Tag: state pension
DWP issue new appeal to pensioners missing out on £83 per week
The DWP has issued an appeal to pensioners as new figures show a large regional disparity in those claiming the income boost. …
State pensioners issued warning over winter fuel payment texts
The DWP is paying winter fuel payments this week and into December – but experts are warning pensioners about texts. …
Brits told to claim this DWP benefit and add £342 a year to pension
Before applying, it’s worth checking whether there are gaps in your NI record …
HMRC update on rules for pensioners who must pay £300 winter fuel back
Around two million people are above State Pension age and earn more than the £35,000 threshold. …
State pensioners can get 12 freebies and discounts worth £14,139 in November
Eligible pensioners can unlock more than £14,000 worth of freebies and discounts in November. …
State pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions can get extra £480 a month
Claiming the DWP support can increase your other benefits …
Winter fuel payment lands in accounts from Saturday but 5 groups won’t be eligible
These state pensioner groups won’t even be paid the Winter fuel payment at all, despite earning less than the £35k threshold. …
Calls for major state pension perk to be ripped away from older Brits
“Working-age people are paying ever-higher taxes to support retirees and have less left to save for their own old age,” one economist argued. …
State pension fury as 77,000 over-66s caught in ‘punishing’ tax trap
More than double the amount of people were caught in the trap in 2024/25 compared to 2021/22. …
DWP State Pension payments in November based on two-digit code
Pensioners are on course for a 4.8% rise in the State Pension in 2026. …
