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 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…
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Individuals born in these specific years are set to experience a 12-month delay in receiving their state pension due to policy changes. State Pension Changes May Affect Individuals Born in...
Almost 12.7 million people across the UK have now reached State Pension age; this number includes over 1.1 million residing in Scotland. Most retirees consider contribution-based benefits as their main...
Over 221,000 individuals from across the UK have signed an online petition initiated by Age UK, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overturn the decision that requires means testing for...
Women who qualify for state pensions could be due a major windfall thanks to a little-known gap in the system which can result in backdated payments of up to £45,604. The...
Although the rules for Winter Fuel Payments have becomes stricter, reducing eligibility for many, there are still various benefits payment and cash handouts that those of state pension age can...
A recent survey conducted by Just Group, which is a specialist in the later life, on 1,050 retired and semi-retired individuals has revealed that there is a significant lack of...
According to the latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), State Pension currently provides regular financial help for 12.7 million seniors across the country, including more than...
Millions of people over state pension age in Great Britain could be failing to claim extra payments of more than £9,544 each year, simply because most of them do not...
Following the Labour Party's victory in the general election on 4 July, millions of older people in the UK can expect the triple lock policy, which guarantees safe payments of...
The State Pension currently provides a regular income for almost 12.7 million seniors across Great Britain, including more than 1.1M residing in Scotland. The payment is managed by the Department for...
People on the New State Pension will get up to £221.20 each week during the current fiscal year, however, standard payments are usually made every four weeks — around £884.80...
Older people have the opportunity to boost their state pension, which could earn them around £300 a year, by claiming a National Insurance perk from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)....
According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK inflation rate for May fell to its lowest point in almost three years. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.0%...
According to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the total number of people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance almost hit 1.6 million by...
Reaching State pension age does not automatically initiate payments; pensioners must actively apply for their pension. Indeed, some people prefer to defer payment of their pension while continuing to work....
More than one million Scottish residents over the State Pension age will be able to receive two new devolved benefits beginning before the end of the year. Scottish Government Introduces...
A notable mistake made by HMRC has led to the notification of individuals, women regarding owed funds resulting from inaccuracies, in state pension calculations. Who Is Impacted by the State...
Under the Triple Lock program, around 9.7 million pensioners receiving the Basic State Pension could see their weekly benefits increase by up to £40 per month. If the Conservatives and...
The Woman Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has recently issued a scam alert to thousands of people across the country in response to allegations of fraudulent compensation claims. Campaigners are...
According to the most recent data available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), about 12.7 million seniors nationwide, including over a million retirees residing in Scotland, presently receive...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a full progress report on the Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative into State Pension underpayments. This aims to rectify...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on the status of the State Pension Underpayments Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative. State Pension Underpayment: Progress...
People born in certain years are set to see a significant increase in their state pension from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), amounting to more than £600 a year. ...
One of the largest unions in the country, Unite, is advocating for the reduction of the state pension age to 65 years old to guarantee "a respectable retirement for everyone."...
According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, the State Pension provides vital financial support to approximately 12.7 million people in the United Kingdom, including more...
More than one million individuals over State Pension are set to get a series of one-off payments worth nearly £370 before the end of this year by the Scottish Government...
The DWP announces crucial support for people of State Pension age facing disabilities: eligible individuals may now receive an extra £326 monthly. State Pension Age Individuals Eligible for Additional Benefits...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently published an update on the matter of compensation for millions of WASPI women affected by the change in State Pension age....
People over State Pension age who live in five Scottish local councils will be the first in the country to be eligible for a new disability payment beginning in October. Introduction...
