421 results for "State Pension"

The government is preparing to deliver an update on compensation for WASPI women, who were affected by changes to the state pension age. Following a damning report by the Parliamentary…

Reaching State Pension age opens the door to a wide variety of financial benefits designed to ease the burden of living costs in retirement. Yet many retirees remain unaware of…

State pensioners in the UK may finally see their Winter Fuel Payment rise to meet soaring energy costs. Advocates argue that without increased support, millions could face a harsh winter…

State Pensions are set to rise by 4.1% in April 2025, thanks to the Triple Lock. Full New State Pension recipients will see weekly payments increase, with annual boosts of…

UK pensioners owed millions get long-overdue DWP payments, with back pay up to £11,900 to correct missed pension increases.

State pensioners are expected to receive a special winter fuel payment shortly, so they are advised to check their accounts.

Octopus Energy is taking the initiative to provide financial support to some of the UK's most deprived households over the winter.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will automatically pay millions of state pensioners and recipients of specific benefits this December. This payment is called the Christmas Bonus.

The State Pension increase in April could leave millions of pensioners may find themselves approaching or exceeding the income tax threshold.

Eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payments has changed, affecting millions of state pensioners, meanwhile Banks are offering free money to customers who switch accounts before the winter fuel eligibility shift.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urgently reminding state pensioners to claim Pension Credit to potentially increase their state pension.

How does contracting out your additional state pension affect your retirement benefits, and what should you look out for?

State pensioners face income problems even after a threefold increase, as the loss of the winter heating allowance offsets the gains.

UK pensioners could receive extra payments and energy bill help this winter, but recent changes to eligibility may leave many without support.

This week, millions of pensioners await crucial CPI figures to determine their State Pension increases for 2025/26, which may significantly impact their finances.

New evidence indicates that a new group of state pensioners appear to have errors on their state pension and could claim up to £12,400 worth of back payments.

State pensioners will soon get letters from the DWP confirming their eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment.

State pensioners born before certain years may qualify for a yearly boost of £2,991 due to a change in the state pension system.

State pensioners are being warned by HMRC that they could be hit with a £665 tax bill, which includes those who have lost Winter Fuel Payments.  

Martin Lewis is advising state pensioners that they can get £11,600 handouts by making a single phone call.

State pensioners are warned to unplug devices that use electricity while on standby to save on rising energy bills, especially with the £300 Winter Fuel Payment cut.

HMRC may notify hundreds of thousands of older women that their state pension entitlement has been affected by missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) periods in their National Insurance records.

Finance expert Martin Lewis has issued an important warning to state pensioners born after 1951 about a helpful strategy to potentially secure a staggering amount of cash.

State pensions in the UK are expected to rise by up to £461 in April 2025, thanks to a 4% wage growth under the triple lock system.

State pension age increases are driving people to retire later, with 2024 seeing the highest average retirement age since records began.

Peoples' retirement plans are being impacted by the changes brought to the state pension age. Many are forced to stay in work to be able to secure a comfortable retirement.

State pensioners born in these specific years will notice their Winter Fuel Payment increase by £100 if they qualify for the payment.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering pensioners up to £3,900 through Pension Credit. A simple five-minute task could help you find out if you qualify for additional…

State pensioners may miss out on a £400 increase in payments as uncertainty surrounds state pension adjustments for next year.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined four reasons why some state pensioners might not be eligible for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year.

State pensioners living in certain areas in the UK can benefit from the Winter Heating Payment, a lesser-known scheme aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months.

New rules cut Winter Fuel Payments for many pensioners, with Pension Credit promoted as a replacement, but some will still miss out.

Many State Pensioners are still suffering from the new Labour Government's unexpected change that will see Winter Fuel Payments  be delivered to only about 1.5 million pensioners this year to help plug a...

Starting Monday, 16 September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing new rules that will limit Winter Fuel Payments. DWP Faces Criticism Over Winter Fuel Payments and Pension...

Martin Lewis is encouraging individuals to check to see whether they can increase their state pension by up to £74,000. This however only applies if they are of the appropriate age. Deadline...

Under the triple lock, the full new state pension should increase by over £500 to £12,020 per year starting  April 2025. However, this amount is still far below  what is required...

Finance Guru Martin Lewis urges state pensioners to make a single phone call to receive a £11,300 benefit. Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim Pension Credit Amid Winter Support...

The Department for Work and Pensions provides an advantageous program for state pensioners, in addition to top-up payments. The DWP has confirmed that older individuals in a specific age bracket will...

A report claims that the new full state pension will increase by over £400 per year. According to the BBC, Treasury calculations show that the pension might be increased as...

This September, state pensioners could receive a cash boost, with households that include a member on the state pension possibly qualified to receive freebies and discounts worth up to £3,262....

State pensioners who do not receive Pension Credit may still qualify for support through an extended scheme from Octopus Energy. This follows the UK Government’s decision to stop the annual...

The newly elected Labour Government plans to raise the state pension age 71 as concerns over the retirement benefit's affordability arise. State Pension Age Could Rise to 71 as Labour Consider Changes...

Financial expert Martin Lewis is advising state pensioners to see if they qualify for an extra £988 per year from the Government. State Pensioners Can Boost Income with Pension Credit...

Over 12million retirees are expected to see their income rise by 4.5% starting April 2025. They were previously hoping to get 5.7%, however, those hopes have rapidly been crushed as...

According to the latest figures issued the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, average regular earnings growth decreased by to 4.5% (with bonuses) in the three months leading to June. This...

According to Sir Steve Webb, a former LIb Dem pensions minister, new evidence indicates that mistakes are still being made when it comes to State Pension payment claims. State Pension...

A sum of £150 is expected to be automatically deposited into the bank accounts of English, Scottish, and Welsh state pensioners following the Government’s Warm Home Discount scheme this winter....

Starting from October 21, 2024, a new disability benefit will be introduced in Scotland to replace the Attendance Allowance for people over State Pension age. The benefit will first become...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important warning to state pensioners who claim Tax Credit. The individuals concerned will be sent a letter in the post...

Later this year, old age pensioners will receive a notification about getting extra money. A significant number of elderly people’s bank accounts will increase in November when the Warm Home...