Despite a record-breaking rise in payments of the contributory benefit, it is estimated that over 1.8 million pensioners are receiving less than £100 per week in State Pension payments
A new online petition is calling for an increase to the Basic State Pension weekly payment rate so that it matches the New State Pension. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show there are now 12.6 million people across Great Britain receiving State Pension payments, including more than 992,000 living in Scotland.
Mr Woods’ petition reads: “I get the old State Pension which is substantially lower than the new State Pension. Helen Morrissey, senior pensions and retirement analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, regularly urges older people to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit. Pension Credit weekly payment rates 2023/24 The DWP also recently announced a series of new cost of living payments for 2023/24. This includes £150 for those on disability benefits, £300 for eligible pensioner households which will be added to the 2023/24 Winter Fuel Payments and a £900 means-tested cost of living payment.
People can check their eligibility for Pension Credit using the online calculator or by calling the Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234. Other help if you get Pension Credit If you qualify for Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as:
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