Many people appear to be unaware of the additional support, which can partially offset Universal Credit deductions ...

A letter from the DWP is encouraging people to apply for Pension Credit - which provides a top-up to your weekly income and ...

The DWP has announced new plans to continue the take-up of Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit that can help pensioners on ...

New research shows that four people in 10 make major retirement mistake when it comes to knowing their DWP State Pension age ...

State Pension and Pension Credit payments ... added here. DWP benefits rise - how much and when do they go up? Cheap Easter days out with the family - deals and discounts Who can get an increased HMRC ...

Article continues below To claim the benefit, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over, be under State Pension ... apply for Universal Credit." A number of changes have been made by the DWP ...

The DWP recently confirmed that nearly 78 per cent of all new Pension Credit claims are processed - from initial application to award decision letter - within the target timeframe of 50 working days.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates 760,000 people are eligible for Pension Credit and not claiming ... of both schemes and how you can apply for them. There are also details ...

Changes include making Winter Fuel Payments means tested last winter - which has seen 50,000 extra people apply for and gain Pension Credit since the summer – an increase of 64% compared to the ...

Changes include making Winter Fuel Payments means tested last winter - which has seen 50,000 extra people apply for and gain Pension Credit since the summer – an increase of 64% compared to the same ...

To qualify, the following must also apply:. If your claim ... This can include Universal Credit as long as you're on a low income or out of work, as well as Pension Credit if you're over working ...