DWP handed new powers to take money directly from bank accounts in 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions will gain sweeping new authority to withdraw funds directly from bank accounts…
State pension targeted by HMRC as Rachel Reeves ‘pushing more pensioners into paying tax’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “pushing more pensioners into paying tax” with her Budget reforms, analysts warn. The Chancellor’s…
State pension age rises ‘doubled poverty’ as older Britons must ‘keep working’, Lords warn
State pension age rises have contributed to an “increase in financial hardship” for older Britons as the absolute…
State pensioners able to claim payments of up to £305 this winter
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners across Scotland have begun receiving winter heating support as payments land in bank…
Pensioners with these conditions urged to claim £5,740 boost from DWP | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners with care needs due to a health condition or disability are being urged to claim a…
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this winter
DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is…
Older Brits with health issues can boost State Pension by up to £5,740 a year | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of older Brits could receive thousands of pounds over the year by claiming Attendance Allowance. The tax-free…
Full list of Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts due for pensioners
Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued by the DWP from this month. 04:30, 01 Nov…
Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due £5,700 DWP boost
The DWP is urging older Brits to check if they are eligible for Attendance Allowance, offering up to…
New WASPI update on calls for State Pension age compensation for millions of women
Dozens of MPs have urged DWP ministers to meet with WASPI campaigners ahead of a legal challenge. 11:03,…
‘Little-understood’ pension deal will pay UK workers to retire early
16% of people still hope to retire before they turn 60. Experts say that fixed-term annuities ‘Little-understood’ pension…
Pensioners could be at risk of wrongful fraud probes under DWP snooping powers: ‘Suspects by default!’
Pensioners in receipt of benefit payments could be the target of wrongful fraud investigations under proposed Department for…