About 12.7 million people over state pension age will find out how much their regular payments will rise in April, two weeks before Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the annual increase during the autumn budget in Parliament on October 30. The Labor government has pledged to enforce the law. Triple Lock, and the final part of … Read more
Online guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on GOV.UK suggests that low-income earners of state pension age who receive Attendance Allowance or the middle or top care rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) may be eligible for an extra £81.50 per week in … Read more
Rachel Reeves says pensioners are on track for a £1,700 boost under Labour as she tries to fend off a revolt over the winter fuel payment cut. In an article in The Telegraph on Monday, ahead of a crucial policy vote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer released estimates of the likely rise in the state … Read more
Rachel Reeves is under fire for cutting winter fuel payments. Bloomberg via Bloomberg via Getty Images On May 1st, Keir Starmer He could not have been clearer about his position on whether all pensioners should continue to receive the government winter allowance. The then Leader of the Opposition made it clear in the House of … Read more
Nearly half a million people have signed an online petition from Age UK calling on the UK government to reverse its decision to means-test Winter Fuel Payments. The charity launched its campaign following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement in late July that the legislation was rushed through Parliament on 22 August, bypassing any debate or vote. … Read more
Octopus Energy has extended its support scheme to include those of state pension age who are not receiving pension credit. This follows the UK government’s decision to stop annual Winter Fuel Payments for around 10 million older people in the UK from this year. On 29 July, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that … Read more
It is estimated that around two million people in the UK are struggling with sight problems or a degenerative eye condition. More than 59,000 adults under 65 who are still of working age receive additional financial help through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Meanwhile, almost 50,000 people above the AOW retirement … Read more
Nearly a million pensioners are being encouraged to see if they qualify for an income boost of £3,900, which also includes access to Winter Fuel Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the annual allowance designed to help with winter heating costs would no longer be paid … Read more
Attendance Allowance is a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people over state pension age who require help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claims can result in weekly payments of £72.65 or £108.55, depending on the level of support required. … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published new figures showing that almost 12.7 million older people in the UK are currently receiving a fixed income from the state pension. The benefit is available to people who have reached the UK government retirement age of 66 and have paid at least 10 years’ National … Read more