12 h. ago Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year

HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

13 h. ago State Pension age set to rise next year for people with specific birthdates

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

16 h. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,300

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months.

Economics

21 h. ago People 'urged' to check if they're owed an average of 3,800 for simple mistake

People who access their pension could be entitled to significant cashback

Politics

30 h. ago People reaching 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

35 h. ago People on New State Pension could be due £967 every month from next April

People on the maximum rate of the Basic State Pension could see monthly payments rise to £741 under the Triple Lock.

Economics

55 h. ago People withdrawing cash from pension pot could be due tax refund of around £3,800

More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June.

Economics

8 d. ago Pensioners fear ‘never retiring’ over housing costs, new research reveals

An increasing number of older people are being forced to work beyond pension age due to rising housing costs, new research has revealed.

Economics

8 d. ago Benefit that 'can't overlap' with state pension could stop at 66

People entitled to the full state pension and Carer's Allowance payments won't be able to get both but are urged to still claim their entitlement

Politics

3 w. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

3 w. ago People on Basic State Pension urged to check for historical DWP payment errors

Historical State Pension errors mostly affect women who can ask the DWP to recalculate their payments.

Economics

3 w. ago State Pension checks people need to do before major change in April

The State Pension age is set to start increasing next year and be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

3 w. ago Key checks people should do before Pension age rise next year

This will be the first in a series of planned increases to the State Pension age, with a further rise from 67 to 68 to be implemented between 2044 and 2046.

Politics

3 w. ago Retirees need to work this many years to get full New State Pension

The State Pension provides a regular financial income for 13 million older people across the UK

Economics

3 w. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

3 w. ago New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Economics

4 w. ago DWP giving bonus payment to people getting state pension, PIP and other benefits

You have to be receiving one of the following benefits in the 'qualifying week' - which is usually the first full week of December - to get the bonus from the DWP

Economics

4 w. ago DWP state pension warning for people who earn more than £597 a year

The State Pension increased by 4.1 per cent from April, but this could lead to some pensioners being caught out by HMRC if they earn more than £597 a year

Events

4 w. ago DWP August payment dates confirmed as thousands to get benefits or state pension early

People receiving benefits and state pension might need to brace for a major payment change next month

Economics

4 w. ago People on State Pension, PIP and other benefits due extra DWP payment later this year

People will receive the one-off payment from the DWP if they are eligible during the qualifying week in December.

Economics