44 h. ago People nearing State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

44 h. ago All the money changes coming in 2026 from wage increase to state pension update

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns readers about all the planned upcoming financial changes in 2026 and what they could mean for you

Economics

50 h. ago People could be due tax refund of nearly £4,000 after taking money out of pension pots

HMRC issued £48.7m in refunds between April and June last year for overpaid tax on pension withdrawals with the average refund worth around £3,800

Economics

56 h. ago Brits taking pension lump sums could be owed almost £4k from HMRC

New figures suggest many people are owed refunds

Economics

58 h. ago People taking money out of pension pots could be due tax refund of nearly £4,000

More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed earlier this year.

Economics

61 h. ago New update on calls for £25,140 personal tax allowance for pensioners

More than 51,400 people have signed an online petition proposing the introduction of a new tax code for people over State Pension age.

Economics

64 h. ago People on New or Basic State Pension can change monthly payments to weekly

A former DWP employee shares how the frequency of State Pension payments can easily be changed to weekly.

Economics

3 d. ago More people in work set to pay higher rate of tax in Scotland next year

Experts say one in four workers in Scotland will pay higher rate of tax next year.

Economics

3 d. ago Full list of benefits only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Politics

4 d. ago New DWP update on State Pension annual uprating and income tax threshold

The Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until April 2030.

Economics

4 d. ago More than 320,000 Brits hit with tax bills over £1,000 on their state pension

MORE than 320,000 pensioners are paying at least £1,000 or above in tax on their state pension. The number of pensioners who have been hit with four figure tax bills soared from 249,000 to 320,000 in the last year alone, an increase of 71,000, according to official figures. The new state pension is currently worth...

Economics

4 d. ago Scottish Budget: The truth behind the SNP's big claim about income tax

Don’t be fooled into thinking that Scotland is a low-tax country by talk of 55 per cent of people paying less than those south of the border

Economics

5 d. ago Pension Credit eligibility explained as 760,000 missing out on £4,300

People over the state pension age could be due £4,300 from the DWP each year on top of their state pension payments

Economics

5 d. ago Retirement expert shares five top tips to boost your pension pot this year

Even if retirement is a few years away, these tips can help improve your finances in later life.

Economics

5 d. ago New DWP update for pensioners claiming £4,300 State Pension top

Pension Credit claims can also be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP urged to change State Pension payment inheritance rules for family members

An online petition proposes individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension

Economics

6 d. ago State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to start rising from from April

Economics

6 d. ago What does tax relief really mean? Explaining the pension superpower you need to know about

The ‘hidden hero’ can add serious income to your retirement savings

Economics

6 d. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

8 d. ago Race to secure new board at £70bn pension fund Northern LGPS

One of Britain's largest town hall pension funds is scrambling to find a new management team despite a Government deadline being less than three months away.

Economics