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DWP state pension changes and how to check what age you can claim

Experts have issued a warning to those who are expecting to receive their first state pension in the next few years. This comes as there are growing concerns that the triple lock policy will be dropped.

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DWP warning as claimants could have their benefits cut if triple lock dropped

The UK Government has refused to rule out dropping the pensions triple lock, and doing so would lead to benefits claimants losing out on hundreds of pounds a year

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State Pension claimants urged to check if they qualify for weekly cash boost of up to £182

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 per week, as 12.5 million people claim the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions each year.

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Martin Lewis causes Government website to crash after issuing state pension advice

The MoneySavingExpert founder caused so many viewers of his ITV show to check how they can boost their State Pension that the website apparently crashed

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Mum spent last months 'worrying how to pay for funeral' after being denied state pension

Sarah Beech, who "worked from the minute she left school", was told she wasn't entitled to her state pension shortly before passing away from multiple sclerosis

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Women over State Pension age could be due over £9,000 in backdated pay

According to a Department for Work and Pensions watchdog, the UK Government department has underpaid an estimated 237,000 pensioners a total of approximately £1.46 billion

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State Pension claimants urged to check if they are eligible for weekly payment boost of up to £182

New figures show 1.9 million people are receiving less than £100 per week in State Pension payments

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DWP owes thousands of women more than £9,000 each

The DWP estimates it has underpaid people a total of £1.46bn

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People claiming State Pension urged to check if they qualify for weekly payment boost of up to £182

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 per week.

Daily Record

Married, divorced and widowed women over State Pension age could be due over £9,000 in backdated pay

The DWP now estimates it has underpaid 237,000 pensioners a total of £1.46 billion.

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State Pension increase of 10.1% next April could see half a million more people in retirement paying tax

A significant increase in the number of over-65s paying tax is expected in 2023.

Daily Record

Older people can check eligibility for top-up benefit worth over £3,000 online before making new claim

Family members and friends can use the Pension Credit calculator on someone’s behalf to check if they qualify.

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People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

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Full State Pension payments could rise to £203 each week from next April under Triple Lock rule

Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed the UK Government's commitment to the Triple Lock rule during PMQs on Wednesday.

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State pension to rise by up to £972 a year as Liz Truss says she WILL keep triple lock

The state pension is due for a bumper rise next year as inflation hits 10.1%, but the Conservatives have dropped heavy hints that this could be snatched away in 2023, which experts are calling a 'slap in the face' for retirees

Liverpool Echo

State Pension change means pensioners will miss out on free benefits

At the moment, the State Pension age is 66 but the threshold is set to rise

Daily Record

People of State Pension age urged to check benefits eligibility to help pay energy and food bills

A successful claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for the second cost of living payment of £324.

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State Pension Triple Lock uncertain as Jeremy Hunt refuses to confirm its return for April uprating

Prime Minister Liz Truss has previously stated her commitment to the return of the Triple Lock.

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Pensioners to miss out on free benefits after State Pension age change

Some people over 60 in the UK are likely to miss out on various free benefits for a period of time due to changes to the State Pension age - the current retirement age is sitting at 66.

Daily Record

DWP confirms outcome of State Pension age review set to be published next May

SNP have pressed DWP over State Pension age and the Triple Lock guarantee.

Daily Record

DWP shares measures in place to help prevent older people living in poverty during later life

The Pensions Minister highlights Pension Credit and mid-life MOTs for over 40.

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All cost of living, one-off lump sums and winter heating payments worth over £1,850 due before Christmas

The three types of payments, worth more than £37 billion in UK Government support, are aimed at helping households on a low income, people claiming disability benefits and those over State Pension age.

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New State Pension claim form options people nearing retirement age this year may not know about

State Pension invite letters are sent out four months before someone reaches retirement age.

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State Pension Triple Lock rule to be introduced in 'usual way' until end of Parliamentary term

Since 2010, the full annual amount of the basic State Pension has risen by over £2,300 - and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will announce the uprating in November.

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

Millions of people will receive the tax-free payment if they are eligible during the qualifying period in December.

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