New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

Delivering the new rates to parliament, the work and pensions minister Pat McFadden said: “I have concluded my statutory ...

DWP confirms UK State Pension increase in April - how much you will get

Millions of pensioners will see State Pension increases from April 2026, with the amount dependent on National Insurance ...

DWP confirms new State Pension rates coming into force in April

The DWP has confirmed proposed State Pension payment rates for 2026/27 with increases under the Triple Lock - here's how much ...

Here's how much key benefits - from universal credit to state pension - are rising in 2026

Universal credit, the state pension and carer's allowance are among the benefits rising in April. The Money team looks at the ...

DWP confirms New and Basic State Pension weekly payment rates from April

Millions of older people are on track for a significant State Pension pay rise in April after Secretary of State for Work and ...

Exact State Pension age for men and women and how to claim explained

Those who do not have enough qualifying years to receive the full State Pension may still be able to boost their entitlement ...

How to boost YOUR state pension - and get up to £66,000 more in old age: These are the clever tricks to improve the amount you receive in retirement

The state pension is the bedrock of your retirement income. But many people wrongly believe it is a fixed amount for everyone ...

Exact date you can claim new state pension and what you will get

You’ll be able to claim the new State Pension when you reach State Pension age if you’re: The current State Pension age is 66 years old for both men and women. However, this is set to rise to age 67 ...