UK state pensioners born after 1951 are receiving an unexpected £921 payment early due to the New Year bank holiday. Find out if you're affected and what the latest triple lock increase means for your retirement income.
Thousands of pensioners, including Maurice Alphandary, face lifetime losses up to £200k as Labour's PPF inflation increase won't start until 2027. Read their fight for justice.
Over a quarter of a million people in the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme will see inflation-linked rises applied to pre-1997 pension payments. Discover how the reforms will work.
SNP MSP warns Scotland faces being 'punished again' as UK Labour government reviews state pension age. Calls for halt to increase due to lower life expectancy.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 between 2026-2028. Learn how this affects retirement plans and why further rises are being considered.
Millions of UK families miss out on a 25% pension top-up during parental leave. Experts urge action to close the 'Parenthood Pension Gap'. Check your eligibility now.
State pensioners aged 80+ receive a 25p weekly 'age addition', unchanged since 1971. Critics call it 'insulting' as its value has plummeted. Discover the future of this payment.
An Australian with a means-tested pension urges the DWP to adopt the model. Times specialist says the unpopular idea persists because it addresses fiscal pressures.
The DWP is urging nearly one million eligible pensioner couples over 66 to claim Pension Credit, a benefit worth up to £4,300 annually that also unlocks free TV licences and council tax reductions.
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67 starting in 2026. Find out exactly when you can claim and how to plan for the changes.
The DWP announces a significant £865 annual increase for couples on State Pension from April 2026. Discover the new rates and what it means for your income.
Thousands of former coal industry staff see pensions rise by 41% as a £2.3bn government reserve is handed over. Find out who qualifies and why.
Thousands of ex-miners to receive a £100 weekly pension increase and a £5,500 average lump sum just before Christmas. The move follows the release of a £2.3bn government reserve fund. Read the full story.
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 4.8% rise in state pensions. Those on the new state pension will receive an extra £575 annually. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of UK state pensioners will receive an early £921 payment next week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out if you are affected and what the new weekly rate will be.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push state pensioners with small private savings into paying income tax from 2027. Experts warn of financial strain.
Pension savers initiating transfers in December face a 24-day wait, with funds not moving until January. Experts warn of 'real frustration' and call for urgent industry reforms.
The UK state pension age will start rising from 2026, impacting millions. Find out the exact dates you can claim under the new rules and how it affects your retirement plans.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension increase, adding £575 a year for millions. The move follows the triple lock but sparks a furious political row. Read the full details.
Over 12 million UK pensioners will gain up to £575 each as the DWP confirms a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026. Learn about the Pension Credit increases and new tax rules.
New figures reveal a £1,865 annual gap in state pension payments. Discover how the Triple Lock protects retirees and why the pension still falls short of a basic living standard.
Millions of UK pensioners will see payments rise by hundreds of pounds from April 2026, with the full new state pension reaching £12,547. Find out how the triple lock affects you.
A former Pensions Minister warns that replacing the Triple Lock could plunge 25 million retirees into financial hardship. Read the stark analysis from industry experts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes income tax thresholds for 3 years, creating a 'two-tier' pension tax system. Critics warn it penalises savers. Read the full analysis.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.