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People on State Pension claiming 'gateway' benefit to get easier access to free TV licences

An estimated 7,000 people over 75 apply for a free licence each month.

Daily Record

DWP urges people on State Pension to check eligibility for benefit worth up to £278 each week

More than 10,000 people applied for Pension Credit during an awareness week in June.

Daily Record

State Pension Winter Fuel Payments: How much you are entitled to with Cost of Living payment

The scheme offers financial assistance to those struggling the most through the winter

Nottingham Post

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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 pension age.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis warns energy price hike will hit one third of State Pensions

Martin Lewis has warned that people will be losing one third of their State Pension to pay for rising energy bills as the price cap is expected to rise 64 per cent in October.

Edinburgh Live

DWP 'improves clarity' of cost of living guidance ahead of £326 support payment

Millions of people receiving seven types of benefits will see payments land in bank accounts from tomorrow

Liverpool Echo

People of State Pension age can instantly check if they qualify for up to £3,300 annual top-up

The DWP estimates £1.7bn is being left unclaimed by around 850,000 pensioners across the UK.

Daily Record

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Relatives of DWP State Pension claimants who died could be due £8,900

Family members of State Pension claimants who have passed away could be due thousands of pounds from the DWP as a result of an error it made that affected many people

Glasgow Live

You may be owed £8,900 from your parents' state pension - check who's eligible

Many retirees have passed away without ever being paid the State Pension they were owed, and a new DWP website aims to let their families know how much they can claim

Daily Mirror

DWP confirms people of State Pension age can still qualify for full £650 cost of living payment

DWP shares cut-off date older people can apply for Pension Credit and still qualify for £650 extra payment.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis warns people could lose one third of State Pension to pay energy bills

The finance guru has urged the government to provide a suitable financial support package

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis warns people on State Pension will lose one third of annual benefit to pay energy bills

Energy experts predict the October price hike will rise by 64% to £3,245.

Daily Record

New State Pension underpayment guidance for next of kin for someone who has died

DWP has also published instructions on how to request information on potential underpayments.

Daily Record

PIP benefits of £156 a week tax-free for 87 muscle or joint injuries

If you are over 16 and under State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP to help with a musculoskeletal condition

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Daily Mirror

Extra 100,000 state pensioners underpaid due to DWP mistake - does it affect you?

A DWP mistake means that 237,000 people have been underpaid their State Pension to the tune of £1.5billion, new figures reveal - but the problem could be even bigger than that

Daily Record

State Pension underpayments review identifies new group of women who may be due up to £9,500

The DWP now estimates it has underpaid 237,000 pensioners a total of £1.46 billion.

Nottingham Post

DWP: Eligibility for State Pension Winter Fuel Payments explained

The annual payment has been further boosted

Daily Record

State Pension underpayment review for over-80s and vulnerable people to be finished by next spring

More than 14,239 underpayments worth £94.3m have already been identified.

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Glasgow Live

DWP State Pension payments could soon rise to over £200 a week

Work and Pensions Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has revealed that the Triple Lock rule for State Pension payments will be reintroduced, meaning that claimants could see big increases

Daily Record

New Winter Fuel Payments could see people of State Pension age get up to £600 from November

An additional cost of living payment of £300 will be added to eligible claimants this year.

Daily Record

DWP confirms State Pension payments could rise by 10% to over £203 each week from next April

Older people could see an increase of up to £74 per month next year.

Daily Mirror

Millions of workers set for pay rise from TODAY as National Insurance shake-up kicks in

Government changes to National Insurance payments mean many workers will be better off, but those on higher salaries pay more - and the tweaks affect State Pensions and Universal Credit too

Daily Mirror

Thousands of people on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £156 each week

Millions of people claim Universal Credit, but if you are under State Pension age and disabled you could be able to get Personal Independence Payment benefits as well

Daily Record

DWP urges older people to apply for ‘passport’ benefit even if they only get awarded a penny

More than 10,000 people made a claim for Pension Credit during an awareness week in June.

Liverpool Echo

State pension set for big increase next year as DWP confirms triple lock return

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey has confirmed the triple lock will soon be reinstated

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