Pension Credit can also unlock access to help with housing costs, Council Tax, energy bills, TV licences and other discounts.

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women of State Pension age.

People with a disability, students, carers and those on a low income or living alone could be due a Council Tax discount of between 25 and 100 per cent.

Charities are calling on the UK Government to change rules affecting mixed age couples claiming Pension Credit.

The money-saving expert appeared on This Morning to warn holidaymakers about a lesser-known ATM rule

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

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

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

Peter Cobley, a former advertising boss, earned big wages before a mental health battle saw his finances fall.

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.

Getting a parking ticket can be a frustrating experience.

Thomas Hallisey targeted elderly and vulnerable people by turning up to their homes uninvited and offering services.

Regulator Ofgem will confirm the new energy price cap for July 1 to September 30 on Wednesday morning.

Fuel Bank Foundation said many families may not feel the full impact during summer, but colder weather later this year could push more households into fuel poverty.

From budgeting tools and supermarket price comparison apps to bill splitters and savings organisers, these free and low cost apps could help you stay on top of your finances and avoid overspending.

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

MoneySavingExpert, the consumer website founded by Martin Lewis, has shared the tip

More than 15,000 vulnerable customers have been supported through EDF and Charis Grants, including bill credits, supermarket vouchers, heated blankets, duvets and slow cookers.

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

New legislative guidance has been brought in for the likes of Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more.

Ryanair's boss Michael O'Leary is continuing to crackdown on carry-on allowance rule breakers.

Many pensioners wrongly assume owning a home or having savings automatically rules them out of Pension Credit.

While the days are getting brighter, drivers are being urged to follow guidance so they don't get hit with hefty fines.

One expert has also shared three tips on how to save money on cookout essentials this summer.

Thousands of households may be missing out on financial support, discounts and one off grants designed to help with everyday costs.

The price of macaroni cheese, beef olives and mince and tatties have been dropped by the supermarket

Older people who do not receive Pension Credit may still be able to access financial help, discounts and disability-related support.

Thousands of households may be in the wrong Council Tax band and successful challenges can lead to lower bills and backdated refunds.

The consumer champion warned around 400,000 households are entitled to Council Tax refunds but not claiming.

Mum-of-three Ruth O’Hara, 59, worked in a care home before losing her leg to illness three years ago. She told of her housing fears as new figures show one in three Scots are afraid of losing their homes.