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The information required to carry out such an assessment is not readily available and to obtain it would incur disproportionate costs.

There are no plans to change the qualifying criteria for Winter Fuel Payments at this time.

The Government announced on 26 May a cost-of-living package which included a pensioner cost of living payment of £300 per household to be

All DWP claim forms are under continuous review, using insight from DWP colleagues and external customer groups such as Age UK.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is required by law to undertake an annual review of State pensions and benefits.

The most secure way to receive payment is through a bank account.

The UK State Pension is payable worldwide to those who meet the qualifying conditions.

The UK State Pension is payable worldwide and is up-rated annually in countries where there is a legal requirement to do so.

State Pensions age issues have been debated extensively in the House over many years.

The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (“IIAC”) advises Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on matters related to occupational dis