UK state pensioners born after 1951 are receiving an unexpected £921 payment early due to the New Year bank holiday. Find out if you're affected and what the latest triple lock increase means for your retirement income.
The DWP confirms earlier payments for State Pension, Attendance Allowance & Pension Credit due between 24 Dec 2025 & 2 Jan 2026. Check if you're affected and what to do if payment is late.
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
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.
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
Almost one million eligible UK households are missing out on an average £4,300 annual income boost from Pension Credit. The DWP and Age UK urge pensioners to check eligibility now.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive payments early on Christmas Eve due to bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
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.
The DWP is issuing state pension and benefit payments early due to the bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Nearly 40,000 former mineworkers are receiving a one-off £5,500 payment and a 41% weekly pension increase. Discover how this historic payout corrects a decades-long injustice.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive payments early this week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out the new dates and what the 4.8% April rise means for you.
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 may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
Thousands of UK pensioners on the basic rate will get their £706 payment early this week due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your payment date now.
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.
Millions on DWP benefits must note altered payment dates over Christmas and New Year due to bank holidays. Plan your finances now to avoid bill payment issues.
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.
DWP confirms early state pension payments for Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check if you're affected and plan your finances accordingly.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for State Pension and key benefits over the festive holidays to ensure claimants receive funds on time. Check the new schedule here.
The DWP has confirmed altered payment dates for State Pensions and benefits over Christmas and New Year. Find out when you'll be paid and which payments are affected.
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.