Gordon Lyons welcomes agreement to consider sharing benefit savings in Northern Ireland
The Communities Minister said the Executive could now reclaim it to invest in public servicesGordon Lyons MLA speaking…
Attendance Allowance simplified to help pensioners claim up to £441 each month
More than 20 ned-to-knows about Attendance Allowance new and existing claimants should be aware of. The latest figures…
Older people with health issues could boost State Pension by up to £5,740 this year
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.Pension Credit…
DWP issues new Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners
Around nine million pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 to help with winter energy bills. The Department…
People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits
Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching…
New call to scrap TV licence fee for every person over State Pension age
Only older people over 75 on Pension Credit are exempt from paying the £174.50 TV licence fee. 10:10,…
Tax expert shares simple ways to get Winter Fuel Payment with a retirement income over £35,000
Pensioners with an income above £35,000 can either opt-out of the Winter Fuel Payment or repay it through…
Older people living on their own could be due annual State Pension boost of £4,300
Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…
Government confirms date when workers and retirees will face bank account ‘monitoring’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Earlier this year, Labour unveiled ‘the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation’, aiming to staunch the flow of…
Millions of people over State Pension age set to pay tax in retirement this year
HMRC estimates 8.7 million pensioners will pay tax for the 2025/26 financial year. 13:46, 02 Jul 2025Updated 17:37,…