40 h. ago 42 brilliant photos capturing the thrill of summer holidays in Scotland during the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s

Sheer delight is etched upon the faces of these youngsters racing home from school to get their summer holidays started.

Culture

44 h. ago DWP boost as 402,000 PIP claimants could be entitled to more cash

The Department for Work and Pension says that 402,500 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are not receiving the correct amount

Politics

45 h. ago DWP state pension warning as thousands missing out on £25,000 worth of payments

Pensioners who have moved abroad have seen their state pension payments remain at the same rate they were when they left, as they are not entitled to an uplift - even though they are British nationals

Events

47 h. ago New DWP update on State Pension payments for people not due annual uprating

Nearly half a million people will not get new State Pension payments of up to £230.25 per week this year.

Economics

2 d. ago Winter fuel payments could be returned to ALL pensioners this year but some will repay it

The Treasury is reportedly looking at linking the payments to people's incomes instead of pension credit, which could mean the universal benefit is restored then recouped

Economics

4 d. ago State Pension back payments of up to £8,377 due for women in their 60s and 70s

The DWP has published a new update on historical State Pension errors due to missing Home Responsibilities Protection.

Economics

5 d. ago Over 700,000 pensioners urged to claim DWP income boost ahead of Winter Fuel Payment changes

An additional 58,000 households are now receiving Pension Credit payments.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP state pensioners born before certain date could claim £1,362 a month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) are paid independently of the state pension. They are not means-tested but can be a big help

Economics

5 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits in Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

6 d. ago The deadlift difference: is this the exercise you need for an active and pain

Life is easier with a strong, flexible body – and this weightlifting move will help with everything from rearranging the furniture to picking up your groceries. You might even learn to love the barbellOne of the lovely things about getting older is realising there’s always something more you should be doing to look after your body. Did I say lovely? Obviously I meant tedious. But how you feel about it doesn’t change the facts. If you take the slightest interest in your health, and want to stay strong, mobile and pain-free in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, you’ll have to pay attention to the exercises that many of us avoid in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Or, in my case, until you’re 61¾.Like deadlifts, which help with one of life’s most basic tasks – bending over and picking stuff up. Training these also involves bending over and picking stuff up – usually a barbell, but sometimes a kettlebell or pair of dumbbells. “Here’s a few things deadlifts help with,” says Laura Kummerle, a Georgia-ba...

Events

8 d. ago Winter fuel payment: Options to reintroduce the benefit for millions of households

The decision to make the Winter Fuel Payment available only to those who claim pension credit last year meant those claiming the benefit fell by almost 90% and saved around £1.5 billion a year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates

Economics

1 week ago £303 annual State Pension payment boost for older people with grandchildren

Older people could boost their State Pension by more than £6,000 over a typical 20-year retirement.

Economics

1 week ago DWP to make State Pension changes to help Brits receive 'higher' payments

The full new State Pension currently stands at £230.25 per week, which is around £11,973 for the 2025/26 financial year alone

Economics

1 week ago Older people can 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

1 week ago Pensioners with health issues urged to claim new benefit after Attendance Allowance ends in Scotland

Pension Age Disability Payment is only available for older people with a Scottish postcode.

Politics

1 week ago Exact number of years people need to work to get full New State Pension rate from DWP

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics

2 w. ago 11 amazing inventions from the 60s and 70s which changed our lives

The 60s and 70s were memorable for their bold fashions, groundbreaking music and giant leaps in human achievement, like the moon landings.

Politics

2 w. ago Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before any Winter Fuel Payment changes

An announcement on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility changes is not expected until the Autumn Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago Older people urged to check for historical State Pension payment error worth over £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP mistake sees over 12,000 Brits receive £8,300 state pension payout

HMRC has been writing to thousands of older Brits over the last few years after confirming a major administration error had occurred, which caused thousands to have lower state pension payments than they should've

Economics