Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal the National Pension currently provides an average income for 13.2 million adults across the country. This payment is available to those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have made at least 10 … Read more
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 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
John Paul Marks says PIP video tests are being tested Latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals the majority of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are carried out remotely over the phone. However, under new social welfare reform plans, the number of face-to-face examinations is set to increase from April. Social … Read more