Pension credit applications rise but many rejected
A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.
Pension credit applications soar after winter fuel payment cut, but only 5% are approved
Just 42,500 applications for pension credit have been approved over the past 16 weeks - less than 5% of the 880,000 people the Government said were missing out on the benefit in July
DWP Pension Credit update shows 5% of Labour’s predicted claimants as Winter Fuel Payments start
Less than 50,000 low-income pensioners have been approved for Pension Credit despite a 145% increase in applications
When is the deadline to claim pension credit including winter fuel payment?
The government and campaigners are urging people to check if they are eligible for pension credit following changes to the winter fuel allowance.
Pension Credit claims up soar by 145% after winter fuel payment axe
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed it had seen claims for Pension Credit surge following Rachel Reeves's Winter Fuel Payment announcement.
Just 42,000 successful claims for pension credit since winter fuel cut
Claims for pension credit soar by almost 150 per cent since Chancellor announced winter fuel payment means testing
Wishaw politicians clash over winter fuel payments to pensioners
It was confirmed that Scottish pensioners will receive between £100 and £300 in winter fuel payments next year after a decision by the Scottish Government.
Winter fuel payment claims skyrocket after Labour changes – but 50% of pensioners rejected
Following Rachel Reeves’ announcement in July, pensioners must be claiming the means-tested benefit to be sent the winter fuel payment worth £200-300. They have until 21 December to apply and still receive a backdated payment for 2024 (if successful).
Winter fuel cut ‘could raise less than expected’ as pension credit take-up soars
The savings from the winter fuel cut may end up being less than expected if pension credit applications to continue to soar, experts have said. In July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the payments of up to £300 would no longer be universal, and would only be available to those on pension credit or other benefits.
SNP to give Scots pensioners minimum £100 winter fuel payment
All Scottish pensioners are to receive a winter fuel payment of at least £100 from next year after SNP ministers staged a partial about-turn on cutting the benefit. Shirley Anne-Somerville, the SNP’s Social Justice Secretary,
Pension Credit warning as nearly 800,000 Brits missing out on £3,900 benefit
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Credit where credit is due
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Spread the message there is no shame in claiming pension credit, says new campaign
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Pension Credit barriers which may be stopping 760,000 older people claiming £3,900 annual DWP top-up
A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.
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Pension Credit: A damning indictment of the government’s failure to protect pensioners this winter
Responding to the latest pension credit figures which show that show 53,400 people are still waiting for a decision on ...
Pension Credit applications surge as DWP suffers 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has revealed that there has been an incredible 145% surge in applications for the under-claimed benefit of Pension ...