7 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

14 h. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £441 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Economics

30 h. ago Simple number plate checker will show if you must pay £150 DVLA car tax increase

Motorists need to know if they are liable for the extra charges in Vehicle Excise Duty which came into force last month and there's an easy way to find out

Economics

30 h. ago Thousands more driving tests to be available from next month

To slash waiting times, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said that the DVSA will release at least 10,000 extra tests each month

Politics

35 h. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £441 each month

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

Economics

38 h. 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.

Economics

53 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

54 h. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

3 d. ago Oday Dabbagh in Aberdeen future latest as Hampden hero delivers honest Scottish Cup Final confession

The hitman fired Jimmy Thelin and Co back to Hampden next month after his extra-time winner against Hearts

Politics

5 d. ago State pension age set to go up in 2026 for people born between these years

State pension age will be increasing next year from 66 to 67. The rise will be implemented in phases, with phase one in 2026 allowing some to still receive a pension at 67

Politics

5 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 10 health conditions could get up to £441 each month

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

Economics

5 d. ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

Politics

6 d. ago DWP makes huge change to Carer's Allowance that could get you an extra £333 a month

The Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a change to Carer's Allowance - and it means thousands more people will be able to claim the benefit

Economics

7 d. 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

Politics

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

9 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.

Economics

9 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