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Government to delay raising state pension age amid concerns of voter backlash - reports

The state pension age was set to be raised to 68 as early as 2035

Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2023

DWP issues £150 cost of living payment response after cash hits some bank accounts

People across the UK have been left confused as to why the £150 payment has dropped into their accounts months earlier than anticipated

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023

New calls for every person claiming State Pension to receive payments of £203 each week

An online petition is calling for people on the Basic and New State Pensions to be paid the same amount of money.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

DWP issues response as 'unexpected' £150 payment lands in some bank accounts

Some claimants have been confused as they received a cost-of-living payment

Liverpool Echo · Mar 30, 2023

Martin Lewis gives warning on Good Morning Britain to everyone aged between 45 and 70

The Money Saving Expert says people must fill out gaps in their National Insurance contributions or face losing thousands of pounds

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023

DWP issues response as unexpected £150 cost of living payment appears in some bank accounts

DWP explained why the payments may have been made

Nottingham Post · Mar 30, 2023

Pensioners have until end of week to claim £600 DWP energy bill help

A top energy expert has issued a warning

Nottingham Post · Mar 30, 2023

DWP urges people on State Pension to check eligibility online for top-up benefit worth £3,500 each year

Successful new claims for Pension Credit will also qualify for the £301 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

DWP Cost of Living payments: Map shows numbers of households in NI who will receive funding

More than £94million will be given to households across Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023