Tag: Pension Credit
DWP to send out letter that could add £4,200 to State Pension payments
The DWP is set to issue letters to millions of people in March and it’s important to check the information enclosed …
Pensioners driven to despair by DWP red tape and up to 450 questions
The arduous process can take over four hours with professional help, and even longer for those struggling through it alone. …
DWP confirms more than 100,000 new Pension Credit applications in one year
The DWP has confirmed a huge rise in Pension Credit applications in the last year – and almost 1.4 million people are currently receiving the benefit …
DWP update on full list of all the benefits and discounts for State Pensioners
The DWP has published a full list of the benefits and discounts available to people over State Pension age, after a question in the Commons asked for details …
State pensioners issued £300 Winter Fuel Payment deadline by DWP
Pensioners don’t have long left to claim their Winter Fuel Payment for this year which is worth up to £300. …
DWP pension: Thousands of over 80s could be missing out on extra cash
With 12.9 million pensioners relying on the State Pension for their daily needs, financial support for older citizens remains a hot topic …
WASPI women among those urged to claim boost worth over £4K – Check your eligibility
There are 760,000 people estimated to be eligible for the benefit who have not claimed it …
Thousands of over-65s can claim £4,200 with a few steps
The DWP has issued a warning to thousands of people who are missing out on financial support they’re entitled to and could claim ahead of reaching State Pension age …
State pensioners can reduce TV Licence bill to £0 in 16 minutes
Pensioners can avoid paying the TV Licence fee which is rising to £174.50 from April. …
DWP tells UK households ‘you don’t have to pay it back’ after pension mistake
An error saw the DWP overpay more than £500 million of State Pension and Pension Credit payments into accounts. …
