11 h. ago DWP benefits and perks available when you reach State Pension age

The DWP provides a range of benefits to those who have reached State Pension age, with some 13 million people across the UK now in receipt of the contributory benefit

Politics

11 h. 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

59 h. ago DWP names seven benefits pensioners can get but there's one you won't get

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a range of benefits and payments available to people who have reached State Pension age

Politics

68 h. 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

3 d. ago People over State Pension age with poor hearing 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

4 d. ago State Pension age to change in 2026 for people who were born in certain years

The increase is expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

4 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost monthly income to over £1,600

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

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners with poor eyesight 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

6 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland may need to claim devolved heating payments of up to £305

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most people, but some need to claim.

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people to check State Pension age as changes start next year

The increase in the state pension age is due to be completed across the UK by 2028

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges people in their 60s to check State Pension age before changes start next year

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

Politics

1 week 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 for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

1 week ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by up to £694

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

1 week ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 every week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago People working past State Pension age this year due wages boost from employer

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages

Economics

1 week ago DWP payment worth up to £441 if you can provide seven things

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

1 week ago Older people making a new claim for disability benefits 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

1 week ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of 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 Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

2 w. ago State Pension age rises in 2026 for people with these specific birthdates

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