Tag: Pension Credit
Pension credit fears as wait times double after winter fuel axe
The total number of outstanding applications waiting to be processed has rocketed by 125%. …
Winter Fuel Payment cuts have ‘positive consequences’ as pensioners ‘split’ on decision
New DWP Winter Fuel Payment criteria may have some positives for Brits …
Pension Credit eligibility explained as not all income is counted against applicants
Whether you can get Pension Credit may hinge on how you receive your retirement income, with some still qualifying if they pass the thresholds …
When eligible Brits can expect Winter Fuel Payments to start after cuts
Following significant alterations to Winter Fuel Payments, some eligible Brits may not receive their payments at the usual time. …
DWP urges one group to make claim before deadline to receive £3,900 and Winter Fuel Paymen
The recent eligibility change to Winter Fuel Payments means that Pension Credit claimants will automatically qualify for a payment of up to £300 …
‘The UK state pension rule that’s left me wondering if the country is broken’
A social media influencer has slammed state pension entitlement rules, suggesting that those who have worked for decades are no better off than those who have not. …
Labour DWP to review ‘very long’ £300 benefit application as accusations force admission
The DWP has said it will be looking to simplify the ‘very long’ 200-question form that pensioners must fill out to get the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance …
DWP set to change £300 Winter Fuel Allowance form minister says in update
The Department for Work and Pensions has said it is reviewing a very lengthy form that needs to be filled out to get the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance …
PIP and other DWP benefit claimants set to get extra £326
The DWP is working to boost the uptake of Pension Credit as it restores access to the newly restricted Winter Fuel Payment …
State pensioners born before 1953 urged to collect £475 before Christmas
Some state pensioners can collect extra cash from the DWP before Christmas. …
