Statepension

Sunday, January 4, 2026 pension statepension retirement ageincrease finance government policy workforce planning ajbell

Starting in 2026, millions of households will be impacted by a significant change to the state pension system. The state pension age is scheduled to increase from 66 to 67, meaning that individuals born on or after March 6, … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 pensioners winterfuelpayment income eligibility government taxation benefits statepension finance payments

This winter, nearly nine million pensioners across England and Wales are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments, aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months. The government has extended eligibility to include … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dwp pensions statepension payments nationalinsurance bankholiday newyear basicpension ukgovernment socialsecurity

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced it will advance payments of the Basic State Pension to thousands of pensioners this year because of the New Year’s Day bank holiday on January 1, 2026. Payments … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 pension pensioncredit statepension retirement benefits savingscredit guaranteecredit dwp elderly financialsupport

A significant number of state pensioners in the UK are missing out on a valuable benefit that can pay up to £347 per week. According to recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 910,000 pensioners … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 pension statepension retirement pensionsystem statepensionage retirementplanning ukpensions financialplanning agechange policy

If you were born after 1959, it’s important to be aware that the state pension age is changing. From next year onward, the age at which you can claim your state pension will be rising. This change aims to reflect increasing … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 pensioners tax threshold freeze hmrc statepension reeves income finance pensions

State pensioners are set to face higher tax bills due to the government’s decision to freeze tax thresholds for an additional three years—a move that has alarmed finance and pension experts alike. Chancellor Rachel … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 statepension dwp pensions retirement nationalinsurance chancellor reforms ukgovernment contributions socialsecurity

State pensioners who reached retirement age after 6 April 2016 are set to receive a significant boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a 4.8% rise to both the basic and … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 pensions statepension triplelock retirement pensioners inflation policy ukgovernment savings pensionreform

A proposed change to the state pension system could leave up to 25 million pensioners with insufficient income, according to Sir Steve Webb, former Liberal Democrats Pensions Minister. The government faces increasing pressure … Read More

Monday, December 15, 2025 dwp payments benefits christmas newyear statepension universalcredit hmrc bankholidays childbenefit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that State Pension and benefit payments will follow a revised timetable during the Christmas and New Year period due to bank holidays. Payments originally scheduled for … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 pension statepension triplelock labour taxation personalallowance pensions dwp costofliving pensioners

State pensioners are poised to receive significantly higher payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) due to the rising impact of the Triple Lock policy. The Labour Party has announced a 4.8% increase in the … Read More

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 dwp benefits fraud surveillance statepension privacy legislation welfare bankdata oversight

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will “explicitly” exclude state pension payments from its forthcoming bank account scrutiny under new legislation. Amid significant concerns about … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 dwp pensions winterfuelpayments labour eligibility taxableincome statepension benefits hmrc clawback

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is distributing extra Winter Fuel Payments ranging from £100 to £300 to state pensioners, following recent eligibility updates introduced by the Labour Party government. The payment … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 pensioncredit bbclicence statepension savings pensioners benefits financialsupport government dwp wintersupport

State pensioners have a valuable opportunity to reduce their BBC TV licence fee from £174 to zero by applying for Pension Credit, a benefit designed for those over State Pension age with low incomes. With the licence fee set … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 pensions tax statepension retirees income budget2025 labour taxation allowances ukgovernment

Pensioners receiving only the new state pension will not be required to pay income tax to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), even if their pension payments exceed the Personal Tax-Free Allowance. The Department for Work and … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 pensions retirement dwp statepension nationalinsurance pensionage reforms ukgovernment triplelock workforce

State pensioners in the UK may face the prospect of working well beyond the traditional retirement age, potentially until 80, as part of major reforms being considered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Experts … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 pensioncredit savings statepension dwp pensioners retirement benefits investments income threshold

State pensioners are being reminded about a critical £10,000 savings threshold that could influence their eligibility for Pension Credit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). If your combined savings and … Read More

Friday, December 5, 2025 pension dwp retirement statepension over80 benefits niyears inflation government finance

Older state pensioners are set to receive an extra £422 per month as part of the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) initiative to support retirees aged 80 and over. Known as the ‘Over 80 Pension,’ this top-up helps those … Read More

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 waspi compensation dwp pension statepension inequality women campaign retirement finance

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has released a significant update concerning compensation from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This news is crucial for women affected by changes to the … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 statepension dwp pensionincrease triplelock inflation wagegrowth taxthreshold nationalinsurance retirement pensioners

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise weekly state pension payments for pensioners born before 1953, starting in April 2026. This increase is driven by the government’s triple lock policy, which … Read More

Friday, November 28, 2025 statepension tax hmrc pensions incometax martinlewis rachelreeves triplelock taxreturn pensioners

State pensioners are being reassured they will not face income tax bills as their state pension rises, despite some “edge cases” potentially falling within HMRC’s remit. The state pension is scheduled to … Read More

Thursday, November 27, 2025 pension tax statepension budget martinlewis rachelreeves finance retirement income taxreturn

State pensioners relying solely on their state pension will not be required to pay tax, Martin Lewis has revealed following a conversation with Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Ahead of his budget explainer special on ITV this … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 pension budget statepension triplelock chancellor rachelreeves inflation wages treasury retirement

Starting April 2026, State Pension payments are set to increase by 4.8%, aligning with average wage growth. This announcement came as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget statement delivered on November 26. The … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 statepension autumnbudget rachelreeves triplelock pensionincrease ukgovernment pensioners costofliving publicfinance socialsecurity

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today unveiled the Labour Government’s second Autumn Budget, announcing a significant boost for State Pensioners across the UK. Starting April 2026, pensioners receiving the full new State … Read More

Sunday, November 23, 2025 hmrc pensions taxation retirement overtaxation withdrawals pensionfreedom statepension personalallowance pensionpolicy

Since the introduction of the Pension Freedom rules, HMRC has refunded more than £1.5 billion to pensioners who were overtaxed when accessing their own savings. This overtaxation error has affected tens of thousands of … Read More