Pension credits entitle those who are eligible to thousands more per year. Paid directly into your bank account, like other benefits they are designed to aid those living on a lower income.

Negotiations have barely begun on the next two-year budget, but Republicans have already said they will oppose any tax increases, including the rollback of the pension tax credit that was one of ...

As many as 90,000 grandparents and family members are missing out on a little-known perk that can increase their State Pension. National Insurance Credits for those who look after young children ...

you will get a smaller pension. The good news is that you can plug the gap by paying voluntary Class 3 contributions – “otherwise known as National Insurance credits”. Topping up NI credits ...