Pensioners

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Looking after grandkids? You could be eligible for a pension boost.

Looking after grandkids? You could be eligible for a pension boost.

Grandparents could get a DWP State Pension boost but many don't know they qualify

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

More than 26,000 people have already backed a growing campaign demanding the Government restore free TV licences for all pensioners

More than 26,000 people have already backed a growing campaign demanding the Government restore free TV licences for all pensioners

UK Government issues update on free TV Licences for all pensioners amid campaign

Sir Tony Blair, whose institute says the triple lock for State Pensioners must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and increasingly unaffordable.

Sir Tony Blair, whose institute says the triple lock for State Pensioners must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and increasingly unaffordable.

Department for Works and Pensions

‘Unaffordable and outdated’ State Pensions must change says Tony Blair think tank

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Department for Works and Pensions

Thousands face unexpected retirement delay as state pension age changes

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Department for Works and Pensions

Reached State Pension Age? How to stop NI payments and claim back tax from HMRC

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get a £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

Department for Work and Pensions

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people missing out on £4,300 State Pension boost

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms State Pension payment changes for Christmas 2025 and New Year

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in just 12 months

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in just 12 months

4 pension scam red flags to look out for – and how to protect yourself

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise from £12,570, but only for pensioners

It''s worth checking the full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

It''s worth checking the full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

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The full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

State Pension age is creeping up - here's when you can claim, and how to apply

State Pension age is creeping up - here's when you can claim, and how to apply

Department for Work and Pensions

How to check exact date you get your State Pension and DWP warning it may change

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP benefits and pensions warning as CPI inflation hits 3.8 per cent

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

More than 1 million pensioners could have to pay income tax on savings accounts

HMRC personal allowance could double for state pensioners if a new campaign is successful

HMRC personal allowance could double for state pensioners if a new campaign is successful

HMRC personal allowance could double for State Pensioners after new campaign

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Full list of DWP benefits and other deals for people of State Pension age

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

Department for Works and Pensions

The DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes this month

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP pensions warning as millions of workers risk poverty in retirement

These five simple pension mistakes that could cost you thousands - here's how to avoid them

These five simple pension mistakes that could cost you thousands - here's how to avoid them

5 simple pension mistakes that could cost you thousands

The lack of bungalows and an aging population is making it increasingly hard for tenants to find suitable homes, experts are warning

The lack of bungalows and an aging population is making it increasingly hard for tenants to find suitable homes, experts are warning

Bungalow shortage is getting worse, warn experts, with 'urgent' changes needed

These are some of the DWP benefits, discounts and deals millions of pensioners are missing out on

These are some of the DWP benefits, discounts and deals millions of pensioners are missing out on

The DWP benefits, discounts and deals millions of pensioners are missing out on

Pension changes could help workers scoop up smaller pension pots, and make sure they aren't lost

Pension changes could help workers scoop up smaller pension pots, and make sure they aren't lost

Pension changes could help workers scoop up smaller pension pots - here's how

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

State Pension and Pension Credit Easter bank holiday payment dates confirmed

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

Eligible pensioners will see an increase of more than £400 from next month - have you applied?

Eligible pensioners will see an increase of more than £400 from next month - have you applied?

Poorest pensioners will receive an extra £465 from April 2025, DWP confirms

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

Department for Works and Pensions

Martin Lewis issues 'lucrative' advice for anyone aged under 73

Workers born after 1970 may have to wait until they are 71 or older to receive the State Pension says a new report, thus missing out on retirement and time with family

Workers born after 1970 may have to wait until they are 71 or older to receive the State Pension says a new report, thus missing out on retirement and time with family

DWP State Pension age will have to rise to 71, new report says

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

Department for Work and Pensions

HMRC Pension Tax code rules are changing - here's how to claim it back

Attendance Allowance is going up this year - these are the new rates

Attendance Allowance is going up this year - these are the new rates

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Attendance Allowance to increase this year - new rates confirmed

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

Pension payments to increase this year as new amount confirmed

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - here's the new totals

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - here's the new totals

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - how much will you get?

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has issued an urgent plea to help pensioners apply before tomorrow's deadline

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has issued an urgent plea to help pensioners apply before tomorrow's deadline

Department for Works and Pensions

Martin Lewis urges pensioners to 'spread the word' in urgent plea

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut

For individual pensioners, it would be worth around £100 in 2025 according to the Tories, and would grow over time

For individual pensioners, it would be worth around £100 in 2025 according to the Tories, and would grow over time

General Election

Pensioners to be promised £100 boost under Tory 'triple lock plus' proposal