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Attendance Allowance myths which stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £92 each week - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
05.12.2022 / 17:49

Attendance Allowance myths which stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £92 each week

State Pension is a contributions-based benefit that provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 living in Scotland. However, research by Age UK has found that an estimated 1.25 million women who are claiming State Pension are living below the breadline - equivalent to one in five.

DWP confirms no plans for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
05.12.2022 / 14:33

DWP confirms no plans for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it has no plans to allow people diagnosed with a terminal illness to access their State Pension prior to retirement age, even if they have accrued sufficient National Insurance Contributions.The official age of retirement is 66 for both men and women and at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance Contributions are needed for any State Pensions payment.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Year - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.uk
05.12.2022 / 13:13

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Year

Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year which means Boxing Day is on a Monday, however, the bank holiday status for that date has been moved to Tuesday, December 27. This means that benefits and payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which are due on those dates will be made earlier.

People of State Pension age with joint pain could be due up to £369 each month - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
02.12.2022 / 18:19

People of State Pension age with joint pain could be due up to £369 each month

The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of February, 2022 there were 124,081 people living in Scotland receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across the UK, there are now more than 1.5 million people over State Pension age getting either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through the benefit.

Married and widowed women over State Pension age could be due up to £10,772 in backdated pay - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.uk
30.11.2022 / 13:21

Married and widowed women over State Pension age could be due up to £10,772 in backdated pay

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that £209.3 million in State Pension underpayments have been repaid to 31,817 pensioners since the correction exercise began in January 2021 and the end of October 2022.

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
29.11.2022 / 18:05

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £92 each week

Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claimants will receive either £81.85 or £92.40 each week depending on the level of care they need because of their health condition, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £247.40 and £369.560 respectively.

DWP continues to urge older people to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500 this winter - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
29.11.2022 / 10:11

DWP continues to urge older people to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500 this winter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it will continue to encourage more than 11 million older people to check if they qualify for an annual income top-up worth, on average, more than £3,500 throughout December and the new year.

People of State Pension age may be due up to £600 heating bill help over next few weeks - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.11.2022 / 17:57

People of State Pension age may be due up to £600 heating bill help over next few weeks

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that more than 11.6 million pensioner households across the UK, including around one million in Scotland, have started to receive a one-off payment worth up to £600 to help with their heating bills this winter.

New call for £380 weekly State Pension payment to be debated by MPs next month - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.11.2022 / 12:23

New call for £380 weekly State Pension payment to be debated by MPs next month

An online petition calling for a minimum weekly State Pension payment of £380 for all men and women over the age of 60 is set to be debated in Parliament next month. The petition, created by Michael Thompson, has received more than 107,980 signatures of support from people across the UK and will now be debated by MPs on Monday December 12, 2022.

Eric Johnson, Martin Kove & Kevin Nash Set For Action Picture ‘Fight Another Day’ As Shoot Begins In Toronto - deadline.com - USA - Canada
deadline.com
18.11.2022 / 20:19

Eric Johnson, Martin Kove & Kevin Nash Set For Action Picture ‘Fight Another Day’ As Shoot Begins In Toronto

EXCLUSIVE: Kemodo Entertainment and High Star Entertainment have announced the start of shoot in Toronto for action movie Fight Another Day.

State Pension and DWP benefits set to increase by 10.1% next April as Triple Lock honoured in Autumn Statement - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.11.2022 / 21:51

State Pension and DWP benefits set to increase by 10.1% next April as Triple Lock honoured in Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that State Pension, Pension Credit and benefits will be uprated in line with inflation next year. Delivering his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on Thursday, Mr Hunt confirmed an increase of 10.1% from next April at a cost of £11 billion for the UK Government.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
15.11.2022 / 18:35

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

There are more than 20 million people across the UK claiming benefits or State Pension from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Some benefits such as Universal Credit can be a lifeline for those out of work or on a low income, providing crucial financial support to cope with daily living costs.

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.11.2022 / 20:19

DWP benefits older people can no longer claim when they reach State Pension age

State Pension provides essential financial support every four weeks for more than 12.5 million people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment of up to £185.15 per week for the Full, new State Pension or £141.85 per week for the basic old State Pension (Category A or B) is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.

People who do not qualify for Carer's Allowance can still boost State Pension payments in retirement - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.11.2022 / 17:05

People who do not qualify for Carer's Allowance can still boost State Pension payments in retirement

Carer’s Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people across the UK who are looking after a friend or family member for at least 35 hours each week. Eligible claimants receive a weekly payment of £69.70, but if you live in Scotland, you will also receive Carer’s Allowance Supplement, an additional payment of £245.70 which is made twice each year - the next one is due in December.

State Pension increase next April could see 500,000 more people in retirement paying tax - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.11.2022 / 16:43

State Pension increase next April could see 500,000 more people in retirement paying tax

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 10.1% in September. This matches the 40-year high inflation hit in July and remains well above the UK Government’s target of 2%.

Older people may be due over £1,100 to help with soaring energy bills this winter - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.11.2022 / 18:23

Older people may be due over £1,100 to help with soaring energy bills this winter

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February this year there were 12.5 million people across the UK receiving State Pension payments, a contributory benefit which provides essential financial support every four weeks for those who have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement next week - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.11.2022 / 12:27

Financial expert predicts State Pension Triple Lock pledge will be scrapped at Autumn Statement next week

A pensions expert is warning 12.5 million older people across the UK to prepare for a financial blow next week when Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers the Autumn Statement. Ray Black, managing director of chartered financial planning firm, Money Minder, suggests there may be “continued restrictions on State Pension uprating”, higher taxes and more controversially, an increase to National Insurance contributions from April announced on November 17.

Simple change to Universal Credit savings rule could help more older people access benefits - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain
dailyrecord.co.uk
10.11.2022 / 16:23

Simple change to Universal Credit savings rule could help more older people access benefits

People aged over-50 are facing a lifetime of financial insecurity as a report reveals which age group is being hit the hardest by the cost of living crisis. Research from Edinburgh University’s Smart Data Foundry found economic inactivity rates have risen by a third for the over-50s age group since 2019.

State Pension underpayments for 237,000 older people may not be corrected until the end of 2024 - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.11.2022 / 17:03

State Pension underpayments for 237,000 older people may not be corrected until the end of 2024

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) suggests that fraud and error levels in benefits spending at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is ‘unacceptably high’ and said that more must be done to get a grip on the billions of pounds being lost every year. The watchdog discovered that DWP overpaid an “eye-watering” £8.6 billion across benefits in 2021-22, with £6.5 billion of that figure due to fraud.

DWP £10 bonus payment for people on State Pension and certain benefits to be paid next month - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland - Switzerland - Isle Of Man - Gibraltar
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.11.2022 / 08:23

DWP £10 bonus payment for people on State Pension and certain benefits to be paid next month

The latest figures shared by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February there were 22 million people across the UK claiming at least one benefit. That number includes nearly 12.5 million older people now in receipt of State Pension payments, a contributory benefit only available to those of retirement age with at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance Contributions.

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