DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates due to start in April

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to “commit to not increasing the State Pension age above 68” following the publication of new research by the International Longevity Centre, which suggested that the State Pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050 to keep up with projected longer life expectancy.

Prince Harryand Meghan Markle’s relaunched website and use of their official coat of arms could be telltale signs of an “internal conflict”, according to a royal expert. Last week, the couple replaced their Archewell website with Sussex.com, and included a notable change in logo from a calligraphed H&M to the couple’s coat of arms, which was designed for their wedding and approved by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018.

Kate Snow is stepping down as anchor of NBC Nightly News on Sundays, and will focus on the weekday NBC News Daily and her role as senior national correspondent.

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The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2021, 3.3 million people aged 65 years and over were living alone in England and Wales, with around 337,000 single pensioner households recorded in Scotland. Navigating the ongoing cost of living crisis can be challenging for any household, but for older people on their own it’s essential that they are claiming all the additional financial support they are entitled to.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures indicate that fraud and error in the benefit system is falling after the UK Government restated its determination to drive levels down further and protect taxpayers’ money. The latest national statistics show that in the 2022/23 financial year, fraud and error rates fell to 3.6 per cent (£8.3 billion) from 4.0 per cent (£8.7 billion).

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to an online petition calling for the UK Government not to use new proposed powers to access bank accounts of people receiving State Pension payments. More than 12,600 people have signed the petition, however, the DWP’s written response clarifies the new measures and the types of State Pension bank accounts that may flag up for review due to potential fraud or error.

ITV has announced the new presenters set to take over Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield following their shock exits from This Morning last year. After much speculation, it was confirmed on Friday morning (February 16) that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are to join the This Morning family as the new co-hosts from next month.

Financial experts from Spencer Churchill have warned that up to 900,000 low-income retirees may face unexpected tax bills on their State Pensions for the first time this year. Pensioners may have to start setting money aside to pay income tax bills as the personal allowance will remain frozen at £12,570 during the 2024/25 financial year.

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Many mobile and broadband customers across the country will see their prices go up in April.

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The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across Great Britain, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is administered by the UK Government and is available for those who have reached the eligible retirement age - currently 66 for both men and women - who have accrued at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

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Millions of older people on the State Pension will see payments rise by 8.5 per cent in April while those on benefits can expect an uplift of 6.7 per cent. However, many people may not be aware that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will implement the annual uprating on two separate dates.