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.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment eligibility Pension Credit deadline
Pension Credit applications can be backdated by three months, meaning pensioners who apply for the benefit by December 21 will also qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment. Pension Credit is designed to ...
The 16 state pension freebies and discounts in December worth £10,864
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a string of handouts and freebies that can be claimed by state ...
DWP Pension Credit update as pensioners dealt ‘disastrous’ blow
The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) issued an update this week to remind pensioners on a low income to apply ahead of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pension Credit surge after Winter Fuel Payment cut slated 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has confirmed that 161,800 applications for the under-claimed benefit have been processed so far, with 42,500 ...
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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 ...
State pensioners warned of savings cut-off point for benefits including Pension Credit
Pensioners may need to keep a close eye on their savings to avoid an unexpected surprise ahead of the festive season.
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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, ...