The Latest Breaking News from State Pension

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 mistake means thousands could be due £10,000 in back payments

Almost 250,000 pensioners have been affected by a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) error, and approximately £1.46 billion worth of State Pension payments have been underpaid.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023

Older people could be due weekly State Pension boost of up to £306 from April

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

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

DWP error could mean thousands of pensioners could be owed over £6,000 in back payments

More than 230,000 women are thought to have been underpaid the State Pension, with those who could be eligible urged to check if they are owed money

Chronicle Live · Jan 9, 2023

Women over State Pension age could be due up to £6,900 in back payments this year

There are six groups of older women who should contact the pension service to see if they could be entitled to more State Pension.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

DWP error means that thousands could be owed up to £6,900 in back payments

The huge error by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has meant that two groups of women have missed out on thousands of pounds in State Pension payments.

Glasgow Live · Jan 8, 2023

Details of Universal Credit increases which come into effect from April 2023

The basic and new State Pensions will also be uprated

Belfast Live · Jan 5, 2023

People of State Pension age could be due up to £1,051 in cost of living payments this year

A further payment for £299 will be made to eligible older people in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 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 · Jan 5, 2023

People reaching State Pension age this year may be eligible for huge range of extra benefits

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023