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DWP
14:39, 8 JAN 2025
New update on calls for weekly State Pension of £549 for everyone over 60
State Pension
Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting proposals for a new ‘universal’ State Pension.
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Pensioner homeowners urged to check for £1,800 unclaimed income
Benefits
Eight out of 10 people over State Pension age are failing to claim benefits they are entitled to.
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Older people with these health issues most-likely to get higher rate of Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance
More than 1.6 million people receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.
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New DWP measures to tackle people fraudulently claiming PIP payments each month
Personal Independence Payments
Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.
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State Pension uprating in April will not be paid to nearly half a million older people
State Pension
The New State Pension is set to rise to £921 each month under the Triple Lock.
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New update on calls for Winter Fuel Payments to be issued to all State Pensioners
Fuel bills
More than 55,500 people have signed an online petition calling for Winter Fuel payments cuts to be reversed.
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Older people urged to check DWP letter for State Pension underpayment
State Pension
A former DWP employee explains how to check the annual State Pension uprating letter for historical payment errors.
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State Pension uprating in April may affect how much tax older people pay in retirement
State Pension
Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.
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Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim
State Pension
There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.
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PIP payment warning to people due to move from DWP to ADP this year
Personal Independence Payments
The Adult Disability Payment award decision is based on PIP information held by DWP.
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Older people urged to check bank account for DWP heating payment of up to £300 this month
Fuel bills
The automatic payment window for Winter Fuel Payments closes on January 29.
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Retirement expert shares five income-boosting tips for people nearing pension age
State Pension
Step-by-step checklist for people set to retire in 2025 to maximise later life income.
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People over State Pension age with long-term health issues could get an extra £5,644
Attendance Allowance
More than 1.6 million Attendance Allowance claimants currently receive up to £434.20 each month.
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DWP payment update for people on PIP or Universal Credit going into hospital this winter
Benefits
Disability benefit payments can be paused, even for a single night’s stay in hospital.
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Exact date DWP will increase PIP payments to up to £187 each week
Personal Independence Payments
People on the highest rate of PIP will be due nearly £750 each month over the 2025/26 financial year.
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Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA or ADP may be due an extra £326 each month
Benefits
Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.
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People on PIP may be able to boost payments by up to £622 each month
Personal Independence Payments
If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for more financial help.
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DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates from April
State Pension
The New and Basic State Pension payment rates are set to rise on April 7.
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Full list of benefits older people can no longer claim from State Pension age
State Pension
Some people approaching retirement may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching State Pension age.
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New payment rates for State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits will not arrive in April
Benefits
The annual DWP uprating will be applied on April 7.
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New claims for Adult Disability Payment most-likely to get an ongoing award this year
Adult Disability Payment
Most award reviews for Adult Disability Payment are conducted between two and 10 years.
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Pensioners due important DWP letter which could boost income by over £4,000 this year
State Pension
Annual uprating letters will be sent out to nearly 13 million pensioners before the new payment rates start.
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Every State Pensioner in Scotland to receive at least £100 heating bill help next winter
Benefits
Older people could increase payments to £200 or £300 by doing one thing before September.
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Older people urged to contact council and energy supplier for financial help as temperatures drop
Fuel bills
Temperatures are expected to fall as low as minus 8C as a week-long cold snap hits the UK.
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