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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

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DWP confirms State Pension age change - people with these birthdays face longer wait

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Free bus passes delayed for another group as State Pension age rises

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

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Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, as Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, as Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance

Martin Lewis breaks down new pension tax rules with £13,037 threshold

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Department for Works and Pensions

Are you owed £8,000? HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people due money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

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Millions to get DWP Christmas bonus – who qualifies

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

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DWP State Pension age row deepens as 80,000 demand retirement at 65

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

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DWP benefit checks explained as new bank account rules come into force

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

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 as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

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Retiring after 2030? The pension detail millions should check now

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

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Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone

Bernadette Gallagher had been a member of the Labour Party for 40 years

Bernadette Gallagher had been a member of the Labour Party for 40 years

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'Pensioners shouldn't pay for pensioners care' in Bolton amid triple lock changes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

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What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

How the DWP catches benefit cheats from Facebook posts to bank records

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

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Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under pressure as pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under pressure as pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000

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£12,570 Personal Allowance could rise by £1,000 for pensioners in fresh calls

The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with the change being phased in between April 2026 and April 2028.

The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with the change being phased in between April 2026 and April 2028.

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How every age group is affected as DWP hikes state pension age

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Millions face changes to benefits, energy support and school costs before the end of 2026.

Department for Work and Pensions

Major DWP changes hitting millions of pensioners and claimants before the year is out

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

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DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as millions born after 6 April 1977 are currently set to wait until age 68 for their State Pension.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as millions born after 6 April 1977 are currently set to wait until age 68 for their State Pension.

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State Pension age is rising and anyone born after April 6 1977 faces another increase

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

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Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

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.

Department for Works and Pensions

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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Bolton pensioners to miss out on state pension tax break

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

The DWP has confirmed May 2026 Bank Holiday benefit payment date changes

A key pension and benefit payment change is coming next week - check your date now

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

There's an urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and scams spiral

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Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pension rises from April 2026

All the DWP benefits and pensions increases next month – full list of rises confirmed

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promised cost of living changes in her autumn budget last November. Here's what's coming in and who it could help.

Cost of living help landing next month as government support rolls out for families

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

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Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

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DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

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'

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

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Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

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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Millions of pensioners set for payment boost from April 2026

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

The DWP is to increase Universal Credit payments in 2026, but the changes are part of a raft of controversial moves that several charities have spoken out against

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DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed

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

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

A petition has been launched to adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus and increase it to £180

'Insulting' DWP Christmas bonus should rise to £180 for pensioners and claimants

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

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HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise from £12,570, but only for pensioners

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for this DWP 6-digit code this month

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Millions of pensioners urged to check bank accounts for DWP 6-digit code this month

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

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What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

State Pensions are due to increase next April - here's what we know so far

Department for Work and Pensions

What date will DWP state pensions go up and how much will the increase be?

State Pension age is creeping up - here's when you can claim, and how to apply

State Pension age is creeping up - here's when you can claim, and how to apply

Department for Work and Pensions

How to check exact date you get your State Pension and DWP warning it may change

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning, and how it can cut benefits

The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning, and how it can cut benefits

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The DWP Universal Credit '£4.35 rule' warning for all claimants

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London, introducing the next phase of the Pensions Review.

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State Pension Age could rise more quickly as DWP announces review

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning 45% of working-age adults are putting nothing into their pensions.

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DWP pensions warning as millions of workers risk poverty in retirement