Statepension

Saturday, March 21, 2026 pension statepension pensioners increase triplelock retirement payments inflation uk bonus

State pension payments are set to rise from April, providing pensioners with an automatic increase worth up to £575 over the course of the next year. This rise is part of the government’s annual adjustment under the triple … Read More

Saturday, March 21, 2026 pensions tax statepension fiscaldrag savings incometax hmrc rachelreeves pensioners triplelock

New tax regulations overseen by Rachel Reeves could mean that hundreds of thousands of pensioners with modest savings become liable for income tax. This arises from frozen tax bands that have not changed since 2021, despite … Read More

Friday, March 20, 2026 statepension dwp pensionincrease triplelock retirement oldstatepension newstatepension pensioners weeklypayment annualincrease

Starting April 6, new State Pensioners will benefit from a significant increase in their weekly payments, resulting in an additional £2,932 annually for some. The new State Pension will rise from its current weekly rate of … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 waspi pension compensation dwp legal government labour women payout statepension

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign is intensifying its battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over denied compensation payments of £2,950. Campaigners are preparing a formal legal … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 statepension pensions triplelock dwp retirement ukgovernment pensionincrease earningsgrowth inflation finance

Starting April 6, all 13 million people receiving the state pension in the UK will see an increase, thanks to the government’s Triple Lock policy. This annual rise is designed to ensure pension payments keep pace with … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 pension statepension triplock dwp retirement increase ukgovernment savings contributions chancellor

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a £44 monthly increase in the state pension from April 2026, thanks to the continuation of the Triple Lock guarantee. This rise means new state pensioners will receive … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 pension uk statepension retirement pensionage demographics policy ageing finance government

Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually … Read More

Saturday, March 14, 2026 pension dwp statepension retirement ageincrease policy poverty employment ifs legislation

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the state pension age from 66 to 67 starting next month, with the full transition expected to complete by early 2028. This significant change, initially announced … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 pension statepension dwp retirement finance pensionage policy sustainability triplelock government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering the possibility of bringing forward the planned increase in the state pension age, posing a significant impact on future retirees. Currently, the state pension age is … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 dwp benefits universalcredit statepension paymentdates easter bankholidays nationalinsurance april government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be adjusting the payment dates for eight benefits, including Universal Credit, in April to accommodate the Easter bank holidays. With Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 hmrc tax pensioners statepension incometax taxfreeze obr pensions personalallowance budget

Up to one million more state pensioners are expected to start paying income tax on their state pension, following a freeze on tax thresholds announced in last year’s Budget. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 labour hmrctax statepension springstatement taxation pensioners personalallowance isas propertytax dividendtax

The Labour Party has released an important update concerning tax bills for state pensioners as part of its Spring Statement documents. This announcement clarifies the government’s and HMRC’s positions on … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pensioners tax statepension income hmrc budget economy rachelreeves obr inflation

A growing number of retirees are expected to pay income tax on their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension, following Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to freeze the income tax threshold. The … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 statepension dwp pensionincrease triplelock labourgovernment nationalinsurance inflation basicstatepension pensioners ukpensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to deliver a substantial £439 annual boost to older state pensioners following a government-approved 4.8% increase starting in April. This rise follows the reinstatement of … Read More

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 statepension dwp nationalinsurance retirement pensionincrease triplelock workplacepension personalfinance inflation wagegrowth

In April 2026, the state pension will rise by approximately 4.7%, boosting the new state pension to £12,534 annually. However, this increase won’t apply equally to all pensioners. The full new state pension will increase from … Read More

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 statepension pensioners uprating frozenpensions overseas ukgovernment commonwealth nationalinsurance inflation endfrozenpensions

From 6 April, millions of UK pensioners receiving the New or Basic State Pension will benefit from a 4.8% increase, thanks to the government’s Triple Lock policy. Deferred State Pension rates will rise by 3.8%, according to … Read More

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 dwp pension tax statepension personalallowance budget pensionsminister finance selfassessment income

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided important reassurance for those receiving the New or Basic State Pension. Despite concerns over tax thresholds, pensioners whose income comes solely from these pensions … Read More

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 pensioners winterfuelpayment dwp benefits retirement deadline heatingcosts statepension ukgovernment finance

State pensioners across the UK are being urged to check their bank accounts as a deadline approaches to claim their Winter Fuel Payment. Retirees expecting this essential annual benefit—designed to help with heating … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 dwp benefits fraud legislation bankaccounts universalcredit pensioncredit statepension eligibilityverification debtrecovery

New legislation has granted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) enhanced authority to examine the bank accounts of certain benefit claimants in an effort to reduce fraud. Under this law, banks are obliged to share … Read More

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 dwp pensions expats statepension nationalinsurance retirement uk eea socialsecurity expatriates

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has acknowledged that a small number of expatriates can claim the full UK state pension even if they have never worked within Britain. This little-known provision arises from … Read More

Friday, January 16, 2026 dwp pensions taxation statepension retirement exemption agediscrimination hmrc threshold campaign

Sandra Wrench, a 74-year-old Bedford resident who dedicated 40 years to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has raised concerns about the fairness of recent tax policies affecting retirees. While Labour Party … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 dwp statepension pensioncredit attendanceallowance benefits increase retirees inflation government 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will soon send letters to all individuals receiving the state pension, Pension Credit, or Attendance Allowance, informing them of upcoming payment increases effective from April … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 pensions statepension dwp expatriates pensionfreeze triplelock endfrozenpensions retirement britain inflation

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise state pensions this April in line with the government’s Triple Lock promise. The increase will see the new State Pension rise to £241.30 per week, up from £230.25 in … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmrc pensioners tax personalallowance statetax freedomofinformation taxdemands stevewebb lcp statepension

Recent data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Steve Webb, partner at LCP, reveals a significant increase in the number of people receiving end-of-year tax demands from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). … Read More