4 h. ago People due to retire could receive New State Pension payments for over 30 years

There were an estimated 611,719 people aged 90 or more across the UK in 2023.

Economics

7 h. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

19 h. ago The vital number which decides if you qualify for full state pension when you retire

The full new state pension payment is £221.20 per week: here's how many qualifying years you need for the maximum amount payable, and how to understand National Insurance contributions

Politics

23 h. ago New calls to issue Winter Fuel Payments to millions of people on Basic State Pension

Nearly nine million people are in receipt of the Basic State Pension.

Economics

30 h. ago DWP State Pension warning to parents and carers between 1978 and 2000

The DWP is urging parents and carers to check their National Insurance records as some may be missing out on State Pension payments that they are entitled to

Events

31 h. ago People need to work this number of years to get full New State Pension payments in retirement

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £221.20 each week when they retire.

Economics

44 h. ago DWP sends letter to 'everyone' in the UK with important state pension update

The DWP is now sending letters to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details. The letters are being sent to people who were born in and around 1959, or in the years before.

Politics

45 h. ago People over State Pension age to get payment of up to £305 later this year

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £305 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. ago DWP to send letter to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details

The DWP is set to send out vital letters to millions of people of State Pension age in the coming weeks, with the information contained inside being very important

Economics

5 d. ago Brits urged to check State Pension letter for error worth £11,905 on average

The DWP is currently checking tens of thousands of State Pension payments for errors and back payments of up to £11,905 on average

Economics

5 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

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

Economics

6 d. ago New calls to increase Basic State Pension payments to £221 each week

The full Basic State Pension is currently worth £169.50 each week.

Economics

7 d. 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

7 d. ago New State Pension update for half a million older people not due payment uprating next month

Nearly half a million pensioners will not receive the annual DWP uprating this year.

Economics

7 d. ago New calls to make State Pension payments exempt from income tax

The Personal Allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 until the 2028/9 financial year.

Economics

7 d. 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

8 d. ago DWP benefits worth up to £1,362 each month set to rise for people with health issues

The uprating exercise from the Department for Work and Pensions will see pensioners on Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland receive more money

Economics

8 d. ago Bereavement support payment: how much will UK allowance benefit rise in April 2025

Starting in April, many payments will get a much-needed boost to support families 💰

Politics