Tag: State Pension age
DWP to send Winter Fuel Payment letters to 12 million people
The DWP has confirmed that 12.7 million people will be informed about the new Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules by the end of next month …
DWP to write to over-66s who could claim Pension Credit – and it’s easier than you think
The DWP is set to write to a specific group of over 66s who could claim Pension Credit, yet have not done so, to encourage them to apply for the benefit …
DWP rule blocking 60,000 people from claiming Pension Credit despite qualifying
Pension Credit is a ‘gateway benefit’ opens the door to other benefits from Winter Fuel Payments to a free TV licence, but people are being blocked from claiming …
Labour MP calls for State Pension age compensation vote for WASPI women in update
The ongoing battle for justice for the millions of women affected by changes to the State Pension age has been reignited, with Andy McDonald calling on the DWP to allow MPs to decide on financial redress …
WASPI campaigners blast Labour’s ‘lack of progress’ on delivering compensation
The Ombudsman has stated the women should get compensation and called on Parliament to take up the issue. …
WASPI campaigners issue update ahead of key date
The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaigners have announced a demonstration ahead of the Autumn Budget, later this month. …
State pension warning issued as retirement age could soar amid risk of major impact
The state pension age is currently 66 but is timetabled to rise to 68. …
State pension warning as ‘tough decisions’ could hit your savings
The Government may change other pensions policies to protect the increasingly costly state pension …
State pension age rise to 70 ‘inevitable’ as ‘difficult’ decision looms
The state pension age is due to rise from 66 to 67 within the next few years using a phased approach but by 2050, it’s predicted it could be 70 or even 71 …
DWP state pension age warning as rise to 70 could come in from this date
The state pension age is already set to increase from the current 66 over the coming years …
