They ll also need to have reached state pension age, which is currently 66 for most people.
When applying for pension credit, the Government will work out the claimants income levels and this will include:
state pension
most social security benefits, for example Carer’s Allowance
savings, investments over £10,000 - for these £1 is counted for every £500 or part £500
earnings
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Claims for pension credit can be made up to four months before reaching state pension age.
Pension credit claims can also be made any time after reaching state pension age but they can only be backdated for up to three months.
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An online petition calling on the Government to resume the management and funding of the concessionary licence scheme passed the 10,000-signature threshold needed to trigger a response. But the Government s reply was sent back by the Commons Petitions Committee which criticised ministers for failing to properly address the issues raised by the campaign.
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TV licence payments must be met by more people going forward as free licences were removed for over 75s unless they are in receipt of Pension Credit. This was a move which created much controversy, leading to many calling for the fee to be scrapped. A similar stance is taken by some when it comes to Inheritance Tax, payable on the estate of someone who has passed away.
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TV licence payments are required even if a person chooses not to watch the BBC, and the sum is currently set at £157.70 per year. People are able to pay all in one go or spread the cost of their payment through Direct Debit. However, the opinion on the TV Licence fee does not appear to be a favourable one among Britons.
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The nature lover features in tonight’s episode of A Perfect Planet, which explores how animals survive amid the ever-worsening threats presented by climate change. Sir David is a beloved filmmaker who has made scores of documentaries including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Life. The 94-year-old has produced a number of those shows for the BBC however in recent years, Netflix has threatened to usurp them due to having a bigger TV budget.