DWP Accumulates £1,300 Debts for Carers Despite Requests to Stop Payments Monday, June 15, 2026 dwp carers allowance overpayments debt unpaidcarers benefits carersuk chrisfarrell socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to accumulate debts against unpaid carers, even after being notified to stop overpayments. Chris Farrell, a former full-time unpaid carer aged 65, found himself burdened … Read More
State Pensioners to Benefit from New HMRC Tax-Free Allowance Threshold in 2027 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 pension tax hmrc allowance statepension triplelock income dwp pensioners policy Starting in 2027, state pensioners who depend exclusively on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension will be shielded from paying income tax, thanks to a new policy introduced by Labour Party Chancellor … Read More
HMRC’s Frozen Tax Allowance Could Push 9.3 Million Pensioners into Paying Income Tax Wednesday, June 3, 2026 pensioners tax hmrc income allowance fiscaldrag inflation cspa statepension retirement The Civil Service Pensioner Alliance (CSPA) has raised serious concerns about the impact of the frozen HMRC personal tax-free allowance on UK pensioners. While income tax rates have remained unchanged, the personal allowance … Read More
HMRC Confirms £60,000 Annual Pension Contribution Allowance for State Pensioners Wednesday, June 3, 2026 hmrc pension allowance tax contributions retirement selfassessment taxrelief carryforward statepension HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reaffirmed the annual pension contribution allowance of £60,000 for state pensioners. This confirmation came following an inquiry from a pension saver on X (formerly Twitter) regarding … Read More
DWP Reveals Full List of 95 Musculoskeletal Conditions Qualifying Pensioners for Up to £114 Weekly Monday, June 1, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners musculoskeletal arthritis dwp disability support health pensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a comprehensive list of 95 arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions that qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance, an essential benefit providing up to £114.60 … Read More
People Under 67 with Caring Responsibilities Urged to Check £86 Weekly Carer’s Allowance Entitlement Thursday, May 28, 2026 carers allowance benefits pensions caring caregiving eligibility nicredits uk dwp If you are caring for a loved one and are under the state pension age, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance—a weekly payment of £86.45—as well as National Insurance credits that boost your future state pension. BBC … Read More