Tag: Pension Credit
Unlock financial benefits: How state pension boost adds £3,900 to yearly income
The DWP is urging people to help family members, friends, neighbours and loved ones check if they could be entitled to the income boost …
State pensioners will lose free TV Licence and energy bills discount from September
State pensioners face a huge cut to their benefits including TV Licence and energy bills discount in September. …
Calls for discounted tariffs on water and energy bills as price cap hike looms
A group is calling for “swift action” from the Government to ensure pensioners have enough to live on. …
Charities ‘overwhelmed’ by pleas from pensioners worried about staying warm
Age UK says it has seen a 40 percent increase in calls to its helpline and a 200 percent rise in the number using its online benefits calculator. …
Pensioners could save up to 43% on broadband with high street provider deals
Pensioners and people living in vulnerable homes could be missing out on huge savings on their broadband as there are a number of excellent deals available for them to take advantage of from a variety of providers …
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. …
