The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced that more than 130,000 people have been awarded a combined total of £804.7 million in state pension back payments. These payments are the result of historical government errors that were identified during a correction process that began in January 2021. Pension Underpayment Correction Process The … Read more
After a late Easter in April, May brings a series of long weekends thanks to two bank holidays. These holidays will not only provide an opportunity for some much-needed time off but will also affect the timing of benefit and pension payments. Bank Holidays in May May is bookended by two bank holidays: Many people … Read more
Thousands of UK pensioners are bracing for a potential £459 annual reduction in their retirement income starting in 2025. This change stems from recent policy adjustments affecting certain benefit schemes and entitlement thresholds. With many seniors already grappling with inflation and increasing living costs, this expected cut is raising serious concerns. This article breaks down what’s changing, who … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing significant legal and public pressure following the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign’s ongoing battle for justice. The WASPI group has escalated its efforts to challenge the government’s decision regarding state pension age changes that disproportionately impacted women born in the 1950s. A judicial review … Read more