Tag: Pension Credit
DWP Pension Credit Winter Fuel Payment bombshell as 51,000 elderly face going cold
The government launched a major campaign to encourage people to sign up for Pension Credit …
Reeves condemns 700,000 pensioners to freeze as Winter Fuel Payment deadline hits
When chancellor Rachel Reeves cruelly axed the Winter Fuel Payment she tried to soften the blow for the very poorest pensioners by pledging to boost uptake of state benefit Pension Credit. …
State pensioners urged to act now to claim £300 with deadline ending today
You must apply for Pension Credit by 21 December in order to qualify for a 2024 to 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. …
Anyone over 66 urged to claim DWP benefit worth up to £4,200
The DWP is urging state pensioners to claim a benefit worth £4,200. …
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. …
