Pensioners are being reminded of the rules regarding Pension Credit (Image: iStockphoto/ Getty)

Pensioners are set for a rise in payments from next year. But older people on lower incomes are being warned about some benefit rules they must adhere to.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a 4.8% increase in the basic and new State Pension from next year under the triple lock. This guarantees the State Pension will rise each year in line with either average earnings growth, CPI (Consumer Prices Index) inflation, or 2.5% - whichever is highest.

For older people struggling with their finances , there is further Government help available through Pension Credit. This gives you extra money to help with living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. This comes as C

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