17 h. 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

46 h. 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

51 h. 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

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

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 Calls for DWP State Pension age to be lowered 'immediately' for certain people

A petition is calling for certain people to be able to claim their State Pension "immediately" as the age is set to be increased next year

Politics

1 week ago DWP state pension age rising next year for people born in these years

The state pension age - which is when you can claim the DWP's state pension - is 66 years old for both men and women. However, it will be rising next year

Politics

1 week ago State pension age to rise in 2026 for people born in these years

It's vital to stay informed about these forthcoming changes, particularly if you have a retirement plan in place

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2 w. ago Financial tasks people nearing State Pension age should check before retirement

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

Economics

2 w. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

2 w. ago Older people with any of these health conditions could be due up to £110 each week

Pensioners may be eligible for extra financial support to help them stay independent in their own home for longer.

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension age set to rise to 67 for people born in these years

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

Politics

2 w. ago New way for pensioners 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.

Economics

2 w. ago Millions warned State Pension faces 2027 income tax bill as more retirees slip into personal allowance

The government has confirmed that an estimated 8.51 million people of State Pension age paid income tax in the 2024/25 financial year

Economics

2 w. ago Over 8.5 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until the 2027/28 financial year.

Economics