1 hour ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

3 h. ago DWP urging people to check State Pension age as changes coming for people born in 11 month window

People with certain birthdays will see their state pension age increased to 67 from May next year

Politics

6 h. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

24 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

27 h. ago DWP ‘considering’ how proposed PIP eligibility changes will affect claimants over state Pension age

Reforms to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start from November next year.

Politics

47 h. ago WASPI women make progress in court review bid over State Pension age changes

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign group has announced it has cleared a significant hurdle in its battle for a High Court challenge.

Events

62 h. ago DWP State Pension change for people born between these dates

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028.

Politics

4 d. ago WASPI women announce new update in challenge for State Pension age change compensation

The WASPI campaign says they have been given a green light for High Court challenge.

Politics

4 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

4 d. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people born on these dates

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 in the coming years - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to check what the change means for them

Politics

4 d. ago New way for older people to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Politics

5 d. ago New State Pension age set to change next year for people with these birthdates

The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

5 d. ago Sam Thompson reveals Ben Shephard’s advice helping him push through injury in Soccer Aid challenge

EXCLUSIVE: The TV and radio favourite says he’s a ‘broken man’ as he enters the penultimate day of his gruelling 260-mile challenge — but vows to ‘hobble’ to the finish line if he has to, having already raised over £600,000

Events

6 d. ago Nearly 9 million people of State Pension age will pay tax on retirement income this year

The Personal Allowance will be frozen at £12,570 until April 2028.

Economics

6 d. ago Ombudsman proposes changes to interest levels applied to compensation

The ombudsman can currently direct businesses to pay 8% interest on top of the compensation for the period their customer was out of pocket.

Politics

7 d. ago Sam Thompson gives a major update on his relationship with Samie Elishi as he kicks off first day of gruelling Soccer Aid challenge

The I'm A Celeb star, 32, has been given the task to travel a mammoth 260-mile journey on both bike and foot to deliver the Soccer Aid match ball to its new home in Old Trafford.

Politics

8 d. ago DWP state pensioners born before certain date could claim £1,362 a month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) are paid independently of the state pension. They are not means-tested but can be a big help

Economics

8 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits in Scotland

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

8 d. ago New WASPI online map shows position of every MP on State Pension age change compensation

New research from the WASPI campaign finds 134 MPs who previously backed compensation, no longer do so.

Politics

9 d. ago People over certain age urged to claim £303 state pension boost

HMRC will add National Insurance credits to your State Pension if you look after a child related to you under the age of 12 - this can be worth a few thousand pounds over a typical 20-year retirement

Economics