The DWP Minister’s comments came after Labour MP Paula Barker asked about support for older people making a Pension Credit claim. The income boost will be worth around £4,200 this year and unlocks ...

Older people, or friends and family, can quickly check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK here. Alternatively, ...

It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of pensioners in Britain are eligible, but don’t currently claim ... online to see what you could be entitled to using the Government’s pension ...

Despite the full New State Pension now being worth £221.20 per week and the full Basic State Pension worth £169.50, data from ...

As the cost of living issue worsens, thousands of retirees in the UK might be losing out on crucial financial assistance. In ...

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 ...

Go online or call the Pension Credit helpline to see if you're due ... You will also need to satisfy the 'habitual residence test'. The quickest way to claim Pension Credit is via Gov.uk, or by ...

Hundreds of thousands missed out on the payment this winter to act now to boost income now - and qualify for help next winter ...

DWP estimates some 760,000 people over State Pension age entitled to the means-tested benefit, but not claiming it ...

Older people on low income are being urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, which can open doors to even ...

Labour backbencher Jon Trickett enquired about the number of outstanding Pension Credit claims. The response revealed that DWP officials have reviewed an additional 30,000 claims in the past three ...