The Triple Lock determines how much the State Pension rises each year, but growing costs and an ageing population are putting the policy under increasing scrutiny.

A leading think tank has renewed calls for the State Pension triple lock to be replaced with a less generous earnings-based system, although pension experts warn any changes must protect retirees' financial security.

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A State Pension claim from the DWP does not end automatically when a loved one dies.

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that some vulnerable Employment and Support Allowance claimants will be exempt from the July 1 closure date.

More than 1.7 million older people receive Attendance Allowance, but failing to report certain changes to the DWP could see payments reduced, stopped or even lead to penalties.

A Liberal Democrat MP asked DWP to assess the potential merits of allowing people with a terminal diagnosis to access their State Pension early.

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

An online petition argues new powers allowing banks to carry out eligibility checks on behalf of the DWP set a ‘dangerous precedent’ and raise concerns about privacy and data protection.

Retirees are nearly £1,300 better off thanks to the State Pension Triple Lock but a frozen Personal Allowance means millions could now be dragged into paying income tax.

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and unlock access to other financial support.

Sir Stephen Timms said the PIP review is expected to report this autumn and its recommendations will be debated in Parliament.

The Department for Work and Pensions has identified around 2,400 people due back payments following a major review of historical PIP decisions.

The Warm Home Discount scheme will continue until 2031 with changes to the Scottish system starting this year.

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Most Adult Disability Payment awards are issued by Social Security Scotland for between two and 10 years.

The average processing time for new Pension Age Disability Payment claims is 10 t working days.

The DWP will look at a sample of claims to check for fraud, claimant error and official error across the welfare system during the 2026/27 financial year.

A DWP minister confirmed that the plans are on hold while a review into PIP takes place

An online petition argues taxpayers could be funding ‘non-essential items’ for people on benefits.

New DWP figures show Pension Credit applications have fallen sharply over the past year, but up to 910,000 eligible pensioner households are still not claiming the means-tested benefit.

DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms said plans to abolish the Work Capability Assessment cannot move ahead until the independent review of Personal Independence Payment concludes this autumn.

Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis are among the list of confirmed conditions

The DWP lays out specific rules for people on PIP who are planning to go on holiday

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is worth between £30.30 and £194.60 per week.

People receiving Personal Independence Payment may be entitled to extra help with travel, household bills, car costs and other everyday expenses.

Millions of people on disability benefits could see changes to how their claims are assessed under updated regulations

The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment is due to report by autumn, but any future changes to eligibility rules would still need to go through a formal process.

People working full-time may also be able to pause Council Tax payments to ease money worries.

The government agency has clarified the list of qualifying conditions