7 h. ago State pensioners may be missing out on nine freebies and discounts worth £7,814

There is plenty of DWP support available to state pensioners that they may be unaware of

Economics

25 h. ago Pensioners could be missing out on £8,110 – see if you're eligible for freebies

Pensioners could benefit from a range of perks that don't require repayment, and you could be missing out on thousands of pounds in freebies that you're entitled to

Economics

36 h. ago Martin Lewis takes swipe at UK Government over Winter Fuel Payments as reports of U

Millions of pensioners missed out on payments of up to £300 over winter to help with higher heating bills.

Politics

54 h. ago National Teacher Appreciation Day 2025: The best deals, freebies and discounts for educators

National Teachers’ Day falls on May 6 this year

Economics

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment cuts hit 36,000 pensioners in South Lanarkshire ahead of crunch by

EXCLUSIVE: Data from the Scottish Parliament’s independent research unit showed that 36,057 pensioners in the council area are now missing out on the £300 payment.

Economics

5 d. ago OAPs can get 10 freebies and discounts worth £14,214 in May – see if you're eligible

State pensioners could potentially boost their income even further by claiming one DWP benefit that can unlock a raft of freebies and discounts worth up to £14,214.20

Economics

6 d. ago DWP Pension Credit alert as thousands of people in one group 'missing out'

The Government is being urged simplify the Pension Credit application process and increase a benefit to help one group of people who may be missing out

Events

7 d. ago I turned 66 and my state pension boost was STILL missing: Frustrated retirees attack 'terrible' top

A reader whose £900 went missing for nearly a year, says: 'I think my position and that of many others, who are probably in a worse situation, is truly disgusting.'

Events

1 week ago How to claim pension tax relief: Are YOU missing out on an HMRC refund?

Plenty of eligible higher and additional rate taxpayers fail to claim the pension tax relief they are due. Here's our guide to getting a refund...

Economics

1 week ago State pension: How to check yours, how to buy missing years and everything you need to know

Figuring out what you’ll have saved up for retirement can be a daunting task – here’s what you need to know

Economics

2 w. ago Workers could get a £1,000 pension boost as DWP proposes new rule for providers

Millions of workers are missing out on their hard-earned pension savings

Economics

2 w. ago Police concerned for missing pensioner, 75, as search launched

Carole was last seen in Hazel Grove

Events

2 w. ago New State Pension rates due this month will not be paid to 450,000 older people

Nearly half a million people will not get new State Pension payments of up to £230.25 per week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago Universal Credit claimants can unlock £10,250 in savings with freebies

Universal Credit offers a lot more than just a monthly payment, with claimants able to access a range of freebies and discounts that could save them thousands of pounds

Economics

3 w. ago Search launched to trace West Lothian pensioner who went missing overnight

Police say they are becoming increasinly concerned for Elizabeth Hamilton who was last seen at 4pm on Wednesday.

Events

3 w. ago Heartbreak as search for missing pensioner, 80, stood down after three weeks

Brian Fletcher parked his car by a main road and has not been seen since

Events

3 w. ago All the freebies and discounts for pensioners including NHS prescriptions and council tax help

It comes as the full new state pension has risen from £221.20 a week to £230.30 a week, while the full basic state pension has gone from £169.50 a week to £176.45 a week

Economics

4 w. ago Martin Lewis’ MSE issues warning as thousands miss state pension deadline after HMRC error

This weekend gone was your last chance to purchase missing National Insurance years dating back to 2006 - but MSE reports that the website where you make the top-ups was mistakenly taken offline early

Events