There are several ways that state pensioners can increase their income for the upcoming month, and it's crucial they're aware of what's on offer. Here are 11 DWP payments and discounts available that could ease the financial strain in the run-up to Christmas .

Thanks to a 4.1% uprating of the State Pension back in April this year, pensioners across the UK have already seen an increase in their monthly cash. The full basic State Pension is now valued at £176.45 per week (or £9,175.40 per annum) and the full new State Pension stands at £230.25 per week (or £11,973 annually).

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the new rates for 2025/26 equate to an additional £360 annually for basic State Pension claimants, while those on the new State Pension will be approximately

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