13 h. ago Extra cash for living costs available to DWP State Pensioners who meet criteria

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

13 h. ago DWP State Pensioners could be owed extra cash for living costs

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

36 h. ago Three extra DWP cash payments you may be eligible for if you receive Pension Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues a series of payments to people over the State Pension age throughout the year - Here's everything you need to know

Economics

66 h. ago Pension Credit rules older people need to know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics

66 h. ago Pension Credit payment rules people should know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP to target pensioners most likely to be eligible for £4,300 boost in new plans

The DWP has confirmed it is working with HMRC to use data more efficiently to identify people who are most-likely to be eligible for Pension Credit, allowing the DWP to "target them directly"

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms new plans to help identify pensioners eligible for £4,300 annual income boost

An estimated 760,000 older people are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

1 week ago DWP issues new Cold Weather Payment update as 1.4million receive £25 payment

Overall, Cold Weather Payments went to 1.4million households across England and Wales this winter and over £9million of the energy support went to those claiming Pension Credit

Economics

1 week ago DWP 'to check pensioners' bank accounts' in new crackdown on benefit fraud

The DWP has confirmed that it will use new powers to check the bank accounts of state pensioners on Pension Credit and two other benefits in a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud

Economics

1 week ago HMRC benefit that has now ended with claimants told 'you must respond'

People who claimed the benefit will need to move onto Universal Credit or Pension Credit

Politics

1 week ago People over State Pension age on a low income could be due £4,300 income top

Single pensioners with a total weekly income of less than £227 or £346 for couples could be entitled to Pension Credit.

Economics

1 week ago All the DWP and HMRC benefit rates increasing today, including State Pension and Universal Credit

Most benefit rates are going up today as the new tax year begins - here is a full list of all the major benefits increasing and by how much

Politics

2 w. ago New DWP plans to help older people claim income boost worth over £4,200

An estimated 760,000 people over 66 are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

2 w. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 from this month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP scrapping major benefit from this weekend with no further payments made

A 'very small' number of people who are not eligible for Universal Credit or Pension Credit will see their Tax Credit claims closed on April 5

Politics

2 w. ago Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,200

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help next winter.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP warning to pensioners as they risk missing out on monthly payment unless they do this one thing

The Department for Work and Pensions oversees a means-tested benefit known as Pension Credit, which is designed to boost the income of those aged 66 and over on a tight income

Events

2 w. ago Exact dates DWP and HMRC benefits will rise in April including State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates are set to go up by 1.7% in April but the date they increase on will vary depending on the type of benefit

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of benefits to rise in April including Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants - including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

Politics

3 w. ago Payment rules older people on DWP benefit need to know before booking any holidays

Nearly 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Politics