Tag: Pension Credit
Ofgem price cap rise before Winter Fuel Payment – how to get up to £300 benefit
The energy price cap is set to rise by £149 in October, while changes to the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility mean only 1.5 million pensioners will benefit …
DWP issues State Pension ‘check now’ warning as thousands missing out on £300 payment
There are around 1.4 million pensioners receiving Pension Credit, with an estimated 880,000 households eligible for support but yet to claim. …
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Key dates and eligibility rules explained
The amount you get will vary depending on your situation, with some benefits and ages qualifying …
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to check if they’re eligible for benefit
One million pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, a benefit they’re eligible for and could give them access to the newly restricted Winter Fuel Payments …
Winter fuel payment nightmare for Keir Starmer as hated change ‘has £4bn DWP problem’
More people will likely apply for Pension Credit in order to be eligible for winter fuel payments under Labour’s new policy – but contradictorily, this could actually slash savings. …
Hard-up pensioners should get Pension Credit automatically demands pensions expert
Former minister Steve Webb says the system needs to change. Today, up to 800,000 pensioner households are going without Pension Credit despite being eligible. …
Martin Lewis says 800,000 state pensioners can claim £3,500 in cash help
The Pensions Credit scheme has been thrust into the spotlight as the benefit is now a gateway to the £200 winter fuel payment …
State pensioners ‘will get letter’ from DWP in September and face losing benefits
State pensioners could lose their benefits when they receive a letter in September. …
Households in England told reduce Council Tax bill to £0 with one phone call
Various circumstances could see you handed a 100 percent council tax discount …
One million state pensioners must apply for £3,900 top-up payment or lose winter fuel help
People not claiming benefits like pension credit will not be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments after Labour rule change …
