7 h. ago Record number of retirees apply to claim pension credit in bid to claw back their winter fuel payments, official figures show

Some 300,000 pensioners applied for pension credit this tax year, of which 235,000 were made after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the payment would be means tested.

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14 h. ago Thousands waiting for winter fuel payment despite DWP processing record claims

The number of claims for pension credit reached a record high following changes to the winter fuel payment

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19 h. ago The 12 DWP and money changes that are coming in March including train fares and benefits

Changes include rising train fares, changes to Universal Credit and Winter Fuel Payments ending - here's everything you need to know.

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37 h. ago Trump says US will not make Ukraine security guarantees ‘beyond very much’ and Kyiv can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live

Trump also announced Zelenskyy would visit the White House on Friday to sign the mineral deal The Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and Russia were being prepared. In his daily media briefing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said there were no current plans for Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump to speak directly on the phone.The Kremlin said it declined to comment on any aspect of a proposed US-Ukraine deal allowing the US to extract rare minerals from Ukraine in lieu of payment for military support until there were official statements. Russia’s president on Monday evening offered to sell Russian rare earth minerals to US companies, including minerals from the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Trump says Zelenskyy will sign minerals deal on Friday with US getting ‘our money back’ – Ukraine war live

Trump made the comment during a cabinet meeting at the White House on WednesdayThe Kremlin said on Wednesday that expert level talks between the US and Russia were being prepared. In his daily media briefing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said there were no current plans for Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump to speak directly on the phone.The Kremlin said it declined to comment on any aspect of a proposed US-Ukraine deal allowing the US to extract rare minerals from Ukraine in lieu of payment for military support until there were official statements. Russia’s president on Monday evening offered to sell Russian rare earth minerals to US companies, including minerals from the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Urgent winter fuel payment scam warning as fraudsters use new trick

A new scam is being used in a bid to steal money from unsuspecting shoppers. Criminals are claiming to help people cut their winter fuel bills, but it's a scam

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47 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for all people over State Pension age in Scotland

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £303 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

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51 h. ago People urged to watch out for fake winter fuel bill help in new phone scam

International criminals are tricking people into handing over full access to their bank account.

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67 h. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

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3 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 from April

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

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3 d. ago DWP urges older people to make online claim for £4,200 State Pension boost

The DWP says the application process for claiming Pension Credit takes just 16 minutes online.

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4 d. ago Was licence fee payers' cash given to Hamas? Kemi Badenoch writes to BBC boss demanding action over Gaza documentary scandal

In an excoriating letter seen by the Daily Mail to BBC chief Tim Davie, Mrs Badenoch called for an inquiry to investigate any 'potential collusion with Hamas' and 'the possibility of payment' to its officials.

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6 d. ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

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7 d. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

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9 d. ago Scottish Labour faces ‘challenge’ to win next Holyrood elections, Sarwar reveals

Exclusive: Increases in support for Reform UK and Scottish Greens suggest a comfortable win for the SNP in 2026Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has admitted his party faces a significant challenge to win the next Holyrood elections after its popularity slumped in the polls.His party’s support has fallen by half since the chancellor cut the winter fuel payment and raised national insurance costs last year, leaving it trailing behind the Scottish National party (SNP). Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scottish Labour faces ‘challenge’ to win next Holyrood elections, Sarwar admits

Exclusive: Increases in support for Reform UK and Scottish Greens suggest a comfortable win for the SNP in 2026Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has admitted his party faces a significant challenge to win the next Holyrood elections after its popularity slumped in the polls.His party’s support has fallen by half since the chancellor cut the winter fuel payment and raised national insurance costs last year, leaving it trailing behind the Scottish National party (SNP). Continue reading...

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9 d. ago DWP warns some payments could be delayed for millions in April

The annual DWP uprating will be applied to benefits and the State Pension on April 7

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9 d. ago DWP issues warning to anyone over 66 planning a holiday this year

Officials issued an alert to Pension Credit recipients who are planning on travelling this year, regardless of the duration of their trip

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1 week ago Three in four pensioners are cold in their own homes this winter

Age UK is campaigning against the Government's decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment, and will deliver a petition to Number 10 Downing Street today.

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1 week ago Pension Credit rules older people need to know before booking any holidays abroad this year

Nearly 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

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