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

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 ...

The state pension age is the earliest age you can start claiming your state pension from the Department for Work and Pensions ...

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

Customers with a household income below £18,725 (excluding benefits) or those receiving income-related benefits such as ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is warning that deferring your state pension in an attempt to amass a larger ...

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 ...

WE’RE all counting down the days to when we can finally put our feet up and retire – but how many years of slog do YOU have to go? Because of the way the state pension is calculated, ...

Thousands of households will soon receive £225 payments through the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF), just in time ...