Tag: state pension
DWP launches new way to claim £108 a week – but only on a Monday
The DWP said the new online service will only be able to accept a “limited number of applications each week” …
DWP explains crucial details on National Insurance contributions for full State Pension
The DWP has released the latest Government statistics which show that nearly 12.7 million older people are currently receiving a regular pension …
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. …
State Pension fury and riot fears as Labour told retirement age must rise to 71
Expert appear to suggest the UK could see rioting in the streets if the pension age is raised to 71 as some think tanks are suggesting is necessary …
HMRC to cancel tax bills and demands for thousands of Brits
The tax office has confirmed that it wouldn’t be sending demands to pensioners who owe “tiny” amounts of tax as it would be too expensive to collect. …
Martin Lewis warns state pensioners over £1,238 British Gas, EON, EDF or OVO charge
Martin Lewis has urged state pensioners over a raft of new charges this winter from all energy firms including British Gas, EDF and E.On. …
HMRC could ‘write off’ some state pensioners’ tax bills – but experts issue warning
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners face being dragged into the tax system due to frozen personal allowances …
DWP warning as pensioners on some benefits ‘to lose £600’
Hundreds of thousands of households are set to be affected by the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment by the Government, which will save the Treasury almost £1.5bn …
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 …
State pensioners are missing out on £70,000 for three reasons
A new analysis shows a huge disparity between state pension payment rates across the country. …