Pensioners

Steve Webb highlights the hidden pension problem putting single people at risk

Personal Finance

The pension time bomb hitting millions - and women are paying the highest price

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Thousands more join campaign demanding State Pension Age to drop to 60

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) as a new Commons report examines HMRC's Personal Allowance, State Pension tax and calls for reform.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) as a new Commons report examines HMRC's Personal Allowance, State Pension tax and calls for reform.

HMRC Personal Allowance explained as pressure grows over State Pension tax

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

Parents who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2010 could be owed an average £8,377 after HMRC errors affected State Pension records.

DWP State Pension warning as parents urged to check for £8,377 HMRC payout

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

DWP State Pension Age warning as retirement age changes - full list of dates

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Department for Work and Pensions

Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

A new Government-backed report says 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with self-employed and younger workers most at risk.

A new Government-backed report says 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with self-employed and younger workers most at risk.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP State Pension won’t be nearly enough for millions, new retirement warning says

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

Department for Work and Pensions

The £1 in £7 warning - why some pensioners could be hit hardest by energy bill surge

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

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Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension Age

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased payments for DWP benefits and pensions in her latest budget

All the pension and DWP benefits rising - how much more you’ll get from April 2026

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

Department for Works and Pensions

'Hidden' DWP pension worth £5,759 but thousands miss out as they don’t know it exists

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

Easter bank holidays mean early payments. Find out if your Child Benefit, pension, or Universal Credit is affected in April 2026.

DWP State Pension, Universal Credit and Child Benefit April payment dates changes

New Winter Fuel Payment system triggers HMRC Tax Code changes for pensioners, as letters start to arrive

New Winter Fuel Payment system triggers HMRC Tax Code changes for pensioners, as letters start to arrive

Department for Works and Pensions

New Winter Fuel Payment system triggers HMRC Tax Code changes for pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Personal Finance

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

Experts warn that British homes are often overheated, as people chase the same comfort levels regardless of age or need.

Experts warn that British homes are often overheated, as people chase the same comfort levels regardless of age or need.

Pensioners urged to keep their homes heated to this 'ideal temperature'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

When you reach State Pension age, your National Insurance (NI) contributions usually stop — even if you keep working. This can mean big savings, and in some cases, you can claim back overpaid NI, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Reached State Pension Age? How to stop NI payments and claim back tax from HMRC

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Department for Works and Pensions

A million pensioners could get a £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

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DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

Department for Work and Pensions

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people missing out on £4,300 State Pension boost

Changes announced in the autumn Budget will mean salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance (NI) from April 2029.

Changes announced in the autumn Budget will mean salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance (NI) from April 2029.

HMRC pension changes may see one in 10 retire with less, says new research

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

Cold Weather Payments

£25 DWP Cold Weather Payment for thousands of pensioners and families with children

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in just 12 months

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in just 12 months

4 pension scam red flags to look out for – and how to protect yourself

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

Millions will see their state pension arrive early this month, says the DWP

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DWP confirms State Pension payment changes for Christmas 2025 and New Year

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

'Insulting' DWP Christmas bonus should rise to £180 for pensioners and claimants

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise from £12,570, but only for pensioners

It''s worth checking the full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

It''s worth checking the full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

Personal Finance

The full list of DWP benefits and discounts millions of pensioners are missing out on

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP appeal as thousands of State Pensioners are missing out on £83 a week

State Pension should increase by £574 in autumn budget, under Triple Lock pledge

State Pension should increase by £574 in autumn budget, under Triple Lock pledge

New State Pension to increase by £574 in autumn budget, under Triple Lock pledge

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP benefits and pensions warning as CPI inflation hits 3.8 per cent

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

More than 1 million pensioners could have to pay income tax on savings accounts

Millions of pension records set to be deleted – could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a pensions expert

Millions of pension records set to be deleted – could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a pensions expert

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP deleting millions of pension records is 'fatally' undermining appeals

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

Department for Works and Pensions

The DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes this month

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP pensions warning as millions of workers risk poverty in retirement

HMRC says 1m pensioners are now paying income tax at 40 per cent or above

HMRC says 1m pensioners are now paying income tax at 40 per cent or above

HMRC says one million pensioners now paying income tax at 40 per cent or above

All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

Department for Work and Pensions

All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

£800m of DWP state pensions have been underpaid - check your payments and make sure you have the full amount

£800m of DWP state pensions have been underpaid - check your payments and make sure you have the full amount

Check your pension payments as £800m of DWP state pensions underpaid

Pension changes could help workers scoop up smaller pension pots, and make sure they aren't lost

Pension changes could help workers scoop up smaller pension pots, and make sure they aren't lost

Pension changes could help workers scoop up smaller pension pots - here's how

There's a State Pension warning as four in 10 people surveyed made a major retirement mistake

There's a State Pension warning as four in 10 people surveyed made a major retirement mistake

DWP State Pension warning as four in 10 make major retirement mistake

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

State Pension and Pension Credit Easter bank holiday payment dates confirmed

What is your HMRC personal allowance, and when does it renew for 2025?

What is your HMRC personal allowance, and when does it renew for 2025?

What is the HMRC Personal Tax Allowance, and how much is it each year?

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

Eligible pensioners will see an increase of more than £400 from next month - have you applied?

Eligible pensioners will see an increase of more than £400 from next month - have you applied?

Poorest pensioners will receive an extra £465 from April 2025, DWP confirms

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

Some pensioners will miss out on the April increase of up to £470 because of where they live

Some pensioners will miss out on the April increase of up to £470 because of where they live

Some pensioners will miss out on £470 because of where they live

A petition to stop pensioners paying tax on the State Pension has gained more than 79,000 signatures

A petition to stop pensioners paying tax on the State Pension has gained more than 79,000 signatures

Department for Works and Pensions

Petition to stop tax on DWP State Pension reaches more than 79,000 signatures