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 basic state pension is paid straight into bank accounts similar to how benefits are paid. It is usually paid every four ...

The DWP has urged older people to check if they are eligible to claim the support as new stats show hundreds of thousands are ...

The Work and Pensions Committee has called on the UK Government to decide on - and ensure - a minimum level of retirement ...

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 ...

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: ...

A spokesperson for the Government relayed to the PA news agency: "Supporting pensioners is a top priority, and thanks to our ...

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

MILLIONS of pensioners are set to receive energy bill help worth up to £300. The Winter Fuel Payment will be issued to nine ...

Nearly 1.4 million older people across Great Britain, including more than 125,000 living in Scotland, are currently receiving ...

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.