Labour urged to introduce ‘means testing’ as pensioner bill set to hit £181billion
Government spending on pensioners is set to reach £181.8 billion by 2029/30, according to new forecasts from the…
Pensioners can claim thousands of pounds extra if they fit criteria
People can claim up to an additional £4,300 a year if they fit certain criteria 09:27, 29 Jun…
DWP to give state pensioners extra £79 a week for looking after grandchildren – but you must act fast
The DWP’s Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for people who have reached the minimum qualifying age for…
State pensioners born before 1953 set for free £549 boost from DWP
Those on the full basic state pension would see their weekly payments rise from £176.45 to £187, resulting…
Over a million State Pensioners face HMRC tax blow over ‘stealth rule’
Many more people above State Pension age will breach the higher rate 40% tax threshold this year –…
DWP urges pensioners born before 1959 to ‘contact bank immediately’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Pensioners born before 1959 have been urged to contact their bank ‘immediately’ by the Department for Work and…
What does Britain spend on its benefits bill
Britain’s benefits bill is expected to rise significantly over the coming years, fuelled by an ageing population and…
State pensioners who became grandparents before 2017 handed extra £79 by DWP
With DWP Pension Credit, you could get an extra £67.42 a week for each child or young person…
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for July 2025
Payment dates of benefits can be affected by bank holidays and weekends, and the State Pension is paid…
Full list of DWP benefits and pension payments dates this July | Personal Finance | Finance
Around 24 million people in the UK are currently in receipt of some form of benefit from the…