It has two parts. Guarantee Credit, which ensures you have at least a minimum weekly income (about £218 for a single person ...

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and ...

The Government should consider a 'taper' to mitigate the impact on older people who just miss out, says the cross-party work ...

Pension credit claims can be backdated by up to three months if you have already passed the state pension age. Call the pension credit claim line on 0800 99 1234 (textphone: 0800 169 0133).

MPs have urged the Government to overhaul the benefit - worth up to £4,000 a year for the poorest pensioners - to open it up ...

How to check if you're eligible for pension credit If you think you may be eligible, it's worth using the government's pension credit calculator. You’ll need details of your earnings, benefits and ...