago Nine checks people should do before pension age rises next year

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year

Politics

1 week ago Former DWP worker warns about rising State Pension age in 2026

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

Events

1 week ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

2 w. ago Quick surface expected for Arc de Triomphe in boost to Japanese challengers

For the second time in three seasons, the word ‘bon’ could well appear in the going description at Longchamp for the Arc de TriomphePerhaps it is climate change or maybe it is just a blip, but for the second time in three seasons, the word “bon” could well appear in the going description at Longchamp when the best middle-distance horses in Europe and Japan gather in the Bois de Boulogne for Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the showpiece event of the European Flat season.Seventeen horses remain in this year’s Arc after the penultimate declaration stage on Monday, while Aidan O’Brien’s Minnie Hauk, unbeaten in four races this season including the Oaks and Irish Oaks, is expected to be added to the field at the supplementary entry stage on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of 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

2 w. ago Millions of pensioners set to receive major DWP letter next month

Pensioners all across the country will begin receiving an important letter they shouldn't ignore from October

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC targets millions of pensioners as major perk is set to be lost

The state pension is set to overtake the personal allowance limit, the point at which someone starts paying income tax, in 2027 - making all pensioners eligible for income tax

Economics

3 w. ago Half a million pensioners set to lose their winter fuel payments within four years

With the £35,000 cut-off, which was brought in earlier this year, set to be frozen for the foreseeable future, more people will fall victim to this in coming years.

Economics

3 w. ago State pension age 'delayed' for people due to retire from next year

The state pension age is currently set at 66 for both men and women - but this is due to rise to 67, starting from next year

Politics

3 w. ago DWP to check bank accounts of benefit claimants under new powers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants in a bid to tackle fraud and prevent overpayments

Economics

3 w. ago Exact amount your state pension could increase by next year revealed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published figures this week showing that earnings growth between May and July this year was 4.7% with pensions set to rise from April

Politics