Check for State Pension underpayment as thousands of older people may be due up to £60,000

State Pension provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million people across the UK. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that State Pension payments will increase by 3.1% in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 11, 2022.

High street lender Santander has accidentally paid out £130 million to tens of thousands of people and businesses in a Christmas Day blunder.

The UK Government has confirmed that State Pension and benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) will increase by 3.1 per cent next year.

The BBC announced two years ago that it would no longer automatically provide a free TV Licence to everyone over the age of 75 which means only those receiving Pension Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) currently qualify for the exemption.

More than 12.4 million older people across the UK are currently receiving regular monthly payments through their State Pension, including 981,399 Scots.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for over 12.4 million people across the UK. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

Thousands of people across the country will receive a Christmas Day booster jab as NHS vaccinators continue to work through England's population in the face of record Covid-19 case rates.

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Almost half of people aged over-60 are worried about heating their home this winter because of the soaring cost of energy, according to new research conducted by Opinium on behalf of Age UK.

More than 12.4 million older people across the UK are currently receiving regular monthly payments through their State Pension, including 981,399 Scots.

More than 12.4 million older people across the UK are currently receiving regular monthly payments through their State Pension, including 981,399 Scots.

Scottish Labour has slammed the SNP over its handling of the upcoming interlinked fire alarms ruling, with a new report revealing just 800 people have so far benefited from a £500,000 funding pot to help pay for installation.

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need help with daily living tasks or getting around outside the home as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition.