10 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent message over £6,000 State Pension boost

The money-saving expert appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier this week to provide a checklist for those aged between 40 and 73 to see if they can boost their State Pension by as much as £6,000

Economics

35 h. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

7 d. ago Thousands of unpaid carers to receive £587 in extra payments this year

People making a new claim for Carer Support Payment before April will qualify for the first payment of £293.50 before summer.

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 10 health conditions could get up to £434 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Economics

8 d. ago Fears British pensioner held by the Taliban along with his wife could die before he is released as family issues health update

The daughter of an elderly British couple imprisoned in Afghanistan for unclear reasons says that she worried her parents could die in jail as their health deteriorates. 

Society

1 week 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

1 week ago Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks over safety issue

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says panel may fall off pick-up truck causing a ‘road hazard’

Politics

1 week ago Pensioners in 13 council areas can apply for new health benefit next week

A new devolved payment will replace Attendance Allowance for 169,000 people by the end of this year.

Politics

2 w. ago Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother saysA TikTok star who died after consuming a poisonous substance she bought online told an NHS support worker about the purchase a month before her death, an inquest has heard.Imogen Nunn took a poisonous substance and died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023. The 25-year-old, who was deaf, raised awareness of hearing and mental health issues on her social media accounts, which gained more than 780,000 followers.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Pensioners with health issues could get nearly £6,000 in extra payments this year

Nearly 1.7 million Attendance Allowance claimants will receive up to £441 each month from April.

Economics

2 w. ago Tensions grow over UK government plan to cut welfare payments

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall prepares to slash spending on health-related benefits

Politics

2 w. ago DWP 'to rethink' controversial PIP freeze as millions of Brits set to lose out

The DWP's controversial plans to stop Personal Independence Payment (PIP) increases could be ditched, according to reports. PIP is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for those aged 16 to State Pension age

Politics

2 w. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim £434 monthly health payment

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners could be due up to £9,960 in extra payments this year by claiming two DWP benefits

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

2 w. ago Netflix viewers issued £1,000 warning as new celebrity talk show drops

Even if you pay for your Netflix subscription, you'll still be at risk of receiving a hefty fine if you press play on a new show taking the streaming service by storm

Events

2 w. ago Martin Lewis lists four conditions that entitle state pensioners to an additional £109

The Manchester-born Money Saving Expert founder explained that those with 'Parkinson's or physical disabilities, dementia or terminal illness' should be eligible for an extra payment.

Economics

2 w. ago People over State Pension age urged to claim new health payment worth up to £108 each week

Nearly 170,000 people on Attendance Allowance will move to a new payment this year.

Economics

3 w. ago Important Attendance Allowance rules those over pension age must follow to avoid a penalty

Attendance Allowance payments are for those over State Pension age with a disability or health condition - and there are key guidelines claimants must follow

Politics

3 w. ago Government's £6billion benefits crackdown: Sick and disabled face huge cuts as Rachel Reeves scrambles to curb soaring welfare bill

Some £5billion of the savings will come from making it harder for people to qualify for Personal Independence Payments - a benefit designed to help with the extra costs caused by disabilities.

Economics