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State pensioners are being urged to check if they can claim weekly £100 income boost from the Department for Work and Pensions. The DWP has launched a new drive to boost take-up of the benefit, after new analysis showed large regional disparities.

An analysis published found that between 60% and 70% of potentially eligible pensioners in the North and London are claiming Pension Credit. In the East and South, the figure drops to around the mid-50% mark. Take up rates are highest in the North East at 71% compared to just 55% in the South West.

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell said: “We’re committed to supporting harder-up pensioners however we can. Pension Credit is a simple way to give those who need it the most some extra support with bills or a free TV licence.

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