Over a quarter of a million people in the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme will see inflation-linked rises applied to pre-1997 pension payments. Discover how the reforms will work.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is under fire for long delays and a complex process, with victims waiting years for decisions. MPs and advocates demand a fundamental review.
SNP MSP warns Scotland faces being 'punished again' as UK Labour government reviews state pension age. Calls for halt to increase due to lower life expectancy.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026-2028. Learn how this affects retirement plans and why further rises are being considered.
Millions of UK families miss out on a 25% pension top-up during parental leave. Experts urge action to close the 'Parenthood Pension Gap'. Check your eligibility now.
State pensioners aged 80+ receive a 25p weekly 'age addition', unchanged since 1971. Critics call it 'insulting' as its value has plummeted. Discover the future of this payment.
An Australian with a means-tested pension urges the DWP to adopt the model. Times specialist says the unpopular idea persists because it addresses fiscal pressures.
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 starting in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim and how to plan for the changes.
The DWP announces a significant £865 annual increase for couples on State Pension from April 2026. Discover the new rates and what it means for your income.
Thousands of former coal industry staff see pensions rise by 41% as a £2.3bn government reserve is handed over. Find out who qualifies and why.
Thousands of ex-miners to receive a £100 weekly pension increase and a £5,500 average lump sum just before Christmas. The move follows the release of a £2.3bn government reserve fund. Read the full story.
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 4.8% rise in state pensions. Those on the new state pension will receive an extra £575 annually. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP confirms state pension and benefits like Universal Credit will be paid early due to New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of UK state pensioners will receive an early £921 payment next week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out if you are affected and what the new weekly rate will be.
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
Over 12 million UK pensioners will gain up to £575 each as the DWP confirms a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026. Learn about the Pension Credit increases and new tax rules.
Thousands living abroad will lose access to full UK state pensions under new DWP rules. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 voluntary NICs for overseas residents. Read the full details.
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.
Major changes to the UK state pension age will start in 2026, affecting millions. Find out if you'll have to work longer and how to plan your finances.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.
Experts warn UK state pensioners to act now to trace lost pension pots and unclaimed bonds worth thousands. Five key steps to safeguard your finances revealed.
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
Labour orders a major review into how mental health conditions qualify for benefits. Discover the full list of conditions affected and what it means for claimants.
State pensioners with a two-digit 'M1' tax code may be owed thousands in emergency tax refunds from HMRC. Learn how to check your code and claim back an average of £3,539.