22 h. ago State pensioners given 6pm deadline to speak to DWP about Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of state pensioners are set to receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year but the state pension age change determines who will get this and how to opt out before tax recovery

Economics

24 h. ago New call for all people over State Pension age to get a Council Tax discount

A new online petition is calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics

26 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment qualifying begins for millions of people over State Pension age

Qualifying week for Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Age Winter Heating Payments runs from September 15 to 21, 2025.

Economics

3 d. ago More people are avoiding retirement in a bid to live longer and avoid loneliness

The state pension age is currently 66, but is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046

Politics

3 d. ago Expert explains how pensioners can get £450 extra in fuel payments this winter

An expert has explained how pensioners can receive an extra £450 in payments to help with electricity and gas bills this winter.

Economics

3 d. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline 'in days' for certain groups of pensioners

The UK Government will automatically issue up to £300 to eligible pensioners to help with heating bills during the winter months - but there is an opportunity to opt-out for some people

Economics

4 d. ago DWP benefits and discounts list for people over State Pension age

DWP has a range of benefits and discounts available to people over State Pension age

Politics

4 d. ago £203 heating help this winter for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79

Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of £305.

Economics

4 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline next week for specific group of pensioners

The qualifying week for this year’s Winter Fuel Payments starts on Monday, September 15.

Economics

4 d. ago Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

5 d. ago BBC expert says millions getting DWP letter about £300 payment from October

BBC Morning Live presenter says 'qualification week' coming up but four groups are 'not eligible' for winter fuel payment

Economics

5 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £110 every week

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP rules on number of years you need to work to get full State Pension

The State Pension is a regular payment from the UK Government that you can claim when you reach the State Pension age

Economics

6 d. ago State Pensioners in these six groups set to be denied DWP's £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will not be handing out the £300 Winter Fuel Payment to six groups of state pensioners this year - here's everything you need to know

Economics

6 d. ago DWP to deny thousands of people the £300 Winter Fuel Payment

There are six groups of people who will not be eligible for the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to 300 to eligible households

Economics

6 d. ago The freebies and discounts over 60s can claim before reaching state pension age

There are a wide selection of discounts you can get if you're over 60, including free bus travel and prescriptions

Politics

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment text warning to all pensioners due energy help this year

Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills.

Events

7 d. ago Millions more on State Pension to be hit with bill this year

The number of people of State Pension age has increased to 13 million, according to the latest DWP figures

Economics

7 d. ago What is Pension Age Disability Payment and who can claim up to £441 every month

The devolved benefit has replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland and aims to help older people with long-term health conditions.

Economics