DWP breaks silence over tightening eligibility so nine million miss out
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on the tightening of eligibility criteria that will see up to ...
DWP list of 11 freebies and discounts that pensioners can claim in March 2025
UK state pensioners have the opportunity to significantly increase their income this month, with 11 freebies and discounts ...
New DWP weekly payment rates for people on State Pension or benefits due next month
Nearly 13 million older people on the State Pension will see payments rise by 4.1 per cent next month while those on working ...
New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from next month
Pension Age Disability Payment is also set to replace Attendance Allowance for new and existing customers by the end of the year and Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance - a closed benefit - ...
UK households to get DWP cost of living boost as £742m fund available from April
Families who struggle with energy and food costs are set to benefit from a government fund set up to help with cost of living ...
State pensioners can get freebies and discounts worth £9,077
People of State Pension age could be eligible for a string of freebies and benefits worth up to £9,077. Pension Credit ...
DWP benefits worth £1,900 a year not being claimed by over 970,000 older Brits
The charity Independent Age says older Brits applying for the four main pensioner benefits - Pension Credit, Attendance ...
Millions of state pensioners could be forced to pay much-hated tax 'for first time'
Deutsche Bank forecasts suggest annual state pension payments could rise by 5.5 per cent to £12,631 in April 2026 ...
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DWP Clarifies Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility as Policy Change Affects Millions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided further clarification on why it cannot extend the eligibility ...
People over State Pension age living on their own could be due £4,200 income boost
Despite the full New State Pension now being worth £221.20 per week and the full Basic State Pension worth £169.50, data from ...
DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach State Pension age - full list
Certain benefits can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age however you could be eligible for other payments ...
Older people with long-term health issues could be due up to £434 each month
Attendance Allowance is usually paid every four weeks, this amounts to either £290.60 or £434.20 every pay period - some ...