The basic state pension is paid straight into bank accounts similar to how benefits are paid. It is usually paid every four ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed plans for further promotional activity to boost Pension Credit ...

It is believed that more than one million pensioners are eligible for Attendance Allowance, which is not affected by income ...

Currently, Pension Credit is assisting 1.4 million individuals. It boosts weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £227.10 for single pensioners or £346.60 for couples.

Many of the 13 million pensioners across the UK may not realise they could be eligible for two separate benefits, worth a combined total of up to £10,040 over the current financial year. One of these ...

Grandparents, uncles and aunts who have looked after children in the most recent tax year can claim Specified Adult Childcare ...

Pension Credit is designed to help those over State Pension age on a low income by boosting their annual income by an average ...

Payments are made every four weeks and work out at £295.60 or £441.60 respectively. A little extra money can go a long way and you can use it however you like to meet your needs and help you stay ...

Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State ...

Could you confirm my pension contributions are deductible? Do you know if they deduct just the amount I pay in, or the full ...

Thousands of pensioners may be missing out on up to £4,300 in Pension Credit each year, despite the significant financial ...

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.