However the rules state someone who is part of a couple will not qualify if their partner is under pension age, currently 66.

Independent Age Chief Executive, Joanna Elson CBE said: "Our helpline received a call from a 79-year-old who was unable to claim Pension Credit because their partner is 59. Under the mixed-age couples ...

Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months which means eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.

An MP has issued an update to some pensioners who have previously been told they cannot claim Pension Credit, despite being on a low income. Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit available to some ...

An 'arcane' and confusing benefits system is denying critical financial aid to tens of thousands of older carers, pushing many into poverty, according to campaigners. Age UK's new figures suggest that ...

Some pensioners are not entitled to Pension Credit even if they are on a low income ...

The Department is continuing its awareness campaign until the end of March, encouraging people to check their eligibility and make a claim. Married pensioners with a combined weekly income of less ...

Some 13 million people have now reached State Pension age across Great Britain, including over 1.1m living in Scotland. Many ...

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

More than 1.4 million older people in Great Britain are benefiting from Pension Credit, which offers an average of £4,300 annually to those over 66 on a low income. This means-tested benefit also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People are missing out on pension credit they're entitled to because their partner is younger. (Selva Karen Castaneda Ulloa via ...

The state pension age will be rising from 66 to 67 over the next two year but some will face an even higher age requirement ...