Millions on DWP benefits and State Pension to have April payment hike 'delayed'
Despite the new rates kicking in on April 7, claimants will not see the higher payments until the following month.
Older people urged to claim £4,200 income top-up before reaching State Pension age
In the Independent Age video, Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at the charity, shares essential tips on applying for Pension Credit. She explains that the benefit tops-up income from State ...
The DWP benefits and payments only available to people over State Pension age
Meanwhile, some 8.8m retirees receive up to £678 each pay period through the Basic State Pension. It's crucial for those ...
DWP tells UK households ‘you don’t have to pay it back’ after pension mistake
An error saw the DWP overpay more than £500 million of State Pension and Pension Credit payments into accounts.
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Pension warning as millions missing out on £720 cash boost
A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments ...
State pension payments and benefits only they can claim - full list
It's not means-tested, but the amount you receive depends on how many qualifying years of National Insurance Contributions or ...
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Almost 500,000 pension credit claimants missing out on free TV licence
Some 475,000 pensioners over-75 are yet to claim a free TV licence, but taking up the concession would blow an £83m hole in ...
People over State Pension age due DWP letter next month which could boost income by over £4,000
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 12.9 million people claiming the State ...
Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments
Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is ...
State pensioners born before 1959 can add extra £5,644 to pension with DWP benefit
State pensioners born before 1959 can add up to £5,644 extra per year to their pension pot with a little-known benefit.
DWP sending 13 million on state pension letter next month detailing cash boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to send out a letter to all 12.9 million people claiming the State ...