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DWP rejects calls for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

The SNP's Dave Doogan and other MPs urged the UK Government to change its rules around State Pension access.

Daily Record

DWP urged to create ‘bold’ new Pension Credit uptake strategy to help more older people claim £3,500 benefit

Independent Age estimates 590,000 pensioners are missing out on financial support worth over £1.1 billion.

Daily Record

DWP plans to target elderly people who may be due £3,500 income top-up

There have been 271,851 Pension Credit applications submitted from April 2022 to March 2023

Nottingham Post

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New DWP plans to target more older people who may be due £3,500 income top-up

DWP also announced Pension Credit awareness week will run from June 12-16, 2023.

Daily Record

Check online State Pension forecast to find out how much money you will be due each week

People can plug any gaps in their National Insurance record until the end of July.

Daily Record

More than half a million phonecalls to DWP this month about boosting State Pension payments before deadline

People have until the end of July to plug gaps in their National Insurance record going back to 2006.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis shares essential tips for older people trying to boost State Pension payments before DWP deadline

People can only top up National Insurance years between 2006 and 2016 until July 31, 2023.

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People urged to check State Pension forecast to find out how much money they are due each week

A deadline has been extended allowing people more time to boost their retirement pot.

Daily Record

DWP confirms support for proposals to expand pension saving scheme for millions of young adults

Plans to expand Automatic Enrolment will enable people to save more and to start building retirement posts earlier.

Daily Record

Pensions dashboards delay comes as blow to those saving for retirement

Minister says postponement is necessary to reset scheme and ensure it is introduced smoothly

Wales Online

Proposals to expand pension saving to younger adults backed by Government

A Private Members’ Bill, being supported by the Government, could pave the way for the automatic enrolment age to be lowered to 18.

The Independent UK

Barriers to £3,500 income top-up which could help 800,000 older people make a new claim this month

The online Pension Credit calculator can give a quick indication on whether you, a family member or friend may be eligible for the gateway benefit.

Daily Record

DWP delivers huge blow for anyone saving into their pension - how it affects you

Pensions dashboards would allow people to see all their pension pots in one place, so they can more easily plan for their retirement - but its rollout is being delayed

Daily Mirror

The DWP pension pot change that could save you thousands

Minister for pensions Laura Trott said there is more to be done to ensure a fairer future for savers

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The Independent UK

DWP Help for savers with multiple small pension pots under consideration by DWP

Minister for pensions Laura Trott said there is more to be done to ensure a fairer future for savers.

Daily Record

DWP urges older people to check for £3,500 annual income boost in State Pension uprating letter

A successful claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for the £900 means-tested cost of living payment due in 2023/24.

Nottingham Post

DWP rejects State Pension petition calling for weekly £380 payment and retirement age of 60

The issue was debated in parliament

Daily Record

DWP rejects calls to increase State Pension to £380 each week and reduce retirement age to 60

The proposals in an online petition that received over 110,000 signatures of support were debated by MPs last week.

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Nottingham Post

DWP update to millions who could be eligible to £3,500 Pension Credit

Department for Work and Pensions is to write to 11 million in 2023 to highlight the benefit which is aimed at the poorest

Daily Record

DWP to urge 11m older people to check for £3,500 annual income boost in new year

A successful claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for the £900 means-tested cost of living payment due in 2023/24.

Edinburgh Live

DWP warns pensioners they have one week left to claim Pension Credit

The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,500 a year, and people have just a week left to claim this benefit, or risk missing out on an extra cost of living payment.

Edinburgh Live

DWP warning as Pension Credit claimants have just days to apply for £324 cost of living boost

A warning has been issued as just 10 days are left with Minister for Pensions, Laura Trott, urging pensioners to check if they qualify for the Pension Credit cash boost as the cost of living crisis continues.

Glasgow Live

DWP cost of living payment warning as eligible Pension Credit claimants have 10 days to qualify

The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,500 a year, and those who claim by December 18 could also be entitled to an extra £324 cost of living payment.

Wales Online

DWP issue urgent 10 day warning to avoid missing out on £324 cost of living payment

People are being urged to check and see if they are eligible

Daily Record

DWP urges older people with weekly income of less than £182 to claim £3,300 annual boost

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received by December 18 will qualify for the £324 cost of living payment.

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