Separate research from the Government shows that some pensioners could be getting an average of £87 a week ...

Some pensioners are not entitled to Pension Credit even if they are on a low income ...

Older people on a low income can have their money topped up if they fit some criteria ...

However the rules state someone who is part of a couple will not qualify if their partner is under pension age, currently 66. Lib Dem MP Liz Jarvis questioned the rule asking of the impact it has on ...

New rules mean thousands will lose their entitlement to the state pension and other benefits ...

Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months which means eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.

Women approaching State Pension age have been told "now is the time" to act and avoid missing out on the full amount unnecessarily.

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Millions of people will see pension credit rise this April ...

March 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support - All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not ...

Pension Credit is worth around £86 per week on average and also unlocks access to Winter Fuel Payment and other financial support ...

The DWP has confirmed all UK benefit and State Pension increases from April 2026. See full 2026/27 rates for Universal Credit, PIP, Attendance Allowance and more.