9 h. ago Six DWP benefits you are not eligible for on reaching State Pension age

State Pension age matches your qualifying age for Pension Credit, unless you are a man born before December 6, 1953

Politics

13 h. ago State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million 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

14 h. ago WASPI women warn Labour at risk of losing seats due to State Pension age compensation

New research also indicates proposed changes to PIP could prove costly for the UK Government at the next election.

Events

29 h. ago London Eye breaks down as tourists stranded in pods on hottest day of year

One of London's most popular tourist attractions broke down this afternoon (May 1) as engineers rushed to the scene to fix it, leading to a delay in people boarding the wheel

Politics

3 d. ago New UK Government plans to make maximising State Pension payments simpler

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

Politics

3 d. ago Disgruntled French workers encouraged to arrive late in protest over pension age rise

Artists created an AI ‘minister of latecomers’, who encourages people to compensate for years lost, and a tool calculating exactly how late to turn upChanges to France’s pension system have been a hot potato for French presidents for decades, bringing disgruntled people on to the streets, leading to civil unrest and nationwide strikes that have brought the country to a standstill.Two years ago, in the face of bitter opposition, Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, passed a law raising the general retirement age from 62 to 64 and the issue appeared to have been put to bed. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Older people urged to get help claiming new Pension Age Disability Payment worth up to £441 a month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

6 d. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

7 d. ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

Politics

8 d. 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

8 d. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes rollout of new payment for pensioners by Scottish Government

The Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) was introduced by Holyrood to replace Attendance Allowance.

Politics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis issues new State Pension age change compensation warning to all WASPI women

The consumer champion has joined forces with WASPI and Independent Age to warn 1950s-born women of a dangerous ‘new trend’.

Events

8 d. 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

9 d. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes rollout of new payment for pensioners by Scottish Government

The Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) was introduced by Holyrood to replace Attendance Allowance.

Politics

9 d. ago Major update issued as DWP benefit paying up to £441 a month scrapped for good

Under the management of Social Security Scotland, the name of the benefit Attendance Allowance will change to Pension Age Disability Payment, and it will be the 15th benefit administered by the Scottish benefits department overall

Economics

9 d. 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

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago UK state pension age to increase to 67 in 2026: who is affected?

Another increase in the UK state pension age is planned between 2044 and 2046. Will these changes impact you, and how can you check your state pension age?

Politics