14 h. ago Three extra DWP cash payments you may be eligible for if you receive Pension Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues a series of payments to people over the State Pension age throughout the year - Here's everything you need to know

Economics

15 h. ago State Pension age to go up in 2026 for people who were born in these years

The State Pension age in the UK is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase expected to be completed for all men and women across the country by 2028

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31 h. ago DWP to send letters to people born on certain dates as state pension age to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

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35 h. ago People over State Pension age with health issues due up to £1,362 each month this year

Nearly 1.7 million pensioners are receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

62 h. ago People over State Pension age could be due up to £374 in extra payments this year

People over 66 could be eligible for three separate cash payments due over the new financial year.

Economics

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

More than 124,500 people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for a heart condition.

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3 d. ago People over State Pension age can check if they need to pay any tax using DWP online tool

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until the 2028/29 financial year.

Economics

3 d. ago UK State Pension age set to rise next year for people born between certain dates

State Pension age was previously set to rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046, with the first rise from 66 to 67 set to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

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3 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland no longer able to claim Attendance Allowance from next week

Older people in 17 council areas can already claim Pension Age Disability Payment.

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4 d. ago New State Pension age set to rise in 2026 for people born in certain years

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

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1 week ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 each month

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

Economics

1 week ago People over State Pension age on a low income could be due £4,300 income top

Single pensioners with a total weekly income of less than £227 or £346 for couples could be entitled to Pension Credit.

Economics

2 w. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

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2 w. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly half a million people will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7.

Economics

2 w. ago Planned State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

2 w. ago State Pensioners entitled to 11 perks and benefits in April with plenty of freebies

People who are state pension age are entitled to a host of benefits, discounts and perks that are made are available from the government, local councils, charities and companies

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3 w. ago Pensioners face 'odd' letter from HMRC amid calls for urgent action to be taken

The latest figures for wages show an increase of around five per cent which means people of state pension age, born before 1959, could be dragged into paying income tax due

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3 w. 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

last month State Pension age set to rise from next year for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the whole of the UK by 2028

Politics