The Latest Breaking News from State Pension

Financial expert warns pension pots could be hit with higher tax to plug gap in labour market

Fears are growing about UK Government plans to tap into retirement savings due to a shrinking workforce.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

People on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA to receive up to £8,983 tax-free during new financial year

New weekly disability payment rates and how much you could receive each pay period from April.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

New State Pension warning as people have until April to make sure they receive full payments in retirement

From April 6, the number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

New State Pension payments may be less than older people retiring this year expect

Key facts about State Pension payments everyone nearing retirement age should know.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

New claims for Pension Credit increase as more older people apply for £3,50 income boost

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

New State Pension payments providing up to £185 each month to 2.9m older people

More than 9.7 million older people are on the Basic State Pension worth up to £141 per week.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age

There are two benefits people under 66 may be eligible to claim now that could carry over into State Pension age.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

New payment set to replace Attendance Allowance next year involves no face-to-face assessments

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for over 123,700 older people living in Scotland.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

New DWP rates for Universal Credit, State Pension and other benefits from April 2023

The benefits uprating will see Universal Credit payments rise by £33.83 for some people - check out the full list of new rates below

Nottingham Post · Feb 14, 2023

State Pension increase from April could mean half a million more people in retirement will pay tax

Older people on the Full New State Pension will receive £10,600.20 in the 2023/24 financial year.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023