Tag: state pension
435,000 DWP State Pensioners set to miss 2026 pension rise as ‘not eligible’
The State Pension is set to rise in April 2026, but nearly half a million people won’t be eligible for the increase – here’s why …
DWP State Pensioners rent help available – unless savings tops key limit
Local councils can provide extra help with rent payments for some eligible people, as long as they have less than a set amount in savings …
Starmer blasted for ‘economic mess’ as Badenoch vows to stand by pensioners’ triple lock
The Conservative leader defended the protection against pensioner poverty from attack but pushed Labour to ‘remove welfare from those who don’t need it’ …
UK households may get DWP support and other payments worth £2,785 before Christmas
A variety of grants, vouchers, and extra benefits are available. …
DWP claimants on these 24 benefits to get ‘Christmas Bonus’ – full list
The DWP’s Christmas Bonus payment will arrive in bank accounts automatically if eligible. …
DWP state pension warning as ex-BoE economist calls for triple lock to be axed
Neil Record says the state pension needs to be radically overhauled. …
Millions of pensioners could cut tax with one account
The State Pension is set to increase by 4.7% next April, but this could also push more older people into paying tax on their pensions …
State pensioners handed extra £450 DWP payments from November
State pensioners are in line for an extra £450 of DWP support this winter. …
Millions of Brits aged 71 and over set to miss out on £130 state pension increase
Millions of pensioners are set to receive a smaller state pension increase next April. …
How to claim DWP Winter Fuel Payment by post or phone as deadline nears
People over State Pension age who need to claim this year’s Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post now and over the phone from October 15 …
