Tag: Pension Credit
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. …
£4,200 Easter income boost for some older people if they take action
The Department for Work and Pensions has provided an update on Pension Credit claims, and it could mean more support for older people in time for Easter Sunday …
State pensioners given 11 freebies and discounts worth £8,827 in February
Pensioners feeling the pinch after January can boost their yearly income with more than £8,000 worth of free handouts this month. …
State pensioners given £300 DWP boost if they have six-digit code
Pensioner households need to check their bank accounts for a six-digit code. …