State Pension Increases by £44 Weekly in April, Providing Boost for Pensioners Thursday, April 9, 2026 statepension pensionincrease dwp pensioncredit retirement nationalinsurance livingcosts financialsupport ukgovernment pensioners The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant increase in the State Pension, effective from April. The full new State Pension will rise from £230.25 per week to £241.30, delivering an extra £11.05 … Read More
DWP Calls on PIP Claimants to Provide Evidence in Comprehensive Review Thursday, April 9, 2026 dwp pip review disability benefits claimants accessibility independence assessment socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an important call for evidence on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), seeking input from claimants and stakeholders alike. Under the Labour government, … Read More
Bumper £966 State Pension Payments Announced - But Many Will Miss Out Thursday, April 9, 2026 statepension nationalinsurance retirement pensions dwp contractedout basicpension qualifyingyears pensionincrease ukpensions Starting Monday, April 6, state pensioners will see a substantial boost in their payments, but not everyone will benefit equally. Those receiving the new full state pension will get an extra £575 annually, raising the weekly … Read More
State Pensioners Can Claim Up to £3,638 Extra from DWP Alongside Pension Credit Thursday, April 9, 2026 pensioncredit dwp pensioners caregiving benefits guaranteecredit statepension incomesupport meanstested financialaid State pensioners on low incomes who are caring for children or vulnerable young people may be eligible to receive an additional weekly payment of £69.98, an increase from the previous £67.42, starting April 6. Over the course … Read More
DWP Considers Flexible State Pension Age to Allow Early Access for Some Wednesday, April 8, 2026 dwp pension statepension aegon flexibility workincentives equality retirement policy pensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to introduce flexibility into the state pension age, potentially allowing some individuals to access their pension earlier. Labour Party minister Torsten … Read More
12 Million State Pensioners Face Potential Loss of DWP Triple Lock Perk Wednesday, April 8, 2026 pension triplelock inflation statepension dwp wages retirement ukgovernment iran economy Antonia Medlicott, founder and managing director of the investment guidance group Investing Insiders, has issued a timely warning for state pensioners regarding the future of the triple lock pension guarantee. Medlicott … Read More