December 2024 dates for benefits and pension payments (Joe Giddens/PA) (/iStockphoto) As we head into Spring, many will be ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to make its final benefit payments next month ahead of a major shake-up.

Claimants on devolved benefits in Scotland, such as Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment ...

Meanwhile, some 8.8m retirees receive up to £678 each pay period through the Basic State Pension. It's crucial for those ...

Heating Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and replace the annual Winter Fuel Payment from DWP.

It's not means-tested, but the amount you receive depends on how many qualifying years of National Insurance Contributions or ...

In the Independent Age video, Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at the charity, shares essential tips on applying for Pension Credit. She explains that the benefit tops-up income from State ...

Despite the new rates kicking in on April 7, claimants will not see the higher payments until the following month.

Some pensioners can claim a top-up to their state pension worth £2,822 per year, plus a free TV Licence and Winter Fuel ...

BEREAVED relatives have been getting letters in the post telling them they need to pay back their loved ones state pension.

As it stands, Winter Fuel Allowances are worth £300 or £200 for state pensioners who are eligible and who meet the criteria.