The Latest Breaking News from State Pension

New Pension Credit claimants who get an award for at least 1p will qualify for extra £324 payment

To be eligible for the second cost of living payment, new claims must be received by December 19.

Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022

DWP state pension age could rise again meaning people will have to work for longer

The State Pension age could rise yet again after a review by the UK Government, which is set to conclude next year, will look into whether it can be changed with people living longer.

Glasgow Live · Oct 3, 2022

Older people making new claim for annual income boost of up to £3,300 could get decision before Christmas

A new application for Pension Credit could be processed in just six weeks and is backdated to the start of the claim.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week

More than 1.5 million people across the UK are now receiving either £81.85 or £92.40 each week from DWP.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

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

There are two benefits people over 60 may be eligible to claim now that could carry over into State Pension age.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

DWP rejects proposal to increase weekly State Pension to £380 and lower retirement age back to 60

The petition has received nearly 100,000 signatures of support which means it could be considered for debate in Parliament.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

People of State Pension age may be due up to £600 heating bill help this winter

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to this year's Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

DWP could stop your State Pension or benefit payment if you do not report hospital stay this winter

Payments may be reduced or stopped if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

Proposed State Pension age changes may mean you need to work longer before being able to retire

The qualifying age for State Pension is currently set to rise to 68 between 2037 and 2039.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

New way for older people to claim annual DWP income boost of more than £3,000

A new application for Pension Credit could be processed in just six weeks and is backdated to the start of the claim.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022