The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified widespread rumours about a supposed new £227 weekly payment for pensioners. Contrary to social media claims, this is not a new universal benefit. Instead, it represents the guaranteed minimum income provided under Pension Credit, ensuring that low-income pensioners receive at least £227.10 per week. The policy … Read more
The UK government has confirmed a major expansion of Pension Credit from 2025, offering up to £420 extra per month for eligible pensioners. The move, announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is part of a broader effort to combat pensioner poverty and ease the cost-of-living pressures caused by soaring energy, food, and … Read more
The UK Government has announced a major expansion to Pension Credit, the benefit that supports low-income pensioners. From 2025, eligible pensioners could receive an additional £420 per month under new rules designed to tackle the cost of living crisis and reduce pensioner poverty. The move comes as households continue to battle rising energy bills, rent, … Read more