3 h. ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of 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

45 h. ago What is Pension Credit? How much is it and application eligibility

Many pensioners are leaving hundreds of pounds unclaimed each year 💷

Politics

46 h. ago State Pension payment delays for older people set to retire before year ends

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance Contributions.

Economics

67 h. ago Novak Djokovic, 38, breaks down in tears on court after emotional tribute to late ‘tennis father’

NOVAK DJOKOVIC broke down in tears on court as a poignant tribute was paid to his late former coach Nikola Pilic. The Croatian, who began coaching Djokovic when the tennis superstar was just 12-years-old, died aged 86 in September. Pilic, who himself achieved a world No6 ranking, set up his own academy post-retirement - with...

Events

2 d. ago Pensioners making a claim for new health benefit this month could receive bonus payment

Pension Age Disability Payment has now replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

3 d. ago DWP extra State Pension payment, and how to tell if you can claim money

The 'Over 80 Pension' is available in the UK for some people - here's what you need to know

Economics

4 d. ago Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Pensioners in rural areas are missing out the most, new analysis reveals

Economics

6 d. ago People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this month

Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment this year.

Economics

8 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: pension move keeps pensioners' HMRC fuel, heating allowance payments safe from tax

A smart pension tweak could mean hundreds more in your pocket this winter 🔥

Economics

8 d. ago New State Pension update for thousands of people missing out on annual payment rise

Nearly half a million pensioners will not receive the annual uprating in April.

Economics

9 d. ago Two found dead in flooded basements as New York hit by rainstorm

Separate incidents see bodies pulled from basements in Brooklyn and Manhattan as heavy rain closes roads and causes delays Two people died in flooded New York City basements Thursday during a rainstorm that shut down roadways and caused airport delays, authorities said.A scuba team recovered the body of a 39-year-old man after firefighters received a call of a person trapped in the flooded basement of a townhouse in Brooklyn at about 4.30pm, police said. A video posted online showed firefighters carrying the victim away through calf-deep water on the street. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Ryanair key change for passengers 'in 2 weeks' amid 'caught out' concern

Expert says people need to prepare in advance or 'face delays when you get to the airport'

Events

1 week ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners can claim winter heating payments worth up to £305

You will be eligible for the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment if you live in Scotland and you were born on, or before, September 21, 1959

Economics

1 week ago Change means 600,000 to miss £300 winter fuel payment for 12 months

People born 'one day late' could miss the £300 winter fuel payment due to state pension change in 2026

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners can claim winter heating payments of up to £305 until next March

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most older Scots, but some will need to claim.

Economics

2 w. ago Serco NorthLink Ferries: Vehicles damaged and travel delays expected after cargo shift aboard MV Hamnavoe

People are being advised to ‘expect delays’.

Transport

2 w. ago New PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance weekly payment rates from April

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the new State Pension and benefit payment rates at the Autumn Budget.

Politics

2 w. ago State pensioners may need to fill in HMRC form after key date

Payment rates for the state pension increase each year

Politics