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According to new estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK inflation fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in April as energy prices fell further. Consumer...

There is one simple but profoundly impactful step in personal finance that many people ignore. Called by Martin Lewis "the most lucrative thing" for over-40s and under-73s, this financial strategy...

Sir Stephen Timms, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee, has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride in response to an oral evidence session that took place last...

An online petition with over 59,500 signatures has been started to demand a weekly State Pension payout of around £550 to bring it into compliance with the National Living Wage....

The Scottish Government is planning to replace Winter Fuel Payments with a newly distributed lump sum to be expected later this year. Scottish Government Proposes State Pension Age Winter Heating...

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics, the State Pension is currently offering a regular financial income to approximately 12.7 million older individuals across the country,...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has stated that he can “rule out” raising the State Pension age in order to support the UK Government's proposal to abolish National...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that women affected by state pension underpayments are now falling into back payments averaging around £5,000. These arrears arise from the...

A Member of Parliament has drawn attention to a problem involving a substantial number of divorced individuals who may have been overlooked in the DWP's State Pension benefit calculation, potentially...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a wide range of financial support schemes for older people, of which the state pension is one of the most important. However,...

Approximately two million people in the United Kingdom suffer from impaired vision or a degenerative eye condition. More than 59,267 working-age persons under 65 receive additional financial assistance through Personal...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to State Pension claimants to collect £1,319 per month. Over 1.5 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance are expected to...

Workers are being urged to verify their State Pension contributions and seize the chance to refill any missing payments before a deadline. People who failed to update their contributions have...

Alan Brown, an SNP MP, has asked the UK government to "do the right thing" and the Labour Party "to commit" to his State Pension Age (Compensation) Bill "if they...

The British Treasury has recently made a key announcement that will bring relief to many people, particularly women aged between 60 and 70. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) started reaching...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 3.5 million persons in the UK were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as of the end of January...

DWP Attendance Allowance (AA) is a significant financial benefit for people over State Pension age. In particular, it benefits those with health problems such as arthritis and back pain, which...

According to current statistics, approximately one million households in the UK could lose up to £6,500 in state pension due to a simple oversight in claiming child benefit. Shockingly, child...

In accordance with the government's commitment to the Triple Guarantee, April's increase in the state pension should provide people aged 65 and over with a boost to their income. New...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to implement a significant increase in state pension rates. UK pensioners are set to receive a substantial increase in state pension...

The impending challenge of funding a substantial wave of retirements has grown too significant to overlook. As the ageing population increases, the strain on state pension systems becomes an undeniable...

Britain's system faces the stark reality of struggling to meet the needs of an ageing population, warns Andy Briggs, the chief executive of life insurer Phoenix Group. Retirees are at...

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....