MILLIONS of retirees are set for a major financial boost as the state pension is set to rise by more than inflation from ...

Check your State Pension age to find out when you can retire and claim State pension using the free online tool at GOV.UK here.

People on State Pension due DWP letter this month which could boost income by £4,300 READ MORE: Older people living on their ...

The New and Basic State Pensions are set to rise by 4.8 per cent from April 6, while additional State Pension elements will ...

You can have gaps in your NI record and still get the full New State Pension. You can get a State Pension statement which will tell you how much State Pension you may get. You can then apply for a ...

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 in April, with the increase due to be completed for all men and ...

As reported by the Daily Record, those born between April 6, 1960 and March 5, 1961 will have their retirement age extended beyond 66, with the specific age determined by their birth date. For certain ...

The Department for Work and Pensions could use information from banks to help verify benefit claims as part of a wider crackdown on fraud and incorrect payments.

13:38, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 Updated: 13:46, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 A major change to pensions is set to come into force this year. The State Pension age is scheduled to begin increasing from 66 to 67 this April ...

Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months which means eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.

One of the most glaring shortcomings of the state pension is its communication. In my view, it is still in the Middle Ages.

The full new State Pension will rise to £11,973 from April, bringing it close to the frozen £12,570 personal allowance and raising concerns more retirees could face income tax.