2 h. ago Calls for DWP State Pension age to be lowered 'immediately' for certain people

A petition is calling for certain people to be able to claim their State Pension "immediately" as the age is set to be increased next year

Politics

3 h. ago DWP State Pension could be boosted by £4,000 a year after 'five minute call'

Experts are advising pensioners to check they are not missing out on thousands in additional support by submitting a simple claim

Economics

5 h. 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

5 h. ago Thousands will receive DWP State Pension at different date than normal in May

State Pension payments will be affected for thousands of people across this country this month due to another bank holiday taking place in May

Politics

7 h. ago Pensioners urged to make 5 minute DWP call to boost state pension by £80 a week

Around 750,000 people across the UK are not receiving the correct state pension amount they're entitled to

Economics

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Thousands of GCSE pupils to receive exam results via app this summer

Exam certificates will go digital for some students this year as part of an Education Record app to be introduced by the Government.

Politics

6 d. ago DWP issues Pension Credit update as pensioners getting £3,900 boost quicker

The benefits and pensions department confirmed that around 78% of all new claims were processed within the planned timescale - this is a small increase from the 77.7% of claims in 2023-24

Economics

7 d. ago DWP ‘working hard’ to speed up new claims for £4,300 State Pension top

People making a new claim for Pension Credit could have an award decision by the end of July.

Economics

7 d. ago Key DWP benefits you lose access to after reaching State Pension age

The State Pension is a financial lifeline for 13 million people across the UK, according to new data from the DWP, with the regular payout currently up to £230.25 a week

Politics

7 d. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

The State Pension provides financial support for 13 million across the UK - here are the benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

Politics

1 week ago Six DWP benefits you are not eligible for on reaching State Pension age

State Pension age matches your qualifying age for Pension Credit, unless you are a man born before December 6, 1953

Politics

1 week 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

1 week 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 Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

Transport

1 week ago Tens of thousands in remote areas to receive faster broadband

The upgrade is part of work to tackle digital exclusion.

Politics

2 w. ago Older people urged to check new State Pension rate for payment error

A former DWP employee explains how to check the annual State Pension uprating letter for payment errors.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments due to bank holiday next week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to bank holidays in May.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP to make two changes to State Pension from May that could give some £921

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two major changes to the State Pension payment dates in May that will affect millions of Brits – and could even make more money

Economics

2 w. ago DWP state pension error as thousands owed up to £11,725 in underpayments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released its latest figures on state pension errors, with hundreds of millions of pounds having been paid in arrears to those who were underpaid

Economics