As school holidays approach, HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-free childcare benefits. Families Urged to Sign Up for Tax-Free Childcare Before Easter Break With...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the end of six major social benefits, which will mean a major shift for thousands of recipients.
The DWP benefits can slash or even erase your council tax bill. From single discounts to full exemptions, find out if you’re eligible for significant savings that many people miss…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging state pensioners to think about financial support as the cost of living crisis weighs on households across the UK.
The Work and Pensions Secretary has reported that disability benefits, which include PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance, have increased by 1.7%.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an important update regarding certain type of people who are in receipt of financial assistance such as child benefit.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a budget that includes many increases to Universal Credit in an effort to give more financial support in the face of…
UK households that missed the important Child Benefit deadline have received updated rules. Typically, Child Benefit payments stop on August 31, four weeks after a child's 16th birthday if they...
The DWP and HMRC are urging millions of households to act quickly or risk losing thousands of pounds in benefits. Millions of Households at Risk of Losing Up to £8,400...
Benefits claimants are being warned that hundreds of thousands of people have had their benefits stopped due to a large-scale migration process. DWP Update: Key Figures in Legacy Benefits Transition...
There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an early warning to thousands of UK parents as they risk having their child benefit suspended. Parents of children who have turned...
Universal Credit and other benefits are about to change a lot in April. You should understand these changes well and the possible impact on your family. Tax Credit Deadline There...
With the labour government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to change its priorities from welfare to work, according to the department's new minister. UK Labour to...
State pensioners could save hundreds of pounds through new freebies and discounts. In total, there are seven benefits worth up to £11,352. Benefits and Savings Available to State Pensioners Recent...
Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...
Labour has been urged to increase the Universal Credit child benefit by £26.70 per week so that it is aligned with Scottish Child Payment. This would also involve ending the...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can assist people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the additional financial expenses for hundreds of health conditions or disabilities, which...
Beginning tomorrow, July 1,more than 90, 000 people currently claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Child Tax Credits will be migrated to Universal Credit. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)...
As the UK's General Election approaches on July 4, benefits recipients are understandably concerned about how a change in government could affect their payments in the coming months. Political parties...
Parents of disabled children are being urged to act before running the risk of facing a shock in retirement in later life. Parents Caring for Disabeled Children Could Face a...
The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...
Households facing financial hardship and in receipt of one of the eight specified benefits can receive up to £300 of cost of living assistance. This is part of the Government's...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled proposals to reform child benefit, allowing any household with an income of up to £120,000 to qualify. Prioritising High Earners and Addressing Tax Cliffs Hunt...
The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...
The Conservative Party has announced plans to ease the burden of child benefit tax for 700,000 families from April 2026. The party has proposed doubling the threshold for the High...
According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, the State Pension provides vital financial support to approximately 12.7 million people in the United Kingdom, including more...
Social Security Scotland is calling on households, carers and guardians of children born between 1 March 2018 and 28 February 2019, who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Tax Credits...
HMRC failed to make scheduled Child Benefit payments, causing hundreds of thousands of parents across the nation to face significant hardship. Some complained about not having enough money to feed...
Scottish parents of children under the age of 16 are now set to receive £106.80 every month through the Scottish Child Payment. The weekly payment of £26.70, which is only...
Millions of people are finding it increasingly difficult to pay their bills, buy essentials or even maintain a secure home unless they rely on state benefits, as the cost of...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced changes to May's benefit payment date due to the upcoming bank holiday. Millions of beneficiaries throughout the UK will receive their scheduled...
The British government has a range of financial benefits for families bringing up children with disabilities, illnesses or health conditions, including autism. Among these benefits is Disability Living Allowance (DLA),...
Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...
Some parents and legal guardians are required to update their personal information on GOV.UK to guarantee Child Benefit payments continue in June. This affects anyone with a 16-year-old child who was previously...
Universal Credit claimants with children have been alerted to the potential for childcare support worth up to £1,739 per month. This is part of the UK Government's initiative to help...
The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election....
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently issued a statement urging people born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 to check for unclaimed assets in dormant accounts. This...
The staggering sum of £23 billion encompasses a range of crucial benefits, including over £8 billion in Universal Credit, £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support, and more. According to a...
This May, expect several changes to the timing of receiving Universal Credit and other benefit payments, particularly due to two upcoming bank holidays. Stay informed on how these adjustments will...
The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is unveiling a strategic financial boost for working parents receiving Universal Credit in the face of escalating childcare costs....
Understanding the changes to Child Benefit and the High Income Threshold is critical for financial planning for a family living in the United Kingdom. HMRC announced on its website that...
High earning parents are the biggest beneficiaries of the latest budget adjustments, as the chancellor announced a major restructure of a tax penalty that is set to have an impact...
Amidst the soaring cost of living in the UK, individuals and families eagerly anticipate essential UK financial support. Understanding the intricacies of these allocations is vital for effective financial planning....
A 'cruel' Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits cap will result in hundreds of thousands additional households losing £4,300 per year. The Growing Impact of DWP's Universal Credit Rule...
As the UK nears a historic milestone, welfare costs soar, with the working-age benefits bill set to exceed £100 billion this year. This unprecedented expenditure, linked to a surge in...
