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Warning to pensioners as hundreds of thousands are overtaxed by £3,000

Pensions experts urge government for reform after pensioners collectively overpaid more than £1bn since 2015

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Thousands of women missing out on bigger pensions - and won't be contacted by DWP

A document supplied by the DWP to an appeal Tribunal last year reveals there are "low hundreds of thousands" of older married women the Government has "no plans" to contact.

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2023

After the budget, here’s how to hand yourself a better pension

Jeremy Hunt’s overhaul of pension rules has been criticised for favouring the rich, but what can the rest of us do to improve our retirement situation?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Martin Lewis urges people not to miss out on State Pension top-up worth ‘tens of thousands’ from DWP

The consumer champion said that anyone aged between 45 and 70 should be looking at their National Insurance record.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

People given more time to plug national insurance gaps and boost their pension

A deadline for making voluntary national insurance contributions has been extended from April 5 to July 31 after customer phonelines were busy.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Ex DWP boss delivers bad news for millions expecting cash

Sir Steve Webb issued a devastating blow to many on Martin Lewis' Money Show Live this week

Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023

Former DWP minister warns Waspi women likely to get ‘tiny compensation’ for State Pension age change

Millions of women born in the 1950s were affected by the State Pension age change from 60 to 65.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

Martin Lewis urges 800,000 people of State Pension age to check for ‘vital' income top-up worth £3,500

The consumer champion encouraged family and friends to spread the word about claiming Pension Credit.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

DWP phones 'overwhelmed' as people try to meet State Pension deadline

The deadline, which is usually six years, has been extended back to 2006/7 - however it will expire on April 5.

Nottingham Post · Feb 17, 2023

Warning nearly half a million Brits could be forced to pay more tax in retirement

Nearly 13million people will receive the uplift to the state pension in April this year which will help some of the most vulnerable with the rising cost of living, however, some may end up having to pay more tax

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023