The DWP has shared details of major changes to Pension Credit that will affect all applications for the benefit.

Ministers provided the update after the Government was asked in Parliament about what it was doing to reduce the complexity of the Pension Credit application form.

The benefit supports people of state pension age on low incomes, topping up their income and providing access to other support.

This includes a top-up to £218.15 a week for single claimants and up to £332.95 for couples,…