The Latest Breaking News from Pension Credit

Older people making new claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for £900 cost of living payment

Pension Credit is worth £3,500 a year on average and claims can be backdated for up to three months.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Top social tariff broadband deals which could save people on a low income up to £180 this year

New DWP scheme now makes it easier for Sky customers to switch to £20 broadband deal.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Martin Lewis urges millions of older people not to miss out on new £900 cost of living payment

The consumer champion issued a stark warning to everyone on a low income receiving the State Pension.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

DWP cost-of-living payment dates announced as millions get £900 - but only by 2024

The payments, which will go to people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits, begin in the spring and will go directly to bank accounts in three £300 cash boosts.

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Pension Credit myths which stop thousands of older people claiming £3,500 annual top-up

DWP estimates nearly one million people of State Pension age could be entitled to the passport benefit.

Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022

New way for people of State Pension age to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500

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

Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022

Older people could be due weekly State Pension boost of up to £278 this year

Family members could use the festive period to help older relatives check eligibility for Pension Credit.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

DWP confirms no plans to review Pension Credit eligibility rules for mixed age married couples

Since May 2019, both members of a couple need to have reached State Pension age to qualify for the £3,500 income boost.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

DWP warns older people have just days left to claim Pension Credit and qualify for extra £324

Applications must be received by December 18 to be eligible for backdated second cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022