44 h. ago Payment rules older people on DWP benefit need to know before booking any holidays

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

Politics

48 h. ago DWP explains state pension letter about 'directly taking funds' from bank accounts

State pension payments are increasing 4.1% next month

Economics

59 h. ago Pensioners on Attendance Allowance due up to £1,362 each month from April

The annual uprating will see weekly State Pension and benefit payments rise on April 7.

Economics

61 h. ago DWP urges people not to miss out on State Pension boost before cut

People have until April 5 to buy back National Insurance years going back as far as 2006.

Politics

4 d. ago Older people claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in one week

The majority of new applicants for Pension Age Disability Payment are aged 70 or over.

Politics

5 d. ago £203 energy bill help for people aged between 66 and 79 due later this year

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP warning for half a million state pensioners who will miss out on £470

This year, state pension payments are rising in line with wage growth, which was 4.1% - but half a million older Brits won't see any increase at all

Economics

6 d. ago AD FEATURE: Disabled pensioners in Scotland urged to apply for new benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment is designed to support pensioners who require significant care and assistance

Politics

8 d. ago State Pension claimants can still boost payments before next month

Usually people can only pay voluntary contributions for the past six tax years, and after the April 5 deadline this year the normal six-tax year time limit will apply

Economics

9 d. ago New update on calls to make State Pension payments exempt from income tax

More than 104,000 people have signed an online petition calling for State Pensions to be exempt from income tax.

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioner told 'be patient and wait' over £15k state pension top

Christopher Dehn, pictured, who handed over huge sum to Government months ago says he feels let down by the 'chaotic' system.

Economics

9 d. ago Older people can also claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

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

Economics

9 d. ago People urged to maximise State Pension payments before deadline next month

People have until April 5 to fill any gaps in their National Insurance going back as far as 2006.

Economics

9 d. ago State Pension back payments of up to £7,859 due for women in their 60s and 70s this year

HMRC has issued nearly 400,000 letters to older people whose State Pension may be underpaid.

Economics

1 week ago HMRC issues State Pension alert to thousands of women in their 60s and 70s

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to women in their 60s and 70s who may be missing out on State Pension payments - as they may be entitled to Home Responsibilities Protection

Events

1 week ago HMRC warning for anyone who had a baby in the 1980s or 1990s

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a stark warning to anyone who had a baby in the 1980s or 1990s, as they could be missing out on valuable state pension payments

Events

1 week ago New State Pension payments set to rise to £921 each month from April

The full Basic State Pension will increase to £705 every four weeks from April 7.

Economics

1 week ago People due to retire could receive New State Pension payments for over 30 years

There were an estimated 611,719 people aged 90 or more across the UK in 2023.

Economics

1 week ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,200 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

1 week ago The vital number which decides if you qualify for full state pension when you retire

The full new state pension payment is £221.20 per week: here's how many qualifying years you need for the maximum amount payable, and how to understand National Insurance contributions

Politics