Benefits & Pensions in the UK
DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) manages benefits and state pensions across the UK. Key offerings include Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and the State Pension forecast.
All Benefits & Pensions Calculators
29 calculatorsBereavement Support Payment Calculator
Calculate UK Bereavement Support Payment rates (£3,500 + £350/mo for children; £2,500 + £100/mo without children).
Copyright, Patent & Trademark Registration Fee Calculator
Calculate UK IPO trade mark registration fees (£170 1st class + £50 extra class), patent fees (£310), registered designs, and attorney costs.
Divorce Financial Settlement & Asset Division Calculator
Calculate UK divorce financial settlements, Matrimonial Causes Act Section 25 criteria, 50/50 yardstick of equality, and pension sharing.
ESA & PIP Benefits Calculator
Calculate UK Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) combined disability benefits.
Employment Tribunal Unfair Dismissal Compensation Calculator
Calculate UK Unfair Dismissal tribunal awards, Basic Award caps (£700/wk limit), Compensatory Award (52-week cap), and 2-year service rules.
Flight Delay Compensation Calculator
Calculate UK261 / EU261 flight delay compensation (£220 to £520 per passenger), 3-hour arrival delay rules, and extraordinary circumstances.
Small Claims & High Court Fee Calculator
Calculate UK court fees for Money Claim Online (MCOL), Small Claims Track (£10k limit), Fast Track, High Court, and EX160 fee help.
Housing Benefit & Council Tax Support Calculator
Calculate UK Housing Benefit entitlements, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) caps, and Council Tax Reduction support.
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Calculator
Calculate UK New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) weekly rates (£90.50), NI contribution rules, and earnings offset math.
Lifetime ISA (LISA) Calculator
Calculate UK Lifetime ISA (LISA) 25% government bonuses (up to £1,000/yr), first home savings, and age 60 retirement pots.
Lifetime ISA Withdrawal Penalty Calculator
Calculate UK Lifetime ISA (LISA) 25% unauthorized withdrawal penalties and net cash losses.
National Insurance Qualifying Years Calculator
Calculate UK National Insurance qualifying years, 35-year full State Pension targets, and Class 3 voluntary top-up ROI.
National Insurance Credits for Parents Calculator
Calculate UK Class 3 National Insurance credits for parents caring for children under 12 and grandparent transfer rules.
No Win No Fee Solicitor Success Fee Calculator
Calculate UK Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) success fees (25% statutory cap), After The Event (ATE) insurance premiums, and net client payouts.
Pension Credit Calculator
Calculate UK Guarantee Pension Credit top-ups (£218.15 single; £332.95 couple) and passported benefits.
Personal Injury Compensation Claim Calculator
Calculate UK personal injury compensation payouts, Judicial College Guidelines (General Damages), Special Damages, and 25% success fee caps.
Power of Attorney (LPA) OPG Registration Fee Calculator
Calculate UK Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) OPG registration fees (£82/document), 50% fee remissions, 100% exemptions, and solicitor fees.
Retirement Pension Gap Calculator
Calculate your UK retirement income gap, PLSA Retirement Living Standards targets, and required pension pot size.
Social Security Scotland Carer's Allowance Supplement Calculator 2026/27
Calculate Scottish Carer Support Payment weekly benefits, Social Security Scotland bi-annual Carer's Allowance Supplement payments, and annual income.
UK Solicitor Hourly Rate & Legal Fee Estimator 2026/27
Estimate UK solicitor hourly rates and legal costs based on HMCTS Guideline Hourly Rates across London and national regional bands.
State Pension Age Calculator
Calculate your UK statutory State Pension age (66, 67, or 68) and exact year of pension access by date of birth.
State Pension Forecast Calculator
Calculate UK New State Pension forecasts (£221.20/wk full rate), 35-year NI requirements, and 10-year minimum thresholds.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Extension Calculator
Calculate UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) entitlement (£116.75/wk), 28-week maximum limits, and Form SSP1 transition rules.
Student Loan Repayment Calculator
Calculate UK Student Loan repayments for Plan 1, Plan 2, Plan 5, and Postgraduate loans based on gross salary.
Tax on Pension Income Calculator
Calculate UK pension income tax, 25% tax-free lump sum drawdowns, Personal Allowance rules, and net take-home.
Tenant Deposit Dispute & Compensation Claim Calculator
Calculate UK tenancy deposit compensation awards (1x to 3x penalty), 30-day protection rules, Tenant Fees Act 5-week deposit caps, and Section 21 rules.
Universal Credit Calculator
Calculate UK Universal Credit monthly entitlements, 55% earnings taper rate, child elements, and Work Allowances.
Universal Credit Scottish Choice & Work Allowance Calculator 2026/27
Calculate Universal Credit monthly award taper reductions (55% rate), Work Allowances for parents, and Scottish Choices payment flexibilities.
Will Writing & Probate Legal Fee Cost Calculator
Calculate UK Will writing fees (£220-£750), HMCTS probate court fees (£300), estate administration fees (1.5%), and intestacy rules.
Pension Qualifying Years
Check State Pension Credits
You must have at least 10 qualifying years of National Insurance contributions to receive any state pension, and 35 years to receive the full new State Pension.
State Pension Rates 2026/27
New State Pension
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the retirement age for the UK State Pension?
The current State Pension age is 66. It is scheduled to increase gradually to 67 between 2026 and 2028.