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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 DWP has issued a warning to Pension Credit claimants who are planning on going on holiday this year, no matter how long the trip is ...
The Work and Pensions Committee has called on the UK Government to decide on - and ensure - a minimum level of retirement income ...
Some older people think because they have savings or own their home they would not be eligible for the means-tested benefit, which can also provide access to help with housing costs, heating bills and ...
The Work and Pensions Committee is also calling for a Pension Credit take-up strategy by the end of this year.
A spokesperson for the Government relayed to the PA news agency: "Supporting pensioners is a top priority, and thanks to our ...
THOUSANDS of families on Universal Credit can make the most of 10 cheap and free rainy days out this week. Drizzly weather doesn’t have to mean staying indoors at home all day with the kids ...
Guidance on GOV.UK advises that you should notify DWP "if you're going to leave Great Britain for any reason at all, even if you'll only be away for a short time. This includes if you go to Northern ...
Pension Credit claimants planning on going on holiday this year could be at risk of facing penalties. Over 1.4 million ...
The basic state pension is paid straight into bank accounts similar to how benefits are paid. It is usually paid every four ...
MILLIONS receiving benefits are in line for one-off boosts to help ease the pain on budgets at certain pressure points over ...