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)…
State Pension age set to rise next year for people with specific birthdates
The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. The State Pension age…
Anyone with these 10 medical conditions can get free NHS prescriptions
People who suffer from certain ailments can get their medicine for free, provided they apply for a medical…
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 calls to increase weekly State Pension payments to £586 for every person aged over 60
An online petition proposes a new ‘universal’ State Pension linked to the National Living Wage. 09:35, 11 Aug…
People over State Pension age due up to £524 in one-off payments this year
People over 66 could be eligible for separate cash payments to help with heating bills over the current…
DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month
Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim. 07:38,…
The Wythenshawe lifeline fighting poverty and crime
Generations of families rely on the playground – but its future is uncertain(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening…
Stress to dysmorphia, how cost of living is affecting our mental health
About a third of Australians are financially stressed with women consistently reporting more anxiety about money, according to…
Treasury breaks silence on council tax discount for state pensioners
Rachel Reeves’ department has responded to a popular campaign urging ministers to consider reducing council tax for the…