The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the State Pension is currently providing a regular financial income ...

A surge in applications for pension credit after the Government restricted winter fuel payments to those claiming the benefit led to a backlog of 92,000 claims ...

It's crucial for all older people - single, married or cohabiting - to make sure they are claiming all the additional financial support ... in claim for certain benefits, such as Pension Credit ...

It's crucial to note that you cannot claim the 'Over 80 Pension' if you reached State Pension age on or after April 6, 2016 - ...

Pensioners are being urged to sift through their bank statements for a specific six-digit code to ensure they have not missed ...

The 'Over 80 Pension' is available for those who are not receiving any Basic State Pension, or it makes up the difference to ...

Elderly residents are being encouraged to claim their fair share of ... of a couple—with additional financial support. Criteria to obtain Pension Credit include residency in England, Scotland ...

This means older people ... Try the Pension Credit Calculator for yourself or your family member to make sure you’re receiving all the financial support you are entitled to claim.

The automatic payment window for the 2024/25 Winter Fuel Payments closed on January 29, however, Pension Credit claims made before the deadline on December 21, 2024 - which later turns out to be ...

It's crucial for all older people - single, married or cohabiting - to make sure they are claiming all the additional financial support ... in claim for certain benefits, such as Pension Credit ...

New claims for Pension Credit are processed - from initial application to award decision letter - within the target timeframe of 50 working days. This means older ... support you are entitled to ...