It has two parts. Guarantee Credit, which ensures you have at least a minimum weekly income (about £218 for a single person ...

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has guidance for anyone in receipt of a specific benefit who is planning a holiday this year as they could face penalties ...

Pension Credit claimants planning on going on holiday this year could be at risk of facing penalties. More than 1.4 million ...

However, people over 80 who have no Basic State Pension income or have a weekly income of less than £105.70 each week, could be due extra money to help them with daily living expenses. READ MORE: ...

The Department will be continuing its awareness campaign this year, encouraging people to check their eligibility and make a claim. Married pensioners with a combined weekly income of less than £346 ...

How to Check Eligibility for Pension Credit Elderly individuals, or their relatives, can quickly assess eligibility by using the online Pension Credit calculator available on GOV.UK.

From claiming benefits to tracking down lost pensions, here are nine checks people should make before reaching retirement.

To check your entitlement, phone the Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234 or use the GOV.UK Pension Credit calculator here to find out how much you could get.