The Latest Breaking News from State Pension

Changes to social welfare that come into play this month as jobseeker payments return to post offices

It comes as the State Pension age has been recommended to stay at 66.

Irish Mirror · Feb 2, 2022

DWP State Pension rates for millions of women set to change in April

Beginning April 2022, the State Pension rates will change — and millions of women across the country will see a rise in the amount of money they receive per month

Glasgow Live · Feb 2, 2022

Government will approach pensions age recommendation with ‘open mind’

The Social Protection Committee has recommended maintaining the qualifying age for the state pension at 66.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

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

There are two benefits you may be eligible to claim now that could carry over when you reach 66.

Daily Record · Jan 28, 2022

Attendance Allowance myths which stop older people claiming up to £358 from DWP each month

Research by Age UK has found that one in five women over State Pension age are living in poverty.

Daily Record · Jan 28, 2022

State Pension during retirement and how many years you'll have to work first

More than a third of workers aged between 45 and 54 have no plan in place for their retirement

Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2022

Full State Pension during retirement means you need to work this number of years

A third of workers aged between 45 and 54 have no plan in place for their retirement.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022

Older people working longer due to recent State Pension age changes putting retirement on hold

By mid-2021, the male employment rate at age 65 rose to 42% and the female rate to 31%.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2022

Martin Lewis reveals how to get thousands of pounds extra through state pension

Money saving guru Martin Lewis has revealed that people across the UK could be adding thousands to their State Pension — even if they are not able to work in full-time employment

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2022

Check if you or family member due back State Pension arrears worth an average of £8,900 from DWP

The underpayment has been branded a ‘shameful shambles’ by a public spending watchdog.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2022