Pension Credit

Glasgow pensioners urged to check Pension Credit as thousands could be missed

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 next month – full list of rises confirmed

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

Department for Works and Pensions

Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers

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 are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits are to increase, with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

DWP benefits increase 2026 with millions to see 3.8 per cent rise from April

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Department for Works and Pensions

Can the DWP check your bank account? Privacy concerns raised over new benefit powers

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

Eligibility Verification Notices will be sent to banks and other financial institutions and will set out the specific information required, says the DWP, but what does this mean?

The DWP can now check your bank account but what do the new powers really mean?

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

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

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 payment

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared key advice on social tariffs for broadband and phone deals

Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

Department for Work and Pensions

What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

State Pension age is creeping up - here's when you can claim, and how to apply

State Pension age is creeping up - here's when you can claim, and how to apply

Department for Work and Pensions

How to check exact date you get your State Pension and DWP warning it may change

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP appeal as thousands of State Pensioners are missing out on £83 a week

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Millions are missing out on DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

Full list of DWP benefits and other deals for people of State Pension age

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

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays next month.

DWP benefits and pensions claimants warned ahead of August payment changes

All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

Department for Work and Pensions

All the DWP pension changes to payments for May 2025

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

State Pension and Pension Credit Easter bank holiday payment dates confirmed

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

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 are extra costs to home ownership as you get older, say experts. But they can be beaten.

There are extra costs to home ownership as you get older, say experts. But they can be beaten.

Hidden costs of staying in your own home after the age of 65

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?

All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - here's the new totals

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - here's the new totals

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - how much will you get?

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 letter to every pensioner that could see you £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?

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

Thousands denied £3,900 cost of living boost as deadline approaches

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.

Pension Credit update as Winter Fuel Payments begin

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Christmas bonus to be paid to people on these benefits next month

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

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

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 warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible

Andrew pictured at home

Andrew pictured at home

Cost-of-living crisis: Glasgow man feared paying rent after losing benefit

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

Cost of living crisis

Households to receive letters as thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis and DWP launch appeal to thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

Martin Lewis said he was

Martin Lewis said he was

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

Glasgow pensioner receives overdue Pension Credit from DWP

Glasgow pensioner receives overdue Pension Credit from DWP

How a 'struggling' Glasgow pensioner managed to get backdated money from DWP

Pensioners have days left to claim £301 cost of living payment

Pensioners have days left to claim £301 cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

Pensioners have days left to claim £301 cost-of-living payment

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

The DWP cost of living payment will be sent out between November 8 and November 23

The DWP cost of living payment will be sent out between November 8 and November 23

Cost of living crisis

DWP deadline for pensioners to be eligible for £324 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 will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

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