What is the state pension? The new state pension is requested by a man born on or after 6 April 1951 or a woman born on or after 6 April 1953. If you were born before this date, you will have to apply for the basic state pension. You needRead More →
The state pension is something that many pensioners in the UK are crying out for. The amount of money each pension is entitled to varies and, unlike other types of pension, it comes directly from the government. However, a change to the state pension credit rule was recently unveiled. AndRead More →
Changes to pension credit could make some couples worse off by £7,000 a year, Age UK has warned. Earlier this week, the government announced changes to benefits for mixed couples which will be introduced from May 15, 2019. Age UK said the change could leave “some of the poorest pensionersRead More →
The pension credit change is set to come into effect on May 15 – and the date was announced at 7.20pm on the eve of the Brexit vote A big change is coming for older couples on May 15 ( Image: Getty) Last night ministers were accused of ‘covering up’Read More →
My partner and I will not be eligible – what can we do? If you miss the deadline to apply for a pension credit under the old rules – or if you become eligible for the pension credit on or after May 15, but your partner has not reached theRead More →
The amount of money state pension claimants can get varies depending on various things. But for some people, the government will give them some extra money. This works out to £14.99 per week and is a type of pension credit. But, to receive this extra money, eligible people must applyRead More →