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 · Mar 13, 2023
Five ways people with multiple pension pots can get the most out of their retirement funds If you have had a full-time job or two since 2012 you may have more than one pension fund. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023
People finding it difficult to pay bills this month urged to seek free advice from charity We also have a guide on how to ask your energy provider for help if you are struggling to pay heating bills. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023
Martin Lewis fan's £28,000 state pension boost by following simple advice The financial expert's tip on National Insurance contribution top ups helped a man with his state pension and gave him a major cash boost Chronicle Live · Mar 10, 2023
New call for debate to give Waspi women affected by State Pension age change 'justice they deserve' DWP has also been accused of ‘incompetence’ for sending out letters in January with incorrect information about the State Pension age. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023
State Pension payments of up to £203 each week for nearly 3m older people from next month All the increases to weekly and monthly payment rates for those on the Basic and New State Pension. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023
Nearly half a million people of State Pension age claiming PIP worth up to £627 each month A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment made before reaching retirement age will continue. Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023
Retirement experts warn 5.8m people could be affected by early changes to State Pension age Speculation is growing that the State Pension age is set to rise earlier than scheduled. Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023
DWP confirms state pension age review will determine if current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’ “We certainly take into account issues such as pensioner poverty" Nottingham Post · Mar 9, 2023
State Pension rise for millions in April may see people having to pay tax on income While the increase in State Pension payments will help offset the costs of living, it also means more older people may have to pay tax - here's why Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2023
State Pension increase next month could mean half a million more people in retirement pay tax Older people on the Full New State Pension will receive £10,600 over the next financial year. Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023
DWP confirms State Pension age review will determine whether current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’ There has been much speculation that the DWP is set to bring forward changes to the official retirement age. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023
DWP writing to older people ‘soon’ to encourage them to check eligibility for Pension Credit worth £3,500 The letters will also contain information about the State Pension uprating from April. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023
Martin Lewis urges people not to miss out on State Pension top-up worth ‘tens of thousands’ from DWP The consumer champion said that anyone aged between 45 and 70 should be looking at their National Insurance record. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023
Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023 Future of State Pension Triple Lock and retirement age could be impacted by number of babies born The official age of retirement is set to rise from 66 to 68 over the next two decades.
Nottingham Post · Mar 7, 2023 DWP extends deadline for state pension top up payments - potentially giving £10,000s more Money saving expert Martin Lewis had urged people to take advantage of the National Insurance contribution window meaning phone lines were swamped
Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023 DWP urged to consider new benefit for people of State Pension age who do not qualify for Carer’s Allowance Carer’s Allowance is worth £69.70 per week to those providing 35 hours of care for a friend or family member.
Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2023 New DWP payment rates for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other benefits from April Here's the full list of payments from the Department for Work and Pensions and HM Revenue and Customs - and how much they will increase next month
Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023 People on State Pension can quickly check eligibility for top-up benefit online before making a new claim DWP shares two 'easy' ways older people can quickly find out if they should claim £3,500 annual benefit.
Nottingham Post · Mar 6, 2023 Key changes affecting five types of State Pension in coming weeks, after triple lock reinstated Some changes will affect everyone, while others relate to specific groups, such as married women and the over-80s
Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023 New petition calls for Basic State Pension increase of £40 per week for nearly 10m older people The current rate of pay for 9.7m people on the Old State Pension is up to £141.85 per week.
Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023 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 · Mar 3, 2023 People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £369 each month from DWP A successful claim for Attendance Allowance may also qualify for a one-off £150 cost of living payment this summer.
Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023 DWP announces delay to dashboard enabling people to view State Pension and all other retirement savings online Pension schemes were due to start connecting to dashboards from the end of August this year.
Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023 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.