Pension Credit

The DWP is simplifying claims so eligible pensioners can apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit at the same time

DWP confirms Pension Credit and Housing Benefit major claim change for pensioners

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.

Department for Work and Pensions

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

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Warning issued as millions could face new DWP bank account monitoring checks

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel: All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

General image of pensioners

General image of pensioners

All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s revealed

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, 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

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP benefits claimants and pensioners can now check for missing bonus

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

Adult Disability Payment

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

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.

Cold Weather Payments

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

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

Department for Works and Pensions

The DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes this month

A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission

A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

All the free benefits available for pensioners and over 60s

There's a State Pension warning as four in 10 people surveyed made a major retirement mistake

There's a State Pension warning as four in 10 people surveyed made a major retirement mistake

DWP State Pension warning as four in 10 make major retirement mistake

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

The new State Pension rates start being paid next week - here's the confirmed amounts

DWP State Pension to increase next week - full amounts and dates confirmed

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

Eligible pensioners will see an increase of more than £400 from next month - have you applied?

Eligible pensioners will see an increase of more than £400 from next month - have you applied?

Poorest pensioners will receive an extra £465 from April 2025, DWP confirms

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

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

Department for Work and Pensions

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

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches - what you need to do to get £300 boost

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

Department for Work and Pensions

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

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

From TV to travel: The benefits available to the over 60s

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

NHS scheme offering £442 in supermarket vouchers to families

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands still eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

People with child or pregnant missing out on free supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit users can still get hold of hundreds in supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit users eligible for hundreds in supermarket vouchers

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants missing out on £442 of supermarket vouchers

Martin Lewis said he was

Martin Lewis said he was

Martin Lewis left with head in hands after 'very annoying' message on This Morning

There are ten days left for people to claim Pension Credit and still qualify for the DWP £301 cost of living payment

There are ten days left for people to claim Pension Credit and still qualify for the DWP £301 cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

DWP ten-day warning as cost of living payment deadline approaches

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP warn thousands they could be missing out on £3,500 cash boost

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP encourage everyone eligible to sign up for £3,500 cost of living support

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Cost of living crisis

When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Cost of living crisis

When Universal Credit claimants will receive next instalment of £650

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Warning as deadline for £3,300 cost of living payment today

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Warning as deadline for £3,300 cost of living payment today

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Warning as deadline for £3,300 payment approaches