Tag: Pension Credit
State pension disaster as Britons only receiving ‘fraction of full payments’
Experts have issued a warning as around half of claimants on the new state pension get the full amount per week. …
We’re not well off but we’re losing our winter fuel payment – it’s cruel and unfair
EXCLUSIVE: Bill and Mary Donaldson have dedicated their lives to helping others who struggle to heat their homes and afford to feed themselves – but this year they are worried …
People face red tape and 243 questions to access Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payments
The problem has emerged following the decision by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to axe the winter fuel payment, worth up to £300. …
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. …
