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...
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...
Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...
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 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...
Thousands of pensioners who lost access to the Winter Fuel Payment due to a previous overhaul may now be eligible to receive it again. Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility May Impact...
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...
In a few days, this petition has quickly accumulated over 130,000 signatures in order to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This week, the WFP was altered by the Labour...
The research shows that by 2026 million pensioners could suffer from so-called “retirement tax” on their state pension. Labour will hold the current tax threshold at £12,570 up to 2027-28....
Winter Fuel Payments will be replaced by a newly introduced devolved lump sum from the Scottish government later on this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) is set to...
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...
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...
Approximately 12.7 million individuals in the United Kingdom are currently receiving State Pension, indicating a significant reliance on this fundamental form of assistance. As reported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the New State Pension, applicable to claimants post April 6, 2016, amounts to a maximum of £221.20 per week. For recipients of the Basic State Pension, the earlier iteration, the weekly amount is £169.50, contingent upon classification under Category A or B. The amount you receive is contingent upon the accumulation of National Insurance years prior to reaching the age of 66. A minimum of 10 years is required to be eligible for any financial benefits. Therefore, if you are approaching the age of 66, it is imperative to promptly assess your entitlements. Your State Pension age also serves as your Pension Credit qualifying age, yet there is a particular stipulation for men born before December 6, 1953. Should you seek information on when you are eligible to start receiving benefits, the 'Check your State Pension age' page on the GOV.UK website provides comprehensive guidance. Upon attaining State Pension age or Pension Credit age, certain benefits become inapplicable. According to Turn2us, specific benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions are no longer attainable. Here is an overview of the benefits that will continue and those that will cease upon reaching State Pension age. List of Benefits Pensioners...
Starting April 2025, state pension claimants could see a significant boost, with an increase of up to around £937, as Triple Lock's recent projections suggest. Final figures will be confirmed...
Elderly people (Pensioners) in the UK are getting ready for a possible big tax hit if Labour wins the next vote. But even if the Conservatives stay in control, retired...
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...
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...
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. ...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...
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 Housing Benefit is now part of Universal Credit for those of working age, but remains available for those over State Pension age and for specific types of accommodation. Understanding...
On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a tax cut plan for millions of pensioners, thereby raising the importance of the elderly electorate in the forthcoming elections in July....
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...
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...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the UK Government are urging Welsh pensioners to check their eligibility for a potential increase of £900 a year as part of...
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....
An emerging online petition advocates for equitable treatment, urging all individuals over retirement age to receive the updated State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, highlighting the disparity faced by those...
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,...
Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...
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...
Following an incorrect amount of tax being charged on pension income, HMRC has refunded more than £42 million in pension tax overpayment refunds in the first quarter of 2024. HMRC...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out to provide financial relief to senior citizens who are facing an escalating cost of living. The scheme, which is aimed...
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 the Institute for Fiscal Studies, more than half a million of UK pensioners will face paying income tax for the first time this week. Tax Burden on UK...
It is commonly believed that the British government, a body elected by the people, mostly by its pensioners, always has their interests at heart. However, this perception is not entirely...
UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...
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...
Pensioners have encountered an unforeseen financial setback, as newly disclosed figures reveal the imposition of an "emergency" income tax bill, reaching as high as £55,000 for some individuals, subsequent to...
State pensioners are being informed that the expected £900 increase from the 'Triple Lock' policy is intended to balance the reduction in the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. This comes ahead...
The DWP and HMRC are urging millions of households to act quickly or risk losing thousands of pounds in benefits. Millions of Households at Risk of Losing Up to £8,400...
Recently released figures show that the expected £655 pay rise in April 2025 is unlikely to happen. Instead, people can now expect £11.50 less per month than originally anticipated. Under...
According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures, 6.4 million people were claiming Universal Credit as of the end of January 2024. This figure comprises 2.4...
The Scottish Parliament has demanded “full compensation” for the WASPI (Women against State Pension Inequality) generation of state pensioners. Scottish Government Backs Resolution for WASPI Compensation as Pressure Mounts Following...
