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The Department for Work and Pensions is urging state pensioners to boost payments by "hundreds of pounds each year". The DWP has launched a Pension Credit Week of Action.

The DWP says Pension Credit does more than provide direct financial help – it unlocks a range of support* that could save eligible pensioners hundreds of pounds each year.

"Please help us reach pensioners who may be eligible for Pension Credit, but unaware of the extra support it could provide for them," the DWP said. The benefits department and Labour Party government has also said there are four ways Pension Credit to help pensioners save.

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Firstly, Pension Credit could help reduce your housing expenses. Eligible pe

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