The DWP confirms the reason why National Pension payments have not increased since April

The pensioner's hands checking the loose change in the bag

The 25p ‘age 80’ payment remains fixed at its current rate (Image: Getty) The State Pension paid to people over 80 who retired before 2016 will not increase from April. The State Pension increases at the beginning of each new tax year, on 6 April, in accordance with three keys. The new rates are determined … Read more

DWP Minister gives update on upcoming change to state pension

DWP Minister Torsten Bell speaks to MPs

DWP Minister Torsten Bell spoke to MPs about the state pension (Image: UK Parliament) A senior government minister has shared news about a major change in government pensions. DWP Minister Torsten Bell spoke to the Work and Pensions Committee about upcoming changes to the DWP benefit eligibility rules. He was asked about a range of … Read more