Pensions

How to apply for Pension Credit: a step-by-step guide for 2026

Pension Credit tops up your weekly income to at least £218.15 if you are over State Pension age and on a low income. Around 850,000 eligible households are not claiming it. Here is how to apply.

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Pensions

UK State Pension 2026: amounts, age, and how to check what you'll receive

The full new State Pension is £221.20 per week in 2026/27. Here is everything you need to know about rates, eligibility, deferral, and how to top up your National Insurance record.

1 month ago3 min read