Tag: Pension Credit
State pensioners will lose free TV Licence and energy bills discount from September
State pensioners face a huge cut to their benefits including TV Licence and energy bills discount in September. …
Calls for discounted tariffs on water and energy bills as price cap hike looms
A group is calling for “swift action” from the Government to ensure pensioners have enough to live on. …
Charities ‘overwhelmed’ by pleas from pensioners worried about staying warm
Age UK says it has seen a 40 percent increase in calls to its helpline and a 200 percent rise in the number using its online benefits calculator. …
Pensioners could save up to 43% on broadband with high street provider deals
Pensioners and people living in vulnerable homes could be missing out on huge savings on their broadband as there are a number of excellent deals available for them to take advantage of from a variety of providers …
Ofgem price cap rise before Winter Fuel Payment – how to get up to £300 benefit
The energy price cap is set to rise by £149 in October, while changes to the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility mean only 1.5 million pensioners will benefit …
DWP issues State Pension ‘check now’ warning as thousands missing out on £300 payment
There are around 1.4 million pensioners receiving Pension Credit, with an estimated 880,000 households eligible for support but yet to claim. …
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Key dates and eligibility rules explained
The amount you get will vary depending on your situation, with some benefits and ages qualifying …
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to check if they’re eligible for benefit
One million pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, a benefit they’re eligible for and could give them access to the newly restricted Winter Fuel Payments …
Winter fuel payment nightmare for Keir Starmer as hated change ‘has £4bn DWP problem’
More people will likely apply for Pension Credit in order to be eligible for winter fuel payments under Labour’s new policy – but contradictorily, this could actually slash savings. …
Hard-up pensioners should get Pension Credit automatically demands pensions expert
Former minister Steve Webb says the system needs to change. Today, up to 800,000 pensioner households are going without Pension Credit despite being eligible. …
