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

That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know about pension credit, from eligibility to how to make a claim. Pension credit is a means-tested benefit for those above state pension ...

From April 7, the Standard Minimum Guarantee (SMG) will rise by 4.1 per cent as part of the annual uprating exercise. This ...

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

Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline directly to make a claim on 0800 99 1234 - lines are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. In May 2019, the law changed so a ‘mixed ...

It's crucial to note that you cannot claim the 'Over 80 Pension' if you reached State Pension age on or after April 6, 2016 - ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the State Pension is currently providing a regular financial income ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the time it takes to process new Pension Credit claims - from ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that nearly 78 per cent of all new claims for Pension Credit are processed ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that 760,000 pensioner households may be entitled to the average annual income boost of £4,200, but do not claim it as they wrongly believe that ...

The DWP has been forced to admit that tens of thousands of claims for the benefit, worth £3900 on average, are still outstanding ...