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DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026

The DWP has confirmed that millions of pensioners will see a sizeable increase in their payments from April 2026, following the government's ...

State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is on the up, set to climb from 66 to 67 starting from April, with the hike expected to be fully ...

People nearing State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Exact State Pension age for men and women and how to claim explained

Those who do not have enough qualifying years to receive the full State Pension may still be able to boost their entitlement ...

New DWP update on state pension annual uprating and income tax threshold

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed “those whose only income is the Basic or New State Pension without ...

Exact date you can claim new state pension and what you will get

You’ll be able to claim the new State Pension when you reach State Pension age if you’re: The current State Pension age is 66 years old for both men and women. However, this is set to rise to age 67 ...

DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Millions of older people are on track for a significant State Pension pay rise in April after Secretary of State for Work and ...