Tag: Pension Credit
Martin Lewis urges 700,000 Brits to act before weekend to secure winter fuel payment
The MoneySavingExpert has issued an urgent call to action for people to help elderly relatives, friends or neighbours to check their eligibility …
Warning as pensioners missing out on Winter Fuel Payments – check if you’re affected
Uptake of Pension Credit varies across the country, with a neighbourhood in Warrington seeing just 1.0% of the area’s pensioners receiving the benefit. …
‘I applied for Pension Credit – and this one thing absolutely enraged me’
Those entitled to pension credit have until December 21 to apply to receive this year’s winter fuel payment. …
DWP confirms plans to merge two major benefits
A new system will see two major benefits merged together as the DWP works to streamline the support system for some pensioners …
Up to 40,000 more UK households get TV Licence bill reduced to £0
Since July, an extra 42,500 pensioners are now in receipt of Pension Credit and will receive the Winter Fuel Payment which may entitle them to a free TV Licence. …
State pensioners on ‘higher income’ urged to get £3,900 a year
Pensioners who earn higher amounts can still get an average of £3,900 from the benefit despite their income. …
Winter fuel payment delays as pensioners rush to apply for Pension Credit
A rush to sign up for Pension Credit, which allows low income pensioners to quality for the Winter Fuel Payment, has created delays in processing applications …
POLL: Should the winter fuel payment be reinstated for pensioners now to clear backlog?
A reported backlog of Pension Credit claims has raised questions about the Winter Fuel Payment. …
Martin Lewis issues warning to state pensioners after energy bills change
Money expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to state pensioners over a change to daily standing charges. …
DWP issues important Pension Credit update with deadline days away
Data shows that just over half of recent Pension Credit claims processed were not awarded, according to government data obtained by a wealth management firm …
