Check your State Pension age to find out when you can retire and claim State pension using the free online tool at GOV.UK here.

You can have gaps in your NI record and still get the full New State Pension. You can get a State Pension statement which ...

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that nearly 78% of all new Pension Credit claims are processed within the target timeframe of 50 working days (10 weeks). This means that ...

As reported by the Daily Record, those born between April 6, 1960 and March 5, 1961 will have their retirement age extended beyond 66, with the specific age determined by their birth date. For certain ...

The Department for Work and Pensions could use information from banks to help verify benefit claims as part of a wider crackdown on fraud and incorrect payments.

Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months which means eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.

Thousands have already boosted their state pension - you could be missing out 💰 People have until Saturday, April 5 to fill gaps in their National Insurance record Topping up contributions could ...

One of the most glaring shortcomings of the state pension is its communication. In my view, it is still in the Middle Ages.

13:38, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 Updated: 13:46, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 A major change to pensions is set to come into force this year. The State Pension age is scheduled to begin increasing from 66 to 67 this April ...

The full new State Pension will rise to £11,973 from April, bringing it close to the frozen £12,570 personal allowance and raising concerns more retirees could face income tax.

A new online petition is pushing the UK Government to overhaul existing inheritance regulations surrounding State Pension payments. Currently, the policy restricts inheritance of a deceased person's ...