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Married couples over State Pension age could be due up to £278 each week from DWP

Older people living on their own could also be eligible for up to £182 each week in extra support.

Daily Record

DWP increases State Pension age by two years for men and women due to 'growing population'

State pension age is now 66

Nottingham Post

New State Pension payment rates for this year and realistic ways to boost monthly income

More than 12.4 million people across the UK receive regular State Pension payments.

Daily Record

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One in five older people retiring this year plan to rely on State Pension for income

Someone retiring on the full New State Pension will receive £185.15 each week.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis warns nearly 1m older people missing out on big income boost of up to £3,300 each year

The consumer champion is urging pensioners with a weekly income of less than £200 to check if they qualify for Pension Credit.

Daily Record

State pension age could rise sooner than expected after DWP review

The age at which both men and women become eligible to receive a state pension is currently 66

Liverpool Echo

What happens to State Pension payments if your partner or spouse dies

Around 12.4 million people across the UK are in receipt of State Pension payments

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Brits claiming benefits could be owed thousands after DWP error - as one man wins £12,000

Benefits claimants could be in line for thousands of pounds after some calculation errors by DWP, but while some have been underpaid, some have been overpaid too

Daily Mirror

People of State Pension age can quickly check online if they qualify for £3,300 annual top-up

The DWP estimates £1.7bn is being left unclaimed by around 800,000 pensioners across the UK.

Daily Record

DWP to raise State Pension age affecting when you can retire

The age to qualify for your State Pension is due to increase to 68

Wales Online

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 considering raising state pension age to 68 - how it could affect you

Changes are planned due to life expectancy rising

Nottingham Post

DWP Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants owed £2.6 billion due to error

Due to mistakes made by the Department for Work and Pensions, people claiming benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit have been collectively underpaid £2.6 billion

Edinburgh Live

New DWP State Pension changes may affect when you can retire

The State Pension age is currently being reviewed by the Department for Work and Pensions, and it could be increased — meaning many people will need to work for longer

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Daily Record

DWP encourages older people to check for income top-up on Pension Credit day of action

An average of £1,900 is unclaimed each year by people over State Pension age.

Daily Record

State Pension age changes could affect when you will be able to retire - check it now

The qualifying age for State Pension is currently set to rise to 68 between 2037 and 2039.

Daily Record

Women underpaid State Pension continue to challenge DWP over ‘married woman’s stamp’

If you think you may have been underpaid you should contact the Pension Service.

Daily Record

DWP rejects call to expand Winter Fuel Payments to include disabled people below State Pension age

The annual heating benefit is worth between £100 and £300 to pensioner households.

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Daily Record

DWP could pay older people living with any of these health conditions up to £369 each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

DWP confirms 770,000 people of State Pension age could be due up to £278 extra each week

The Pension Credit Calculator can quickly work out if you are eligible and how much you could receive.

Nottingham Post

Warning National Insurance threshold increase could lead to state pension credits loss

It could save people £330 per year

Daily Mirror

State Pension: Claimants warned 'do not ignore' letter or miss out on payments

A long-planned change in the way that the State Pension is paid requires urgent actions from some older Brits with a soon-to-be-defunct account type

Daily Record

People approaching State Pension age in Scotland can still apply for new disability benefit

Adult Disability Payment will open in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20.

Daily Record

DWP benefits that can no longer be claimed when people reach State Pension age

There are two benefits older people may be eligible to claim now that could carry over into pension age.

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance myths which stop older people claiming up to £369 from DWP each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants could receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks to help with additional daily living costs.

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