Two million UK pensioners face poverty, warns Age UK
Age UK warns 1.9 million DWP state pensioners live in poverty, with millions cutting heating and food. The charity urges action and calls for automatic support. Contact 0800 169 6565 for help.
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One Million Pensioners to Get Tax Exemption
HMRC confirms plans to exempt up to a million state pensioners from income tax, with a new system set to be operable from April 2027. Get the full details.
State Pensioners Get £4,300 Boost in 50 Days
Nearly 80% of new Pension Credit claims are processed within 50 working days, offering a vital £4,300 annual income boost. Check if you qualify for this backdated support.
Pensioners Urged to Claim £200 Winter Fuel Payment by Jan 28
Millions of UK state pensioners born before 1959 have a fortnight to claim a free £200 Winter Fuel Payment. The DWP deadline is January 28, 2026. Here's how to check and claim.
State pensioners to get £575 boost from April
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a payment increase of up to £575 from April 2026, thanks to the triple lock. Find out how much you'll get and the long-term questions it raises.
DWP letters confirm 4.8% state pension increase for April 2026
The DWP is writing to all state pension, Pension Credit, and Attendance Allowance claimants about a 4.8% payment hike from April 2026. Check if you're eligible for extra support.
Over 300,000 pensioners face £1,000+ state pension tax
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners over 80 are being taxed on their state pension as frozen thresholds clash with rising payments. Experts warn the situation will 'only get worse'. Read the full analysis.
Winter Fuel Payment Tax Rules: New HMRC Update
HMRC says state pensioners should not include Winter Fuel Payment on current tax returns. Repayment required if income exceeds £35,000, but not until 2027. Get the full details.
Free Air Fryers for UK Households in Cost of Living Help
Thousands of UK households can apply for free energy-efficient appliances like air fryers and slow cookers to cut bills. Learn about the Household Support Fund and council schemes.
Pensioners to have £17 monthly deduction from payments
Thousands of state pensioners will see £17 monthly deductions from their payments after new income-based Winter Fuel Payment rules. Find out who is affected and how the HMRC clawback works.
320,000 pensioners face £1,000+ 'retirement tax' bills
Over 300,000 UK state pensioners are being sent tax demands of at least £1,000. Experts warn the frozen personal allowance is creating a 'retirement tax' crisis. Read the full analysis.
DWP Issues £50 Cold Weather Payments to Pensioners
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive bonus Cold Weather Payments after recent freeze. Find out if you qualify and when payments arrive.
Scrap council tax for all pensioners, Labour urged
A parliamentary petition with 7,000 signatures calls on the Labour government to exempt all 13 million state pensioners from council tax, citing unaffordability on fixed incomes.
Pensioners can get extra £441 from DWP in January
Thousands of UK state pensioners with conditions like arthritis or back pain could be eligible for an extra £441 in January via DWP's Attendance Allowance. Check if you qualify.
Pension Credit at risk for savers over £10,000 limit
UK state pensioners with over £10,000 in savings risk losing Pension Credit top-ups. Experts warn the outdated limit unfairly penalises savers. Discover if you're affected.
State Pensioners: Claim £2,000 Energy Bill Help from British Gas
British Gas reopens its Energy Support Fund, offering state pensioners up to £2,000 to tackle energy debt and fuel poverty this winter. Apply now for vital financial help.
Somerset's Surviving Winter Appeal fights fuel poverty
Somerset Community Foundation urges support for its Surviving Winter Appeal, helping older people stay warm. Over £50,000 raised so far to cover heating costs and reduce isolation.
State pensioners to get £440 extra under triple lock
Millions of UK state pensioners will see a significant income rise from April 2026. Those born before key dates will receive an extra £440 annually. Find out if you qualify.
Pensioners may get £1,423 monthly from 2026
UK pensioners over 66 with health conditions could see monthly income rise to £1,423 next year through Attendance Allowance and state pension increases. Check eligibility now.
Pension delays hit retired civil servants
Retired UK civil servants report waiting months for pension payments amid service failures. The National Audit Office criticises MyCSP as Capita takes over the £239m contract.
Tax breaks urged for over-60s to return to work
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
500,000 Pensioners Get £441 DWP Allowance for Arthritis
Over 484,000 UK state pensioners receive Attendance Allowance, with up to £441.40 every four weeks for conditions like arthritis. Check your eligibility now.
Lone Pensioners May Get £4,300 DWP Boost
Over 3 million older people living alone in England and Wales could be eligible for Pension Credit, providing an average of £4,300 in extra financial support. Check your eligibility now.
Free BBC TV Licence for Over-75s on Pension Credit
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can secure a free TV licence, saving £174.50. Learn how to apply in 16 minutes before the April price hike.
Higher-income pensioners eligible for £4,300 DWP credit
State pensioners with a higher income may still qualify for Pension Credit worth around £4,300, including vital extra benefits. Check your eligibility now.
HMRC Tax Update for Winter Fuel Payment Recipients
HMRC clarifies tax rules for Winter Fuel Payments. Pensioners earning over £35,000 must repay via Self Assessment. Deadline for claims is March 2026. Get the full details.
Appeal to find family of Lichfield woman Angela Powell
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 77-year-old Angela Powell, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not suspicious.
HMRC: Don't Include 2025 Winter Fuel Payment on Tax Return
HMRC confirms state pensioners do not need to declare their 2025 Winter Fuel Payment on this year's tax return. Find out who is eligible and the key deadlines.
Mandatory Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed
Age UK responds to Labour's plan for mandatory eye tests at 70, calling it 'disproportionate' and urging a raise in the renewal age to 75. Read the full story.
Pre-1945 Pensioners Risk Missing £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Pensioners born before 1945 must check eligibility for the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment. Up to £300 is at stake. Claim deadline is 31 March 2026. Act now to avoid missing out.
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