It’s Official: State Pension to Rise to £250.70 a Week From April 2027
For weeks the figures were estimates. Now they’re confirmed. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden told Parliament in a written […]
State Pension
State Pension increases and age changes, plus Pension Credit and winter payments for pensioners.
Budget 2026: Pensioners on Low Incomes Won’t Pay Tax on Their State Pension. Here’s Everything Else You Need to Know
Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget was mostly about tax and the wider economy. But a handful of announcements will matter […]
Will Your State Pension Be Taxed From April? Tomorrow’s Budget Should Finally Answer That
For years, the full State Pension has sat just below the point where income tax starts. From April 2027, that […]
Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Most Pensioners Get Up to £300 Automatically, but Some Will Need to Pick Up the Phone
Winter Fuel Payment letters are landing on doormats across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, telling pensioners how much they’ll get […]
The Triple Lock Is Set to Change From 2030. Here’s What Andy Burnham’s Plan Means for Your State Pension
For more than 15 years, the triple lock has guaranteed that the State Pension goes up every April by whichever […]
State Pension Set to Top £13,000 From April 2027. This Week Decides the Final Figure
The two numbers that decide how much the State Pension goes up next April are coming out this week. If […]
DWP Is Contacting 660,000 Pensioner Households About Pension Credit. Here’s Why It’s Worth Checking
If a DWP leaflet about Pension Credit lands on your doormat this month, don’t bin it. The department is contacting […]
DWP Christmas Bonus 2026: The Full List of Benefits That Qualify for the £10 Payment
Millions of people will get a small extra payment from the DWP in December: the Christmas Bonus. It’s a one-off, […]
MPs From 10 Parties Urge Andy Burnham to Compensate WASPI Women “As Soon As Possible”
The pressure on Andy Burnham over WASPI compensation just went up a notch. MPs from ten different parties have written […]