10 h. ago State pensioners born before key year told of two benefits they can claim worth £9,640

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has two benefit schemes open to those born before 1959 which are aimed at boosting the income of Britain's pensioners

Economics

62 h. ago ‘Sick of this’: Erin Patterson told friends she wanted ‘nothing to do’ with in

Victorian supreme court shown Facebook messages in which murder accused vents frustration at estranged husband’s parents Who are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial?Erin Patterson told a Facebook group chat “this family I swear to fucking god” and said she wanted “nothing to do” with her parents-in-law, according to messages shown in a Victorian court.Messages written by the user Erin Erin Erin, which the court has previously heard was one of three Facebook names used by Patterson, also included saying she was ““sick of this shit” and “fuck em” about the parents of her estranged husband Simon. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income by over £10,000 this year

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

4 d. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

5 d. ago Thousands of Brits told to be on 'high alert' after major hack compromises private data

People who have claimed legal aid since 2010 were told to be on 'high alert' for suspicious activity after a 'significant amount' of private information was hacked

Events

6 d. ago DWP update on neglected plan to boost state pension for people born by 1944

The extra payments kick in when you reach a certain age

Politics

7 d. ago People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

9 d. ago Weight loss jab users told to make key 'change' before coming off drug

Experts have warned weight loss injections could be a 'treatment for life' unless changes are made

Events

9 d. ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check state pension age

The state pension age in the UK for men and women is 66 - but this is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028

Politics

1 week ago HMRC sending important letters to parents urging them to take action before July

Parents of teenagers will receive a letter about their Child Benefit claim.

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges people born on certain dates to check State Pension age ahead of change

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

Politics

1 week ago State Pension age set to start rising for people born in these years from 2026

The State Pension age is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028

Politics

1 week ago Arsenal told THREE signings are needed in key summer transfer window after £750m oversight

Gary Neville reveals where Gunners must strengthen this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to end trophy drought

Economics

1 week ago DWP state pension age rising next year for people born in these years

The state pension age - which is when you can claim the DWP's state pension - is 66 years old for both men and women. However, it will be rising next year

Politics

1 week ago DWP health benefit set to be cut for 150,000 people under new rules

The new rules will hit people who claim a DWP health benefit, with around 150,000 people set to see their payments cut or withdrawn altogether under the controversial changes

Politics

1 week ago State pension age to rise in 2026 for people born in these years

It's vital to stay informed about these forthcoming changes, particularly if you have a retirement plan in place

Politics

2 w. ago State pension to rise in 2026 for people born in these years

The State Pension age in the UK is currently set to start rising from 66 to 67 from 2026, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for men and women by 2028

Politics

2 w. ago Inside Labour's benefits rebellion as Keir Starmer faces biggest revolt yet

One MP told The Mirror of those previously wavering on a key benefits vote: 'A lot of people have now decided they are more frightened of the voters than they are of the whips'

Politics

2 w. ago Child Benefit payments will stop for thousands of parents at the end of this month

You can claim Child Benefit if you're responsible for a child under the age of 16, or if they are under the age of 20 and still in approved education or training

Society

2 w. 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