Pensions

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

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

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn across the UK.

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn across the UK.

Millions could be owed an average £9,470 from a forgotten pension – how to check

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.

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

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All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension payment changes next week confirmed

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

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Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

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Thousands face unexpected retirement delay as state pension age changes

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

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Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Cost of living help landing next month as government support rolls out for families

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

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

Grandparents could be missing out on crucial National Insurance credits boost their state pension, while caring for their grandchildren

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Grandparents can boost their DWP State Pension with childcare NI credits, here's how

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers, say ministers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers, say ministers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers 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).

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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

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

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

HMRC pension loophole millions are missing out on as key deadline looms this month

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

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

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

Workers in the UK are missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes

Workers in the UK are missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes

Workers missing out on millions in Pension Tax Relief following HMRC changes

'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

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'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

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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

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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

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

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Millions of pensioners urged to check bank accounts for DWP 6-digit code this month

The HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners if new campaigns are successful

The HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners if new campaigns are successful

HMRC Personal Allowance could double for pensioners as thousands back campaign

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box.

What does the budget mean for me? 11 key points from the Budget 2025

Salary sacrifice cuts have been a controversial part of this year's budget

Salary sacrifice cuts have been a controversial part of this year's budget

Changes to salary sacrifice in Budget - what it means for your paypacket

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

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says a new study

32 per cent of eligible pensioners missing out on more than £50 a week says new study

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

State Pension boost is likely for millions as new figures are 'slightly higher than expected’

State Pension boost is likely for millions as new figures are 'slightly higher than expected’

State Pension boost due for millions as new figures 'higher than expected’

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

HMRC expert reveals pension mistakes that could cost you over £40,000

HMRC expert reveals pension mistakes that could cost you over £40,000

HMRC expert reveals pension mistakes that could cost you over £40,000

The State Pension is set to increase by £500 next year, in a welcome boost for pensioners

The State Pension is set to increase by £500 next year, in a welcome boost for pensioners

DWP State Pension set to rise by more than £500 from April, figures suggest

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall speaking to the media outside the Department for Work and Pensions in Westminster, London, after she announced that women affected by changes to the state pension age will not receive compensation.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall speaking to the media outside the Department for Work and Pensions in Westminster, London, after she announced that women affected by changes to the state pension age will not receive compensation.

Calls that could cut State Pension age to 60 backed by thousands

Mooted HMRC pension changes in the autumn budget could be an 'omnishambles' says a new report

Mooted HMRC pension changes in the autumn budget could be an 'omnishambles' says a new report

HMRC pension changes in Autumn Budget risk U-turn 'within a matter of weeks'

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions

Millions of DWP state pensioners set to miss out on a Triple Lock increase

HMRC is to tax bigger pension pots of wealthier workers who die before pension age

HMRC is to tax bigger pension pots of wealthier workers who die before pension age

HMRC to tax pension pots of workers who die before pension age

The four per cent increase would take the full state pension to £12,451 a year, up from £11,973

The four per cent increase would take the full state pension to £12,451 a year, up from £11,973

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers save for their retirement, say experts

Changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers save for their retirement, say experts

The changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP benefits and pensions will see payment date changes for the two May Bank holiday s in 2025

DWP payment changes for benefits and pensions May Bank holidays 2025

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

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Easter bank holidays may change benefit payments from HMRC and the DWP this week, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pensions, Pension Credit and PIP, with dates that fall across Good Friday and Easter Monday being paid early

Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter

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

A new pension dashboard will make retirement planning easier, say experts

A new pension dashboard will make retirement planning easier, say experts

Pension changes starting this month will make retirement planning easier

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis gives urgent pension warning for anyone aged under 73

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

Of those receiving income from an income drawdown pension, women are receiving £625 per month on average, compared with £875 for men

Of those receiving income from an income drawdown pension, women are receiving £625 per month on average, compared with £875 for men

Pension warning to women who risk running out of money 14 years early

The race is on to buy back missing National Insurance years to qualify for a full State Pension

The race is on to buy back missing National Insurance years to qualify for a full State Pension

Do I need to buy back National Insurance years for full State Pension?

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

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

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

Parents risk losing out on up to £33,000 when they retire if they do not act before an April deadline

Parents risk losing out on up to £33,000 when they retire if they do not act before an April deadline

Urgent pension warning to parents who risk losing out on £33,000

A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments

A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments

Pension warning as millions are missing out on £720 cash boost

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

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DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates