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Income Tax on payments from pensions, tax-free allowances, how you pay tax on pensions.
You pay tax if your total annual income adds up to more than your Personal…
You will not usually pay any tax if your total annual income adds up to…
The way tax is paid depends on the kind of pension you get, and whether…
If you live abroad but are classed as a UK resident for tax purposes, you…
You’ll pay up to 55% tax on payments from your pension provider if they…
Annual statistics about pensioners’ incomes
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if…
You must live in England, Scotland or Wales and have reached State Pension…
Pension Credit tops up: your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single…
You can start your application up to 4 months before you reach State…
You need to report changes to you and your partner’s personal and…
Personal pensions, stakeholder pensions, SIPPs
This guidance explains the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss citizens to UK benefits and pensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to...
Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of around 11.5 million UK pensioners for the second year running.
You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access'.
The State Pension is increasing by 8.5 percent today as part of the Government’s commitment to support pensioners in retirement.
Estimates and interpretation of trends in the level and sources of pensioners’ incomes for the financial years ending 1995 to 2023.
The government has announced a package to improve pension savers' returns and boost growth in the UK, progressing reforms set out at Mansion House.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
Minister for Pensions Laura Trott is today calling on pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit ahead of the launch of a new “Invitation to Claim” trial.
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is the UK regulator of work-based pension schemes. It works with trustees, employers, pension specialists and business advisers, giving guidance on what is expected of them. TPR is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the...
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions.
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
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