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Many Brits are wondering when winter heating payments will be made this year, after eligibility requirements were tightened. The Department for Work and Pensions ensures a familiar procedure, but the…

The UK government’s latest update on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reforms could mark a significant shift in disability benefits. While aimed at modernisation, the suggestion to replace cash payments 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.

State Pensions are set to rise by 4.1% in April 2025, thanks to the Triple Lock. Full New State Pension recipients will see weekly payments increase, with annual boosts of…

From April 2025, people in the UK with certain health conditions may be able to get Attendance Allowance to help with the cost of care. This benefit is for those…

UK pensioners owed millions get long-overdue DWP payments, with back pay up to £11,900 to correct missed pension increases.

As winter draws nears, in the UK increasing expenses are putting pressure on families those who do not receive benefits from the Department, for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has carried out a full review of state pensions, and some women's groups could face claims for thousands of pounds.

British Gas is sending out important letters to pensioners to ensure everyone understands their right to pension credit as winter approaches.

The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing significant changes to Universal Credit payment rates from April 2025, as announced by Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, at Labour's budget…

Just as the weather is getting colder in the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has restarted its Cold Weather Payment program to offer assistance to households at…

Local councils are stepping up to help households in need this winter by offering various forms of financial assistance.

The DWP offers essential winter payments, including Warm Home Discounts and Cold Weather Payments, to assist those in need.

Winter Fuel Payments, once available to all pensioners, now limited to those on benefits. Find out if you still qualify.

Disability benefits will increase next April, with PIP, ADP, and DLA going up by 1.7%. More details will be confirmed on October 30.

The Department for Work and Pensions scraps its plan to replace PIP cash payments with vouchers, but warns of new reforms.

UK pensioners could receive extra payments and energy bill help this winter, but recent changes to eligibility may leave many without support.

New evidence indicates that a new group of state pensioners appear to have errors on their state pension and could claim up to £12,400 worth of back payments.

People on PIP are likely to continue receiving payments of up to £737 from the DWP for their health conditions.

Nearly half a million tax credit claimants are at risk of losing their benefits as the government transitions all legacy benefit recipients to Universal Credit.

State pensioners are warned to unplug devices that use electricity while on standby to save on rising energy bills, especially with the £300 Winter Fuel Payment cut.

HMRC may notify hundreds of thousands of older women that their state pension entitlement has been affected by missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) periods in their National Insurance records.

People who qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments will begin receiving the money in their bank accounts starting November.

UK households could receive up to £3,225 in Cost of Living payments by Christmas, with various schemes offering vital support.

A recent legal challenge could see the Winter Fuel Payment reinstated for millions of pensioners after changes cut eligibility for many.

Pension credit applications have more than doubled since Labour’s controversial move to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Recent government data reveals that the surge could cost the Treasury an…

The DWP's recent consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) includes proposals to replace cash payments with vouchers.

New rules cut Winter Fuel Payments for many pensioners, with Pension Credit promoted as a replacement, but some will still miss out.

Many PIP claimants could see their payments reduced or stopped as the DWP identifies key reasons in its ongoing reviews.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that older people receiving Attendance Allowance may also be eligible for Pension Credit, a benefit designed to support those on a...

Starting Monday, 16 September 2024, UK households can apply for £500 in Cost of Living support, according to Cheshire East Council. This is the third opportunity for people to be...

This month, hundreds of thousands of people will no longer receive Housing Benefit payments. The DWP is scrapping the benefit, which was received by roughly 2.4 million Britons. DWP to End...

The Department for Work and Pensions provides an advantageous program for state pensioners, in addition to top-up payments. The DWP has confirmed that older individuals in a specific age bracket will...

The new Labour government and the DWP are set to introduce a new Cost of Living support this October. Despite concerns that the Household Support Fund would end on September...

State pensioners who do not receive Pension Credit may still qualify for support through an extended scheme from Octopus Energy. This follows the UK Government’s decision to stop the annual...

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...

More than 450,000 people have signed a petition to cancel Labour's changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which were previously available to anyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957...

A continuing cost-of-living crisis has gripped the people of the UK, ringing in difficulties in day to day life expenses for millions of families. Whether it's shopping or even making...

This winter has witnessed the UK government announce significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, and thus thousands of pensioners are being called upon to assess if they qualify for...

The Winter Fuel Payment scheme will provide a £200 payment to hundreds of thousands of pensioners later this year. £200 Winter Fuel Payment for Eligible Pensioners This year, the Winter...

Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...

Universal Credit claimants and those receiving benefits are being warned to avoid having their payments decreased or halted, as half a million have been penalised. Universal Credit Claimants Warned as...

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...

According to Sir Steve Webb, a former LIb Dem pensions minister, new evidence indicates that mistakes are still being made when it comes to State Pension payment claims. State Pension...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to provide state pensioners with two benefit payments this winter, estimated at £175 following the cut of the £300 Winter Fuel...

Almost 12.7 million people across the UK have now reached State Pension age; this number includes over 1.1 million residing in Scotland. Most retirees consider contribution-based benefits as their main...

Over 221,000 individuals from across the UK have signed an online petition initiated by Age UK, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overturn the decision that requires means testing for...

Thousands of individuals receiving housing benefits have been advised to apply for Universal Credit before the September deadline to avoid any benefit suspensions. DWP Urges Housing Benefit Recipients to Transition...

Since 1997, British elderly citizens have been given heat allowances that are not taxed. This Winter Fuel Payment was initiated years ago by the Labour Government and used to give...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning a significant change of Personal Independent Payments (PIP), considering implementing a catalogue or voucher system to replace the standard payment schemes....