DWP confirms Pension Credit changes to boost claims through Housing Benefit link
Moves are underway to bring together Pension Credit and Housing Benefit into a "single entity" where a claim for one would ...
DWP issues warning to anyone over 66 planning a holiday this year
Pension Credit is a gateway benefit that now provides an average of £4,200 each year in extra financial support ...
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DWP warns thousands of over-65s of benefit they could claim before State Pension age
These early claims for Pension Credit, as labelled by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), can be filed in advance of ...
March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise
As we head into Spring, many will be looking forward to the warmer weather and cheaper bills that the season promises after a ...
New calls to increase weekly State Pension to £427 to give older people a ‘decent life’
It concludes: “We believe that all pensioners must receive the equivalent of the living wage at 35 hours a week as a minimum. This could ensure a better quality of life for our country's senior ...
DWP benefit payments not rising by 1.7% in April 2025 - see full list
Each year, the majority of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC welfare payments are uprated by the previous ...
DWP urges 1950s-born WASPI women to claim State Pension income boost worth over £4,000
From April 7, the Standard Minimum Guarantee (SMG) will rise by 4.1 per cent as part of the annual uprating exercise. This ...
Pension Credit rules older people need to know before booking any holidays abroad this year
Nearly 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.
DWP State Pension and Universal Credit payments are about to change
Claimants on devolved benefits in Scotland, such as Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment ...
DWP tells UK households ‘you don’t have to pay it back’ after pension mistake
An error saw the DWP overpay more than £500 million of State Pension and Pension Credit payments into accounts.
The DWP benefits and payments only available to people over State Pension age
Meanwhile, some 8.8m retirees receive up to £678 each pay period through the Basic State Pension. It's crucial for those ...
DWP payment rates for 14 benefits revealed including state pension as millions to get pay rise in weeks
MILLIONS of households will receive boosted benefit payments from April. Benefits typically increase each Spring to keep pace with the rising costs of essentials such as food, fuel, and ...