DWP to Block State Pension Payments for Those Born Between 1970 and 1978 Due to Retirement Age Hike Monday, July 20, 2026 dwp pensions statepension retirement nischedule governmentpolicy finance retirementage pensionage higherretirementage The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to raise the state pension age earlier than originally scheduled, potentially affecting millions of people born between April 1970 and March 1978. Treasury officials have … Read More
DWP Urged to Abolish £425 Monthly Universal Credit Limit for Pre-1961 Born Claimants Monday, July 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit pensionage statepension poverty olderworkers benefits government welfare selectcommittee The Work and Pensions Select Committee has issued a strong warning to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding the financial challenges facing older workers as the state pension age increases. With the state … Read More
DWP Confirms New State Pension Age Thresholds Amid Upcoming Changes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 dwp pension statepension retirement ageincrease triplelock lifeexpectancy welfare pensionage pensionsexpert The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined planned changes to the UK State Pension age, stirring concerns among pension claimants. Hannah Martin, a pensions specialist and founder of Rich Retiree, has issued a … Read More
Department for Transport Announces Free Bus Pass Eligibility Age Increase for Those Born After 1961 Monday, July 6, 2026 buspass statepension departmentfortransport pensionage publictransport labourparty andyburnham manchester dwp transportreform sport The Department for Transport has confirmed a significant change to the eligibility age for free bus passes, impacting millions of people born between 1961 and 1977. Because the free bus pass age is linked to the state pension … Read More
DWP May Accelerate State Pension Age Increase Amid Rising Welfare Costs Saturday, June 20, 2026 dwp pensions pensionage statepension welfare labourgovernment pensionreform employment aging triplelock The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could bring forward the planned rise in the state pension age, according to experts, as the Labour government contends with escalating welfare expenditures. Currently, the state … Read More
DWP Confirms State Pension Age Review Amid Potential Changes Friday, June 19, 2026 dwp pension retirement labour mcfadden statepension pensionage review obr finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reaffirmed that a comprehensive review of the state pension age is underway, with Labour Party’s Pat McFadden confirming the process remains on schedule. Speaking in Parliament, … Read More