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1 week ago | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Sonia Sharma
People on PIP with back, joint, and muscle conditions are to be helped into work by the Government. Personal Independence Payments are provided to claimants who have a long-term health condition and they have difficulties in carrying out everyday tasks because of their condition. How much money you get depends on how difficult you find certain tasks and getting around.
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1 week ago | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Sonia Sharma
Older people are being warned about Pension Credit holiday rules if they are planning to travel abroad this year. More than 1.4 million older people across Britain are currently receiving Pension Credit, a benefit that provides an average of £4,300 each year to those aged over 66 on a low income. The means-tested benefit can also provide access to council tax discounts and help with heating bills, including Winter Fuel Payments.
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1 week ago | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Sonia Sharma
Government officials have outlined when verification and bank account checks will start to prevent benefit fraud across the UK. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will help save the taxpayer £1.5 billion over the next five years.
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1 week ago | 
mylondon.news | Chris Head |Chris Ballinger |Linda Howard |Linda Howard Money
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced alterations to the Fair Repayment Rate for Universal Credit recipients, set to take effect from April 30. The DWP anticipates that this move will enable approximately 1.2 million households on the means-tested benefit to hold onto more of their monthly payment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the Fair Repayment rate during the Autumn Budget in October.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Steve Bagnall
The State Pension age in the UK is set to rise from 66 to 67 starting next year, with the increase expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the nation by 2028. This change to the official retirement age has been legislated since 2014, with a further increase from 67 to 68 planned to take place between 2044 and 2046. The Pensions Act of 2014 accelerated the increase in the State Pension age from 66 to 67 by eight years.
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1 week ago | 
examinerlive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Tom Kershaw
The State Pension age in the UK is due to increase from 66 to 67 starting next year, with the rise expected to be fully implemented for all men and women across the country by 2028. This planned change to the official retirement age has been on the books since 2014, with a further increase from 67 to 68 scheduled for implementation between 2044 and 2046. The Pensions Act 2014 accelerated the increase in the State Pension age from 66 to 67 by eight years.
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1 week ago | 
lancs.live | Ben Hurst |Linda Howard |Linda Howard Money
A petition is calling for the introduction of free train travel for all those above State Pension age. Mithun Joy, the petition's creator, believes that train fares are unaffordable for many pensioners, despite the discounted prices available through the Senior Railcard, which offers a third off travel costs.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Steve Bagnall
Recipients of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are being reminded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to report certain changes in their circumstances, or they risk having their benefits paused or stopped. It's important to understand that updates such as a change of name, doctor, health professional, or address do not need to be reported to the DWP and will not affect PIP payments. Nonetheless, keeping your details current with the DWP is advisable.
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1 week ago | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Sonia Sharma
DWP figures have shown which health conditions people most commonly claim PIP for. Personal Independence Payment is given to claimants who have a long-term health condition or disability and they have difficulties with daily living or getting around due to that condition. How much money you get depends on how hard you find everyday tasks and getting around. Data from the Department for Work and Pensions shows there are now 3.7 million people across Britain receiving PIP.
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1 week ago | 
chroniclelive.co.uk | Linda Howard Money |Linda Howard |Sonia Sharma
State Pension claimants on low income are being urged to check if they could be eligible for extra cash from the Government. Figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that State Pension is provided to 13 million older people across the country. This payment is available for those who have reached retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance (NI) contributions.
