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2005

December
Civil Partnership legislation comes into effect

November
Pensions Commission releases new report on Pension Reform
Pension Credit - are you missing out?
Have your say on Pension Reform
Winter Fuel and Age Related Payments - they are on the way!
Women and Pensions Report published by DWP

October
Disability and Carers Service launches new website
DWP launches Age-Related Payments Campaign

September
The Pension Service website - now available in Welsh
Financial Assistance Scheme begins operation
Updated National Pensions Debate Website Launched

August
Claim now for Winter Fuel Payments
Smart Start to Pensions launched

July
New memorandum of understanding published
Automatic enrolment guidelines published

June
Are you or have you ever worked or lived in Germany? Get expert advice on pensions
National Pensions Debate kicks off

May
East of England summer roadshow for older people
Get online tomorrow for Silver Surfers' Day
Silver Surfers' Day 2005

April
Pension Tracing Service
Financial Assistance Scheme - draft regulations published

March
Opportunity Age
Budget boost for older people

February
Principles for Pension Reform
Flexible retirement – deferring your State Pension
3 million benefit from Pension Credit
DWP publishes Five Year Strategy

January
The Partnership Fund to improve take-up of benefits
Free services for gas and electricity customers
Cut your council tax - find out if you should be paying less

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