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Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

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Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, as Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, as Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance

Martin Lewis breaks down new pension tax rules with £13,037 threshold

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

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Are you owed £8,000? HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people due money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

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Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 grow as parliamentary debate draws closer

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

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DWP State Pension Age row takes new turn as Government responds to campaign

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

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Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits says new report

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP has set out new benefit eligibility checks involving banks, conforming which account information can be shared, which benefits are affected and what happens if your claim is reviewed.

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DWP benefit checks explained as new bank account rules come into force

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

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Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

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Retiring after 2030? The pension detail millions should check now

Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.

Britons planning to retire abroad are being warned their State Pension could be frozen depending on where they live, potentially costing thousands over retirement.

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DWP State Pension warning as some won't get annual increases or Winter Fuel Payments

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey as a petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey as a petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.

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State Pension age could be cut to help young people get jobs – DWP must respond

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

Free bus pass warning as another State Pension age change means longer wait

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

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Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has highlighted a key issue as HMRC is sending 311,000 letters to people who could be missing Home Responsibilities Protection, with successful claims averaging £8,000 in pension arrears.

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has highlighted a key issue as HMRC is sending 311,000 letters to people who could be missing Home Responsibilities Protection, with successful claims averaging £8,000 in pension arrears.

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HMRC writing to 311,000 people over a State Pension boost – you could be owed £8,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

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State pension expected to rise by £488 a year – but millions face tax warning

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a double lock, former pensions secretary Therese Coffey has suggested

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Millions face DWP State Pension shake-up as triple lock branded ‘idiotic’

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

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Winter Fuel Payment 2026 - 5 groups who will not get the payment this year

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

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HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

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Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

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All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

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Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

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Thousands face unexpected retirement delay as state pension age changes

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

Millions of Britons are being urged to review their finances before the April 5 tax deadline amid warnings of a growing “stealth tax” trap.Experts say rising incomes, including the state pension, are pushing more people into paying tax as

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Millions of pensioners risk surprise HMRC bill as Personal Allowance hit by rise

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

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Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension Age

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

This overlooked pension payment could increase your income by £5,759 a year. Find out if you qualify.

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'Hidden' DWP pension worth £5,759 but thousands miss out as they don’t know it exists

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants are urged to come forward

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out as rates rise

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

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Full details as DWP can now take money directly from bank accounts under new powers

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published

DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the DWP faces scrutiny over new powers to access bank account data, and MPs warn weak safeguards could undermine claimant privacy and public trust.

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Can the DWP check your bank account? Privacy concerns raised over new benefit powers

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

The cold weather has arrived, but there is help from Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction, DWP Cold Weather Payment and Household Support Fund - here's who is eligible and how to apply

Cold Weather Payments

All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

There's a £10 bonus payment for many pensioners and DWP benefits claimants this December, but according to inflation, it should be almost £180

Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which included a policy which could increase the personal allowance of pensioners

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HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise from £12,570, but only for pensioners

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes are due this month for the bank holiday

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The DWP State Pension and Pension Credit payment changes this month

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert is sharing some lucrative advice.

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Martin Lewis issues 'lucrative' advice for anyone aged under 73