3 h. ago DWP confirms 700,000 people ‘will not be affected’ by PIP reforms

Nearly 700,000 people over the State Pension age currently claim PIP - but they are not likely to be affected by reforms, according to a government minister

Politics

5 h. ago People on State Pension or benefits could cut broadband bill to under £20 next month

Simple way to access cheaper broadband packages and boost your household budget this summer.

Economics

6 h. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

8 h. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

10 h. ago People on New State Pension on track for monthly payments of £971 from next April

The annual uprating will be announced at the Autumn Budget but pensioners can start calculating the Triple Lock uplift now.

Economics

3 d. ago Florida Gov. DeSantis on pace to break death penalty record with execution of mistaken

The state is on track to execute at least eight people within seven months

Politics

3 d. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

4 d. ago Older people with eyesight issues could be due up to £441 extra every month

Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment can provide financial support for people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions.

Economics

5 d. ago Older people urged to check for State Pension back payments worth over £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

6 d. ago People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. ago Check if you are due pensioner heating payment worth up to £305 this winter

People over State Pension age in Scotland, England and Wales will receive between £100 and £305 this winter.

Economics

1 week ago State Pension inheritance rule helps more than two million people boost payments by over £5,000

More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.

Economics

1 week ago Call for council tax discount for all people over State Pension age as bills soar

The 'legislate for a council tax discount for all pensioners' petition has been posted on the UK Government's petitions-parliament website

Economics

1 week ago New call for full State Pension for half a million older people after Winter Fuel Payment U

Around 453,000 pensioners are living in a country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government.

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges specific group of older people to check for State Pension compensation

Adult Dependency Increases were extra amounts paid to pensioners who had a dependent spouse below State Pension age.

Politics

1 week ago Pension Credit payment rules older people should know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

1 week ago People on Basic State Pension payments urged to check for historical DWP errors

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

Economics

1 week ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics