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DWP Confirms 2026/27 State Pension Rates and Winter Fuel Payment Rules

The update targets winter help at lower incomes by using automatic payments with HMRC recovery for higher earners.

DWP Urges Pension Credit Claims Ahead of April Rise With Backpay Available

Russia to Raise Insurance Pensions 7.6% From January 1, 2026

Russia Weighs Pension Back-Pay Plan as 2026 Indexation Set at 7.6%

Labor Ministry Details Paid Leave for Caregivers as Government Releases Over 10 Billion Rubles for Support

DWP Urges 800,000 Pensioners to Claim Up to £10,040 in Unclaimed Credits

UK State Pension Uprating Policy Leaves 453,000 Expats Facing £470 Shortfall