Waiting times for pension credit claims have doubled in the space of just one month amid fears the government cannot process applications fast enough ahead of imminent cuts to winter fuel payments.

As thousands of Brits apply for Pension Credit in the hopes of retaining their Winter Fuel Payments this year, many might believe they’re not eligible because they have a weekly income above £ ...

Here, Yahoo News explains how pension credit works, how it is linked to winter fuel payments and why so many eligible people still haven't signed up. Pension credit is a benefit for people on low ...

Only those in receipt of a means-tested benefit such as Pension Credit will qualify for the annual heating bill help, worth between £100 and £300. This means that it is more important than ever ...

Here, Yahoo News explains how pension credit works, how it is linked to winter fuel payments and why so many eligible people still haven't signed up. Pension credit is a benefit for people on low ...

Benefit and state pension payments will change for some in ... benefit payment one or two days earlier than expected. Some Tax Credit payments will be affected on December 27.

I will be 60 in a few months, and I'm currently a carer living just on Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit, which I've been receiving for a few years now while caring for a family member.

These shifting payment days will affect the vast majority of benefits including: State pension Universal Credit Pension credit Personal independence payment Child benefit Disability living ...

People claiming PIP, Pension Credit and a number of other benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions could be eligible for a cash top-up in the first week of December. With 3.4 million ...

State pensioners claiming certain disability benefits are being urged to check if they qualify for extra Pension Credit payments, worth thousands of pounds a year. Pension Credit is a benefit ...

Benefit recipients can check their payment dates on the official government website. Claimants in Northern Ireland will also see some changes. Those expecting Tax Credit payments on December 27 ...