Some 475,000 pensioners over-75 are yet to claim a free TV licence, but taking up the concession would blow an £83m hole in the BBC's funding ...

See Pension Credit extras. It's NOT automatic so you MUST claim – here's how. You can apply via Gov.uk if you've already claimed your State Pension, otherwise phone the Pension Service on 0800 99 1234 ...

This means older people on a low income making a new claim this month, especially those living on their own, could receive their first payment and any arrears before Easter Sunday on April 20. Despite ...

The DWP has issued a fresh alert to pensioners to apply for Pension Credit as the benefit can 'unlock' a wealth of extra ...

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

Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Pension Credit Income Support Individuals receiving New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance or New Style Employment ...

announces Liz Kendall Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Pension Credit Income Support Individuals receiving New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance or ...

Pension Credit tops up your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single, or your joint weekly income to £332.95 if you have a partner - this will increase to £227.10 and £346.60 respectively ...

You can start an application for Pension Credit up to four months before you reach State Pension age - which is 66 for both men and women - and any time after, but your application can only be ...

To qualify for pension credit, the following must apply: Be above state pension age, which is currently 66. For those who are not British, you will need to have settled or pre-settled status under ...

Eligible pensioners will receive up to £300. However, as the payment is only once a year you will need to submit your pension credit application far enough ahead to ensure you receive the benefit.