12 h. ago State Pension age set to rise from next year for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the whole of the UK by 2028

Politics

34 h. ago Martin Lewis says people with these conditions could be owed £109 a week

Martin Lewis has urged Brits to check if they're entitled to extra money through Attendance Allowance - which is a benefit that is awarded to people over state pension age

Economics

36 h. ago New State Pension age set to rise next year for people born in certain years

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

Politics

38 h. ago DWP stands firm on decision not to pay women State Pension age compensation

More than 160,000 people have signed an online petition that has now been debated by MPs.

Economics

55 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

58 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

65 h. ago DWP 'to rethink' controversial PIP freeze as millions of Brits set to lose out

The DWP's controversial plans to stop Personal Independence Payment (PIP) increases could be ditched, according to reports. PIP is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for those aged 16 to State Pension age

Politics

4 d. ago People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

5 d. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim £434 monthly health payment

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP to send letter to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details

The DWP is set to send out vital letters to millions of people of State Pension age in the coming weeks, with the information contained inside being very important

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis says people with these conditions could get £109 a week from DWP

Martin Lewis has explained how Attendance Allowance works for people over state pension age who need extra help or supervision because of a disability or illness

Economics

5 d. ago ADRIAN THRILLS reviews Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation by Edwyn Collins: He's still ripping it up after his life

Announcing a series of live shows last week, Edwyn Collins (pictured) declared that the autumn dates will be his last ever UK performances.

Politics

6 d. ago Grim life expectancy figures could prove promising for state pension age

The state pension age is set to increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028 and 68 by 2046 - but this could be delayed as life expectancy rates have fallen in recent years

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago MPs to debate WASPI women's calls for State Pension age compensation next week

A debate on the WASPI petition calling on the UK Government to compensate all 1950s-born women will take place on March 17.

Politics

6 d. ago State pension age changes may be reviewed as UK life expectancy 'falls'

Pension Minister Torsten Bell has said that the future rises to the state pension age may need to be reviewed as Brits face a slowing down in life expectancy

Politics

7 d. ago People over State Pension age urged to claim new health payment worth up to £108 each week

Nearly 170,000 people on Attendance Allowance will move to a new payment this year.

Economics

7 d. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly 75,000 people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for back pain.

Economics

8 d. ago Important Attendance Allowance rules those over pension age must follow to avoid a penalty

Attendance Allowance payments are for those over State Pension age with a disability or health condition - and there are key guidelines claimants must follow

Politics

8 d. ago DWP benefits worth up to £1,362 each month set to rise for people with health issues

The uprating exercise from the Department for Work and Pensions will see pensioners on Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland receive more money

Economics