Pensions

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

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

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

I'm a personal finance writer - here are the 8 Budget changes I'm most pleased to see

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

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 pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Pensioners could get a bigger HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance under new calls

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

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Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

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

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government has responded to a petition calling for ambulance workers to have a pension age of 60

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government has responded to a petition calling for ambulance workers to have a pension age of 60

Government responds to calls for major pension age change for 'front line workers'

Phil Brickell with Cabinet Office minister Sally Jameson

Phil Brickell with Cabinet Office minister Sally Jameson

Bolton residents left waiting for pensions and lump sums amid 'unacceptable' delays

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

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

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

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Millions of pensioners could be owed money after HMRC mistake

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

The DWP State Pension age change being proposed to help young adults get jobs

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

HMRC is warning about a State Pension mistake millions make every year

HMRC is warning about a State Pension mistake millions make every year

HMRC issues warning about State Pension mistake millions have already made

HMRC has warned that more pensioners will interact with the tax system as bank savings data, rising pensions and frozen tax thresholds affect their tax bills.

HMRC has warned that more pensioners will interact with the tax system as bank savings data, rising pensions and frozen tax thresholds affect their tax bills.

Pensioners face shock demands from HMRC as bank interest is checked

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

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.

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Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid

The average age at which people choose to retire is 65 for men and 64 for women, says research

The average age at which people choose to retire is 65 for men and 64 for women, says research

Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

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HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

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

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn across the UK.

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn across the UK.

Millions could be owed an average £9,470 from a forgotten pension – how to check

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden is under pressure as MPs from many parties call for an urgent Universal Credit boost for some 66-year-olds as the State Pension age rises

Universal Credit claimants could get benefits boost to combat State Pension age rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves Downing Street as the latest State Pension age increase has come into force, affecting millions.

DWP State Pension Age warning as retirement age changes today - full list of dates

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

Millions are workers are losing money every month on their pensions - here's how to make yours work for you

Millions are workers are losing money every month on their pensions - here's how to make yours work for you

Millions losing money on their pensions every month - how to maximise retirement cash

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.

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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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Bolton pensioners to miss out on state pension tax break

Scottish Widows says 12.2 million Britons remain at risk of pension poverty despite improvements in retirement savings.

Scottish Widows says 12.2 million Britons remain at risk of pension poverty despite improvements in retirement savings.

The pension mistake experts say most people don’t notice until it’s too late

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

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

“It’s essential the industry urgently gets to grips with the issues facing pension savers

“It’s essential the industry urgently gets to grips with the issues facing pension savers

Brits with pensions given 6 month warning by Which? over 'not fit for purpose' system

State Pension Age increases mean millions fear they will never be able to retire comfortably

State Pension Age increases mean millions fear they will never be able to retire comfortably

State Pension Age increases mean millions fear they will never be able to retire

Millions risk losing pension tax relief this April

Millions risk losing pension tax relief this April

£3,600 HMRC pension boost available before April 5 but millions could miss it

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

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

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers, say ministers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers, say ministers

New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers from April

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

Many taxpayers are missing out on HMRC pension allowances and other ways to cut their tax bill, and experts advise leaving time to avoid rushing to submit, or missing the deadline altogether.

HMRC pension loophole millions are missing out on as key deadline looms this 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