41 h. 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.

Politics

42 h. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people born on these dates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 in the coming years - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to check what the change means for them

Politics

44 h. ago New way for older people to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Politics

69 h. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people with these birthdates

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

Politics

3 d. ago Nearly 9 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until April 2028.

Economics

7 d. ago Parents warned child benefit could stop if they don't act ahead of looming deadline

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning parents that they need to take action to avoid missing out on Child Benefits which could be worth thousands of pounds each year

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7 d. ago People over certain age urged to claim £303 state pension boost

HMRC will add National Insurance credits to your State Pension if you look after a child related to you under the age of 12 - this can be worth a few thousand pounds over a typical 20-year retirement

Economics

8 d. ago People over state pension age may be due benefits worth thousands

There are a range of discounts, benefits, and grants available to those over the state pension age - and you could be eligible without even knowing it

Politics

8 d. ago DWP announces state pension age change for people born after specific date

The state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 next year, with the change set to affect those currently in their 50s and early 60s who may have to work for longer as a result

Politics

1 week ago Pensioners with health issues urged to claim new benefit after Attendance Allowance ends in Scotland

Pension Age Disability Payment is only available for older people with a Scottish postcode.

Politics

1 week ago Brits could get extra £1,362 a month from DWP if they have these medical conditions

More than 1.7 million people over state pension age across Great Britain will receive up to £1,362 each month through a combination of two separate payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Economics

2 w. ago People over State Pension age with health issues due up to £1,362 each month

Over 1.7 million pensioners are receiving additional financial support through disability benefits.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners in Scotland to get winter heating payment of up to £305 by specific date this year

Over one million people over State Pension age will receive a minimum of £100 from the Scottish Government.

Economics

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

Nearly half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago More than one million pensioners now pay higher rate income tax as frozen thresholds continue to bite

Some 904,000 people state pension age or older are paying 40% income tax while 124,000 pay 45%, according to a freedom of information request.

Economics

2 w. ago New DWP update for older people on PIP ahead of welfare reforms next year

Nearly 700,000 people of State Pension age are receiving PIP payments of up to £749.80 each month.

Politics

3 w. ago People reaching State Pension age 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

3 w. ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check state pension age

The state pension age in the UK for men and women is 66 - but this is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028

Politics

3 w. ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check State Pension age ahead of change

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

3 w. ago State Pension age set to start rising for people born in these years from 2026

The State Pension age is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028

Politics