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Date new DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment rates will begin

Benefit payments from the DWP and HMRC will increase by 10.1% next month but it could be a few weeks before the money arrives for some people

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DWP State Pension error means thousands could be owed £6,900

Correction exercise could last into 2024, say officials

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£301 cost of living payment due this Spring for more than 127,000 older people in Scotland

People on Pension Credit will qualify for the £900 means-tested payment and the 2023/24 £300 winer fuel top-up.

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Martin Lewis urges people on Universal Credit or Tax Credits not to miss out on £300 annual bonus

The Help to Save scheme has been extended for new applicants until April 2025.

Daily Record

DWP error means thousands of people may be owed up to £6,900 each this year

The payments from the Department for Work and Pensions are expected to be completed by the end of next year

Chronicle Live

More people over 55 expect to work into their 70s before taking retirement due to cost of living

New research has found that 44% of older workers said the current economic climate has made retirement impossible.

Daily Record

Specific group of older people will not get new State Pension payment rates next month

State Pension payments are rising by up to £75 per month from April 10.

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Charity calls for more financial help for older people despite bumper pay rise to State Pension next month

State Pension payments are rising to up to £815 each month for some older people in April.

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State Pension payment delay warning for anyone reaching retirement age this year

Many people may not be aware that State Pension is not paid automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions - here's what you need to do

Chronicle Live

New State Pension payment delay warning for people reaching retirement age this year

Men and women turning 66 this year will be eligible to claim their State Pension entitlement.

Daily Record

Spring Budget Q&A: Guide to key announcements and what they mean for you

Money writer Linda Howard, will be answering your questions and comments on the impact of the Budget statement on Thursday March 16 between 10am and 2pm.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis shares quick way for couples to make £400 free cash this month

If you are not that bothered about who you bank with , this could be an easy way to boost your finances.

Daily Record

More than half of Scots sitting in cold and dark homes to keep energy bills down this year

A new report highlights the impact of the cost of living crisis on households across Scotland.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis issues stark warning to everyone with a workplace or private pension

It is crucial that people paying into a pension make sure it goes to the right person if they die.

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People of State Pension age living on their own could be due an extra £201 each week from April

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Pension savers call for Annual Allowance to rise in line with inflation at Spring Budget

The vast majority of pension savers also want to see higher combined Auto-Enrolment contributions.

Evening Standard

What is Universal Credit and who is eligible for it?

The Government is expected to implement new measures to try to get people back to work.

Daily Record

Disability benefits could provide support of up to £627 each month for people with dementia

Family members of 944,000 people with dementia should be aware of financial help available.

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Daily Record

Women over State Pension age could be due up to £6,900 in back payments this year

Large sums of arrears payments could impact Housing Benefit or Pension Credit entitlement.

Daily Record

People urged to check State Pension forecast to find out how much money they are due each week

A deadline has been extended allowing people more time to boost their retirement pot.

Daily Record

Five ways people with multiple pension pots can get the most out of their retirement funds

If you have had a full-time job or two since 2012 you may have more than one pension fund.

Daily Record

People finding it difficult to pay bills this month urged to seek free advice from charity

We also have a guide on how to ask your energy provider for help if you are struggling to pay heating bills.

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Martin Lewis fan's £28,000 state pension boost by following simple advice

The financial expert's tip on National Insurance contribution top ups helped a man with his state pension and gave him a major cash boost

Daily Record

New call for debate to give Waspi women affected by State Pension age change 'justice they deserve'

DWP has also been accused of ‘incompetence’ for sending out letters in January with incorrect information about the State Pension age.

Daily Record

State Pension payments of up to £203 each week for nearly 3m older people from next month

All the increases to weekly and monthly payment rates for those on the Basic and New State Pension.

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