Coal pensioners receive £100 weekly boost and £5,500 lump sum
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.
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Former miners receive £5,500 lump sum in pension overhaul
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.
State pensioners get early payments for Christmas
The DWP is issuing state pension and benefit payments early due to the bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
40,000 pensioners get £5,500 lump sum and pension boost
Nearly 40,000 former mineworkers are receiving a one-off £5,500 payment and a 41% weekly pension increase. Discover how this historic payout corrects a decades-long injustice.
Miners' pensions boosted by £100 a week and £5,500 lump sum
Nearly 40,000 former UK mineworkers will see a 41% pension increase, averaging £100 extra per week plus a £5,500 lump sum. Discover the details of this historic payout.
470,000 Pensioners Missing Free TV Licence
Nearly half a million eligible state pensioners are not claiming a free TV Licence, a saving of over £180. Find out if you qualify via Pension Credit.
State pension to rise by £1,900 under triple lock pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension will increase by up to £1,900 by 2029. Labour commits to triple lock for entire Parliament. Get the latest on your pension.
Pensioners billed £800 despite tax promise
Thousands of UK state pensioners face surprise £800 tax bills from HMRC, despite government promises to shield them from tax as the Triple Lock rises. Read the full story.
State pension paid early for Christmas 2025
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive payments early this week due to the Christmas holidays. Find out the new dates and what the 4.8% April rise means for you.
State pension increase: £575 boost confirmed
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.
Pensioners warned over tax threshold freeze extension
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging more pensioners into tax. Experts warn of unfairness and hardship for those on low incomes. Read the full analysis.
State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC
Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.
State Pension age to increase from 66 to 67
The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has commissioned a review to examine future sustainability. Learn what this means for you.
Pensioners' energy bills at risk from common appliances
UK state pensioners are warned of rising energy costs as the new Ofgem price cap begins. Experts reveal TVs, microwaves, and tumble dryers are 'vampire devices' draining power. Learn how to save.
Pensioners urged to unplug gadgets to save money
Which? warns retirees to unplug wireless speakers and soundbars on standby, saving £6 a year, as energy bills rise and Winter Fuel Payment changes hit.
State pension increase of £575 confirmed for 2026/27
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £11 a week next year. Find out how the Triple Lock policy is boosting incomes for those who retired after 2016.
Pensioners face tax hit as thresholds frozen under Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget reforms, with frozen income tax thresholds, are set to push retirees with modest savings into paying tax. Experts warn of fiscal drag and inheritance tax implications.
Free TV Licence for Over-75s on Pension Credit
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can claim a free TV Licence, saving £174.50 annually ahead of an expected price hike in April. Learn how to apply and check eligibility.
Pensioners due £308 after DWP PIP error
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
4m pensioners' tax codes changed for Winter Fuel repayments
HMRC will adjust tax codes for around four million state pensioners with incomes over £35,000 to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments. Find out how much will be deducted monthly from 2026.
House of Lords: Pension Age Rise a 'Red Herring'
A House of Lords committee warns raising the state pension age fails to tackle the UK's ageing crisis. The report urges Labour to focus on keeping older people in work. Read the key findings.
State pension payment dates change for Christmas
Thousands of UK pensioners on the basic rate will get their £706 payment early this week due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your payment date now.
State pensioners to get £921 early payment next week
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.
DWP: No Need to Pay for Attendance Allowance Support
The DWP has issued a stark warning to state pensioners not to pay for help with Attendance Allowance claims, as free support is widely available. Over 1.7 million people currently receive the benefit.
State Pension to increase by £575 in April 2026
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by up to £575 from April 2026, thanks to the triple lock. Find out how much you'll get and the debate surrounding the policy's future.
State Pension payments arrive early for Christmas
Millions of UK pensioners will get their State Pension payments early due to the bank holidays. The DWP confirms the schedule for December and January. Check your payment date now.
Reeves' frozen tax bands to hit pensioners with private pots
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.
DWP urged to intervene over state pension tax letters
The DWP faces calls to clarify tax rules as the Triple Lock pushes state pensions near the tax threshold. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged retirees won't be taxed on this income. Read the full analysis.
DWP's Winter Fuel Payments land before tax code clawback
Millions of pensioners have received Winter Fuel Payments, but those earning over £35,000 will repay via tax codes. Find out how the new rules affect you.
Pensioners can claim £441 a month, savings ignored
Thousands of UK pensioners could be missing out on up to £441 a month in Attendance Allowance from the DWP. This non-means-tested support is available for common conditions like arthritis. Discover if you qualify.
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