Increase for pension and benefit rates

Compensation entitlement for a married woman has increased from £47.65 in 2004 to £49.15 for 2005, while for a couple, the figure has increased from £127.25 to £131.20, starting today. The DWP adds, Pension Credit is up to £109.45 from the previous amount of £105.45 for a single person, with couples now receiving £167.05, from £160.95 in 2004. Age Concern’s director-general, Gordon Lishman says: “With benefit rates set to go up today, it’s absolutely vital that older people find out what they are entitled to and claim what is theirs. Rising bills are a major strain for many older peop...