Pensioners

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners. Here's what it means for refunds.

HMRC issues update on State Pension tax error that affected 1.4 million

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.

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.

Department for Work and Pensions

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.

Department for Work and Pensions

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has been called on to increase the Personal Allowance for pensioners as the triple lock means state pensioners would otherwise be dragged into paying income tax for the first time.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has been called on to increase the Personal Allowance for pensioners as the triple lock means state pensioners would otherwise be dragged into paying income tax for the first time.

HMRC personal allowance changes being considered by Government: How it affects you

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

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.

Department for Works and Pensions

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

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.

Department for Works and Pensions

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.

Department for Work and Pensions

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

MPs have approved controversial pension reforms despite warnings they could risk savers’ returns and future retirement income.

MPs have approved controversial pension reforms despite warnings they could risk savers’ returns and future retirement income.

Government wins vote on new and controversial pension shake-up

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

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

Department for Works and Pensions

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

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

Department for Works and Pensions

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

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

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

Department for Works and Pensions

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

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

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise just for pensioners

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

More than 1.1m people over pension age could pay income tax on savings accounts

Over 1 million pensioners set for income tax on savings

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP increasing Universal Credit 'step in the right direction'

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

The State Pension age is going up again next year, as part of planned changes

DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected

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

Councillors clash over cuts and expenses

Councillors clash over cuts and expenses

Anger at 'hypocrisy' after cuts to funding pensioners' hot meals

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.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP pensions warning as millions of workers risk poverty in retirement

The UK State Pension age is going up again - are you affected?

The UK State Pension age is going up again - are you affected?

UK State Pension age is going up next year - See if you are affected

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will now hear a debate on raising the personal allowance threshold as thousands more pensioners will now pay tax on their state pension

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will now hear a debate on raising the personal allowance threshold as thousands more pensioners will now pay tax on their state pension

Thousands more will now have to pay tax on their state pensions

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

There's a chance to buy back National Insurance years, for a full State Pension, but be quick

There's a chance to buy back National Insurance years, for a full State Pension, but be quick

Clever State Pension trick that could help beat National Insurance deadline

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

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

Department for Works and Pensions

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

There's an urgent warning for anyone who is due to take out their tax-free lump-sum allowance

There's an urgent warning for anyone who is due to take out their tax-free lump-sum allowance

Pension warning for anyone in their 50s with a workplace or private pension

Workers born after 1970 may have to wait until they are 71 or older to receive the State Pension says a new report, thus missing out on retirement and time with family

Workers born after 1970 may have to wait until they are 71 or older to receive the State Pension says a new report, thus missing out on retirement and time with family

DWP State Pension age 'will have to rise to 71'

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

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates

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

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

Pension payments are to increase this year as new amount confirmed

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

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

New amount confirmed as DWP Pension payments increase

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

Catch up with friends for £1 in any of ASDA's cafes, as winter warmers offers soup and unlimited tea and coffee to over 60s

Catch up with friends for £1 in any of ASDA's cafes, as winter warmers offers soup and unlimited tea and coffee to over 60s

Asda cafe £1 meal deal for over 60s returns with unlimited tea and coffee

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

£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

DWP would restrict who got the winter fuel payment if plans get through

DWP would restrict who got the winter fuel payment if plans get through

Cost of living crisis

Nationwide petition on Winter Fuel Payments hits big milestone

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The boiler at Swindon's Lupin Court has been broken for days leaving residents in the cold

The boiler at Swindon's Lupin Court has been broken for days leaving residents in the cold

More than 40 angry pensioners left without heating for days at retirement complex

Terry Austin lost his house keys while travelling on one of the buses in Swindon on Wednesday.

Terry Austin lost his house keys while travelling on one of the buses in Swindon on Wednesday.

Pensioner's horror after losing keys on bus - weeks after being knocked over by one

The pensioner was punched to the ground on Saturday night

The pensioner was punched to the ground on Saturday night

Pensioner hospitalised after being set upon by gang

Mickey Mapstone, Paul Curtis and Jeannette Harbour have been left disgruntled by the lack of money in the cash machine

Mickey Mapstone, Paul Curtis and Jeannette Harbour have been left disgruntled by the lack of money in the cash machine

Pensioners furious as cash machine left broken for THREE weeks

Trevor Bown claims he was threated in The Folly Inn pub

Trevor Bown claims he was threated in The Folly Inn pub

Pensioner feared for his life after 'being threatened at local pub'

The Orchid Care Home celebrated Valentine's Day with food, music and dancing.

The Orchid Care Home celebrated Valentine's Day with food, music and dancing.

Care home residents dance afternoon away as they celebrate Valentine's Day in style

CCTV of the break-in

CCTV of the break-in

Swindon pensioner sees money and possessions stolen from car

Robert Murray-Graydon saw his thumb cut in the incident but his injury has since recovered.

Robert Murray-Graydon saw his thumb cut in the incident but his injury has since recovered.

Pensioner left worried to get the bus again after being covered in glass in crash