State Pensions

Pensioners will be able to buy top-ups of as much as £25 in extra state pension per week from autumn next year under Government plans.

If you're aged over 74, you could be entitled to backdated cash from the Government to help cover the cost of energy bills. But you need to be quick, as you'll need to post your claim form by Saturday at the very latest.

Millions of people could have to wait longer to collect their state pension, Chancellor George Osborne announced in the Autumn Statement today.

The Government must act quickly to stamp out confusion over its looming state pension shake-up, a committee of MPs warned today.

The Government is bringing forward plans to introduce a flat-rate state pension by a year.

A radical shake-up of state pensions has been outlined by the Government today.

Major pension providers have pledged to disclose charges and costs more clearly and consistently to people in workplace pension schemes.

Freezing temperatures have triggered the first cold weather payments in Britain this winter.

The Government dealt a huge blow to benefit recipients by revealing in this week's Autumn Statement many handouts will not rise by the same pace as the cost of living.

Most people aged 60 or over can get help towards their energy costs, which can be a vital lifeline for many as winter draws nearer and heating costs rise.