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People who do not qualify for Carer's Allowance can still boost State Pension payments in retirement

Carer's Credit can plug gaps in National Insurance records which can help increase State Pension entitlement.

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DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age

There are two benefits people over 60 may be eligible to claim now that could carry over into State Pension age.

Daily Record

People over State Pension age will see greatest squeeze on their household income over next year

Young people are set to struggle most to pay rising energy bills over coming months.

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State Pension increase next April could see 500,000 more people in retirement paying tax

A significant increase in the number of over-65s paying tax is expected in 2023.

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Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement this week

Speculation is mounting on whether State Pensions and benefits will rise in line with 10% inflation next April.

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DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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Proposal to increase State Pension to £380 each week for people over 60 considered for debate in Parliament

An online petition has received more than 105,300 signatures of support from people across the UK.

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DWP State Pension claimants warned as underpayments may not be corrected until 2024

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that efforts to correct the systemic underpayment of the State Pension are too slow as 237,000 older people have been underpaid a total of £1.46 billion

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Simple change to Universal Credit savings rule could help more older people access benefits

An increase to the £16,000 savings limit could help people over 50 during the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

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State Pension underpayments for 237,000 older people may not be corrected until the end of 2024

Some 19,000 cases would need to be reviewed every month to meet DWP’s resolution deadline.

Daily Record

Millions of people urged to claim extra £182 a week from DWP

Millions of people are receiving less than £100 a week in State Pension payments

Liverpool Echo

DWP £10 bonus payment for people on State Pension and certain benefits to be paid next month

Millions of people will receive the tax-free payment if they are eligible during the qualifying week in December.

Daily Record

DWP urge older people to check if they are due weekly State Pension boost

New State Pension figures suggest that 1.9 million people over 66 are receiving less than £100 per week - and the boost could reach up to £182 extra if they apply.

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Older people urged to check if they are due weekly State Pension boost of up to £182

New State Pension figures suggest that 1.9 million people over 66 are receiving less than £100 per week.

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No plans to review Attendance Allowance to include mobility element for older people with disability

Unlike PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA, Attendance Allowance does not have a mobility component.

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Rise in UK state pension age ‘could stop women caring for older relatives’

Report says increase in work time by 30 hours a week will lead to drop in care time of 6.3 hours a week

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Older people urged to claim Pension Credit before next month to qualify for extra £324 payment

Successful new claims for Pension Credit received by DWP will qualify for the £324 cost of living payment.

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DWP rejects proposal to give older people not eligible for Pension Credit £324 cost of living payment

Older people claiming Pension Credit will receive the second cost of living payment this month.

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More than 230,000 pensioners urged to check if they are due £9,000 back payments

According to the latest report by the public spending watchdog on the Department for Work and Pensions accounts, around 237,000 people over the State Pension are due back payments

Daily Record

Full list of cost of living and heating payments due to be issued before Christmas

Make sure you know exactly what money you are due and when to expect it.

Daily Record

Over 230,000 people of State Pension age urged to check if they are due back payments of £9,000

Standard Life estimates 2% of everyone receiving State Pension could be eligible for an arrears payment.

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State Pension payments after a spouse or partner dies - inheritance rules and who can claim

A State Pension claim from the DWP does not just end when a loved one dies.

Daily Record

DWP confirms 'no plans' to introduce pro rata Winter Fuel Payment for older people who miss qualifying deadline

People who reach State Pension age after qualifying week do not get the heating bill help.

Daily Record

People of State Pension age could get £300 cost of living payment again next winter

DWP has not made a decision yet on heating bill support for winter 2023/24.

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