The phased increase of the State Pension age from 66 to 67 starts soon, affecting millions born in the early 1960s. The DWP advises verifying your exact qualifying date online as automatic payments require an application.
Older claimants of Personal Independence Payment may be entitled to backdated payments due to a DWP rule change affecting eligibility for enhanced mobility awards.
Pensioners will receive a £575 annual increase in state pension payments starting next month, with projections showing a £2,100 rise by 2029 due to the triple lock policy. The government faces criticism over pensioner poverty and private savings disincent
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed state pension rates for 2026/27, revealing that pensioners over 75 will receive less than those on the newer full state pension.
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A new parliamentary petition calls for all state pensioners to receive free BBC TV licences, expanding beyond current Pension Credit exemptions, amid debates over BBC funding.
State pensioners aged 75 or over who receive Pension Credit can secure a free BBC TV licence, potentially saving £180 annually ahead of the April price increase. Applications take just 16 minutes.
State pensioners born on or before September 2, 1929, can apply for a Concessionary Passport at no cost, covering standard fees and secure delivery within the UK or overseas.
Pensioners aged 80 and above could receive an extra £443 per month from April through the DWP's over-80 pension, a benefit many may be missing out on.
A new survey reveals that older state pensioners claiming Pension Credit can receive higher payments than those on the new state pension, with many missing out on thousands annually.
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State pension payments will proceed normally in March with no bank holiday disruptions. Retirees receive payments based on the last two digits of their National Insurance number, determining the weekday of deposit.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed a comprehensive list of 12 freebies and discounts available to state pensioners in March 2026, potentially saving retirees thousands of pounds.
State pensioners could receive an additional £1,006 in 2026 through increased Pension Credit and Triple Lock adjustments, with new data revealing regional claim disparities.
The government's largest Pension Credit campaign has helped thousands claim support worth £86 weekly on average, plus access to housing help and free NHS dental care.
Retirees impacted by the free bus pass age rising from 66 to 67 can save up to £150 annually through the Blue Light Card, offering transport discounts to former frontline workers.
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Scottish state pensioners must apply for the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment before March 31, 2026. Over 1 million payments have been issued, with amounts up to £305.10.
New data reveals one million state pensioners are failing to claim Pension Credit worth up to £4,524 annually, with applications dropping by 36%.
From April, the disability component of Pension Credit will rise to £86.05 weekly, providing eligible state pensioners with an extra £344 each month. The DWP increase affects individuals and couples receiving disability or carer benefits.
Millions of pensioners will see their state pension increase from April, with those retiring after 2016 receiving an extra £44 per month. The rise is based on the triple lock system.
Pensioners aged 75 and over who claim Pension Credit are entitled to a free TV Licence, but hundreds of thousands miss out due to not applying for the benefit.
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The DWP has announced that Pension Credit payments will increase in April 2026, with weekly rates rising to £238 for singles and £363.25 for couples, benefiting millions on low incomes.
Older state pensioners born before 1950 will receive £2,932 less annually than newer retirees under confirmed 2026/27 rates, highlighting the UK's two-tier pension system.
State pensioners are being warned about a £10,000 savings limit that could reduce their Pension Credit eligibility, with experts calling the unchanged threshold unfair since 2009.
The Department for Work and Pensions offers an over-80 pension payment of up to £422.80 per month to eligible retirees with low or no basic state pension, boosting annual income by £5,496.40.
The Department for Work and Pensions will pay state pensioners an extra £44 per month starting in April 2026, as part of the annual triple lock increase. New pension rates for the 2026/27 financial year have been confirmed by the Government.
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Age UK is urging older people on low incomes to check eligibility for Pension Credit and Cold Weather Payments, which provide crucial financial aid during freezing temperatures.
Age UK launches urgent campaign as £3bn in unclaimed Pension Credit leaves one million eligible pensioners missing out on vital financial support worth £2,600 annually.
Thousands of state pensioners could lose their full DWP payments due to a £6,500 earnings rule and gaps in National Insurance records. The full New State Pension is set to increase to £241.30 weekly in April.
Eligible grandparents in the UK could receive a significant £6,600 state pension enhancement by providing childcare during the February half-term through Specified Adult Childcare Credits.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a weekly payment increase for state pensioners, with those born before 1953 seeing significant rises from April 2026.
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Retirees aged 80+ receiving less than £105.70 weekly basic State Pension may qualify for an 'over 80 pension' providing up to £422.80 extra monthly from the DWP.
