The Department for Work and Pension ( DWP ) recently confirmed that close to 78 per cent of new Pension Credit claims are completely processed within 50 working days - the targeted timeframe.

The Warm Home Discount is applied automatically on energy bills in the majority of cases

Here are four DWP payments set to be paid in December and explained who will be eligible for them, the criteria, and when people should expect the cash to be paid into their accounts

While many individuals are planning their own retirement funds, the state pension remains an essential lifeline for covering basic needs.