12 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.

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26 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.

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60 h. 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.

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61 h. 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

62 h. 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

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63 h. 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.

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3 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.

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3 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

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4 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

4 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.

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6 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.

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6 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

6 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.

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6 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.

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8 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

9 d. ago People over state pension age may be due benefits worth thousands

There are a range of discounts, benefits, and grants available to those over the state pension age - and you could be eligible without even knowing it

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9 d. ago DWP announces state pension age change for people born after specific date

The state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 next year, with the change set to affect those currently in their 50s and early 60s who may have to work for longer as a result

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9 d. ago Adele Roberts shares concerning health setback after cancer remission

The 46-year-old, who was declared cancer-free in June 2022, posted a picture on Instagram from a hospital waiting room on Thursday

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9 d. ago Denmark raises retirement age to 70: Could Britain follow suit with the state pension?

The Government is required by law to review the state pension age periodically. But the last two reports recommended speeding up increases - then went ignored.

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1 week ago Pensioners with health issues urged to claim new benefit after Attendance Allowance ends in Scotland

Pension Age Disability Payment is only available for older people with a Scottish postcode.

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