Pensions

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

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DWP State Pension Age row takes new turn as Government responds to campaign

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

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Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

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Millions face DWP State Pension shake-up as triple lock branded ‘idiotic’

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

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Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

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All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

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Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

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'Hidden' DWP pension worth £5,759 but thousands miss out as they don’t know it exists

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

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HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, with (left to right) Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Chief

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HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) response obtained by former pensions minister Steve Webb indicates that well over £1 billion a year could be going unclaimed by taxpayers who fail to claim the full pension tax relief they are entitled to.

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) response obtained by former pensions minister Steve Webb indicates that well over £1 billion a year could be going unclaimed by taxpayers who fail to claim the full pension tax relief they are entitled to.

This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as new DWP powers now mean Pension Credit claimants' bank accounts can be checked on behalf of the DWP

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DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Millions of pensioners will get an early payment from the DWP in their bank accounts, so payments due on Christmas Day or Boxing Day arrive on December 24 and New Year's Day payments will arrive on the 31st.

Pensioners' 2-digit code that shows if DWP will pay State Pension early next month

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday November 26, 2025.

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What does the budget mean for pensioners, and those approaching State Pension age?

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are missing out on an average of £83 a week, says the DWP

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DWP appeal as thousands of State Pensioners are missing out on £83 a week

Changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers save for their retirement, say experts

Changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers save for their retirement, say experts

The changes to pensions starting today that could help 20 million workers

Martin Lewis has urged people to check their HMRC National Insurance record and make sure they are eligible for the full state pension

Martin Lewis has urged people to check their HMRC National Insurance record and make sure they are eligible for the full state pension

HMRC to give one last chance for full State Pension after computer error

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

Easter is moving some DWP and HMRC payment dates - here's a guide to when to expect them to land in your account

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Easter bank holiday payment dates for Pensions, Universal Credit and Child Benefit

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis gives urgent pension warning for anyone aged under 73

State Pension payments will increase by £470 in April, but nearly half a million pensioners are set to miss out on the boost

State Pension payments will increase by £470 in April, but nearly half a million pensioners are set to miss out on the boost

State Pension warning as thousands to be denied £470 payment increase

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

A petition to stop pensioners paying tax on the State Pension has gained more than 79,000 signatures

A petition to stop pensioners paying tax on the State Pension has gained more than 79,000 signatures

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Petition to stop tax on DWP State Pension reaches more than 79,000 signatures

Pensioners will see their State Pension payments are set to increase in April, with some receiving a £470 boost.

Pensioners will see their State Pension payments are set to increase in April, with some receiving a £470 boost.

Cost of living crisis

Pension payments to increase next month as new amount confirmed

Of those receiving income from an income drawdown pension, women are receiving £625 per month on average, compared with £875 for men

Of those receiving income from an income drawdown pension, women are receiving £625 per month on average, compared with £875 for men

Pension warning to women who risk running out of money 14 years early

Pension changes in April 2025 should make retirement easier

Pension changes in April 2025 should make retirement easier

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The April 2025 pension change that could make retirement easier

A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments

A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments

Pension warning as millions are missing out on £720 cash boost

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

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HMRC Pension Tax code rules are changing - here's how to claim it back

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

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HMRC Pension Tax code rules are changing - here's how to claim it back

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you've greater access to your pension, but many have been taxed unfairly with an incorrect pension tax code and are now owed thousands

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HMRC Pension Tax code rules are changing - here's how to claim it back

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - here's the new totals

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - here's the new totals

Pension Credit is going up in 2025 - how much will you get?

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has issued an urgent plea to help pensioners apply before tomorrow's deadline

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has issued an urgent plea to help pensioners apply before tomorrow's deadline

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Martin Lewis urges pensioners to 'spread the word' in urgent plea

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Thousands denied £3,900 cost of living boost as deadline approaches

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Millions missing out on £10,000 in lost pensions, research reveals

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

House of Commons analysis estimates that 1.2 million pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax in 2024-25

House of Commons analysis estimates that 1.2 million pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax in 2024-25

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Pensioners warned they could face 'stealth tax' as pension payments rise

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Pensioners set for £900 boost next month - everything you need to know

Martin Lewis will return to ITV next week with an 'urgent' state pension warning ahead of a deadline in July

Martin Lewis will return to ITV next week with an 'urgent' state pension warning ahead of a deadline in July

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis gives urgent £10,000 pension warning to everyone aged 45 to 70

Martin Lewis warned everyone with a pension that significant sums of money could be sitting in pots they had forgotten about

Martin Lewis warned everyone with a pension that significant sums of money could be sitting in pots they had forgotten about

Martin Lewis issues pension warning as man finds £121,000 in lost pots

State pensions could rise to more than £200 a week next year

State pensions could rise to more than £200 a week next year

Cost of living crisis

Tax warning to 500,000 UK households

HMRC pension error leaves thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000 . (PA)

HMRC pension error leaves thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000 . (PA)

Thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000 amid HMRC tax error