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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as plans shared in a new report could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.

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Born in the 1970s? New report says State Pension Age change could come 7 years early

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

HMRC figures show more than 10 million people aged 65 and over now pay income tax as frozen tax thresholds pull more pensioners into the tax system.

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Seven in 10 pensioners must now pay income tax in new record, HMRC data reveals

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

DWP now checking bank accounts of those claiming certain pensions and benefits

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

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Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

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Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

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Pensioners excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC tax break

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

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Pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

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The £1 in £7 warning - why some pensioners could be hit hardest by energy bill

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

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Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

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DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

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DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves as companies with salary sacrifice schemes react to new tax changes, and higher National Insurance costs expected.

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Millions could lose key tax perk under new HMRC pension crackdown

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

Some pensioners will repay Winter Fuel Payments, with some losing up to £300 through tax changes starting in April 2026.

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Thousands of pensioners to lose up to £300 as payments clawed back

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

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Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants need to come forward

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases coming next month

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

8 cost of living boosts announced to help families starting in April 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check they received their Christmas bonus payment, which should have arrived by January 1

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check they received their Christmas bonus payment, which should have arrived by January 1

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DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check for missing bonus

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax in HMRC Personal Allowance update

Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners

Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners

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Waspi women latest as ministers give verdict on £10bn pensions payout

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

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All the DWP pension age benefits as Martin Lewis warns thousands are missing out

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

Up to a million pensioners are missing out on a key benefit, say experts

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A million pensioners could get £3800 a year free DWP cash boost

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

A dog walker braving the wintry conditions in Cullercoates Bay in North Tyneside. Bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the UK over the weekend with some places already seeing as much as 10cm of snow.

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DWP Cold Weather Payments for thousands of pensioners and families with children

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

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DWP Universal Credit to increase this year as exact amounts confirmed

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

All the DWP Universal Credit and other payment dates for Christmas 2025 and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

Many will see Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates change for Christmas and New Year

DWP Universal Credit and other payment dates for Christmas 2025

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Bonus cash payment for millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Pensioners' 2-digit code that shows if DWP will pay State Pension early

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

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HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise just for pensioners

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

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DWP pensions warning as millions of workers risk poverty in retirement

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

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State Pension Age could rise more quickly as DWP announces review

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

Every benefit and pension going up next week

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

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Martin Lewis issues 'lucrative' advice for anyone aged under 73

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

The new State Pension rates from April 2025 have been voted through by MPs

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DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP issues warning to over risk of losing £434 a month in benefits

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

The DWP is sending out a letter to all pensioners that could see the, £4,000 better off

The DWP is sending out a letter to all pensioners that could see the, £4,000 better off

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DWP sending letter to every pensioner leaming some £4,000 better off

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

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Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

The State Pension increases in April each year, based on a system known as the triple lock.

The State Pension increases in April each year, based on a system known as the triple lock.

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Experts predict State Pensions could rise to more than £1,000 a month

The Department for Work and Pensions is hiring new staff to try and crack down on benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions is hiring new staff to try and crack down on benefit fraud

Benefit claimants to be snooped on by 'covert surveillance officers'