Figures showed an increase of 64% in people being awarded the benefit, but almost half of claims were rejected - here's ...

New figures announced today show that the benefits department processed a "record" number of Pension Credit claims, with ...

A record number of claims have been processed in recent months, with 117,800 applications granted since July last year ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

A charity has urged those coming up to state pension age to make sure they claim a benefit that could be worth up to £4,200 a ...

Older people who get top-ups based on income and savings will be caught up in the sweeping checks on bank balances ...

The DWP will be able to monitor the bank accounts of 1.4 million people in a bid to tackle benefit fraud, but the State ...

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5, whichever is highest.

calling the Pension Credit helpline at 0800 99 1234 (open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday), or consulting the guide on the Independent Age website. Even if you have savings or own your property, you ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to use its powers to unlock the details of 800,000 households ...

From April the disability element of Pension Credit will rise from £81.50 per week to £82.90. This amounts to £331.60 every ...