Linda Howard

Older people receiving Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability PaYment in Scotland, may also qualify for a range of extra discounts, reductions and financial support.

Make sure you know how much money you are due in retirement as the State Pension age starts a phased rise to 67 between now and 2028.

Changes to pension access rules coming in April 2028 could leave some savers temporarily unable to withdraw money from their retirement pot.

The UK State Pension is now worth up to £241.30 each week.

A Blue Badge must be used correctly by someone travelling as either a driver or passenger.

The DWP has proposed changes to the PIP eligibility criteria

The DWP proposed several changes to PIP eligibility last year which could affect millions

That could be a real lifeline right now

New guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions sets out the benefit fraud penalties, including how long payments could be stopped for, with sanctions ranging from 13 weeks to three years

That extra support could be a lifeline