The benefit is now means-tested so not everyone is eligible

Some pensioners could be eligible for payments up to £300

The £460 rise in state pension payments could take the yearly amount from £11,541.90 to £12,003.68 - which is only £566 less than the current Personal Tax Allowance

The DWP is making a number of changes to the state pension and benefits system from today. Here's all you need to know about the changes and how they could affect you

You can qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment this year if you were born before September 23, 1958 and live in Scotland, England, or Wales while receiving one of the specified benefits

People may be able to receive help towards their energy bills as the weather becomes colder - here are details of the initiatives in place

Pension Credit is not being claimed by many and could top up incomes considerably, as well as making them eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment

As the Cost of Living crisis continues, UK households have been told there ARE ways to get help if you're hard-up, skint and struggling in the UK.

People are being urged to check whether they or a member of their family could claim Pension Credit

The DWP has clarified eligibility for the £300 payouts.

HMRC has warned pensioners they could be dragged into a new band, and have to start paying income tax.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that wage growth - analysed by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) - sat at 4%.

Figures from Policy in Practice, suggest around 1,664 claims are outstanding in the council area, worth £3.7million.