DWP Pension Credit update as pensioners dealt ‘disastrous’ blow
The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) issued an update this week to remind pensioners on a low income to apply ahead of ...
Pension credit applications soar after winter fuel payment cut, but only 5% are approved
Just 42,500 applications for pension credit have been approved over the past 16 weeks - less than 5% of the 880,000 people ...
State pensioners warned of savings cut-off point for benefits including Pension Credit
Pensioners may need to keep a close eye on their savings to avoid an unexpected surprise ahead of the festive season.
Pension Credit barriers which may be stopping 760,000 older people claiming £3,900 annual DWP top-up
A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.
Pension Credit surge after Winter Fuel Payment cut slated 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has confirmed that 161,800 applications for the under-claimed benefit have been processed so far, with 42,500 ...
Spread the message there is no shame in claiming pension credit, says new campaign
More than half of people aged over 66 don't like to ask for support or help from friends or relatives even if they need it, ...
The 16 state pension freebies and discounts you can get in December worth up to £10,864
ONCE you hit age 66, you can start claiming your state pension, which is worth £11,502 a year if you get the full amount. But ...
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Just 42,000 successful claims for pension credit since winter fuel cut
Claims for pension credit soar by almost 150 per cent since Chancellor announced winter fuel payment means testing ...
Pension Credit applications surge as DWP suffers 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has revealed that there has been an incredible 145% surge in applications for the under-claimed benefit of Pension ...
Pension credit applications soar but approvals remain low
Just 42,500 applications have been approved since July, when the Government said almost 900,000 households were missing out ...
DWP encourages UK pensioners to claim Pension Credit - Find out if you're eligible
To be eligible for Guarantee Pension Credit, you must have reached State Pension age (currently 66). Your weekly income ...
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People over State Pension age need to claim Winter Fuel Payment before deadline next month
To qualify for Guarantee Pension Credit, you must be State Pension age (66). Your weekly income will need to be less than the minimum amount the UK Government says you need to live on. This is £218.15 ...