The Latest Breaking News from State Pension

DWP to bring forward changes to State Pension age - find out what age you can retire

The State Pension age would increase from 66 to 68

Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2022

DWP looking at ways to fix State Pension payment error as millions receive wrong amount ‘for decades’

It is understood that 98% of over and underpayments are of 1p or 2p per week, and all are below 10p.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

State pension age may rise to 68 for men and women as DWP look at changing retirement law

Government considers bringing forward State Pension age increase by seven years after independent review recommends an earlier change

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2022

One in five older people retiring this year plan to rely on State Pension for income

Someone retiring on the full New State Pension will receive £185.15 each week.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Martin Lewis warns nearly 1m older people missing out on big income boost of up to £3,300 each year

The consumer champion is urging pensioners with a weekly income of less than £200 to check if they qualify for Pension Credit.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

State pension age could rise sooner than expected after DWP review

The age at which both men and women become eligible to receive a state pension is currently 66

Liverpool Echo · Jun 15, 2022

What happens to State Pension payments if your partner or spouse dies

Around 12.4 million people across the UK are in receipt of State Pension payments

Nottingham Post · Jun 14, 2022

Brits claiming benefits could be owed thousands after DWP error - as one man wins £12,000

Benefits claimants could be in line for thousands of pounds after some calculation errors by DWP, but while some have been underpaid, some have been overpaid too

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

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

The DWP estimates £1.7bn is being left unclaimed by around 800,000 pensioners across the UK.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022

DWP to raise State Pension age affecting when you can retire

The age to qualify for your State Pension is due to increase to 68

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2022