Tag: Pension Credit
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. …
Over a million households could be eligible for free TV licence
This could save families nearly £200 a year …
DWP letters could lead to extra £4,200 for many people
The DWP letters are expected to arrive next month. …
