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74% of UK Pensioners Missing Out on £1,339 Benefits

1/26/2026

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Up to 74% of UK pensioners are not claiming entitlements, missing out on £1,339 per year.
Over 42% of pensioner homeowners qualify for government payouts, but many are unaware of their eligibility.
David Cooper from Just Group notes that more than two-thirds of those eligible for guaranteed pension credit are not claiming it.
Among those who claim, 14% receive less than they should, losing £1,162 on average each year.

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Story summary

Up to 74% of UK pensioners are not claiming entitlements, missing out on £1,339 per year.
Over 42% of pensioner homeowners qualify for government payouts, but many are unaware of their eligibility.
David Cooper from Just Group notes that more than two-thirds of those eligible for guaranteed pension credit are not claiming it.
Among those who claim, 14% receive less than they should, losing £1,162 on average each year.