Lydia Amazouz

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the number of people who have applied for out-of-work sickness benefits has reached unprecedented highs in the first four months of...

Nearly 4.5 individuals are being warned they could face a one-month deadline to submit their tax payments. Self-employed workers have only a few weeks to get their taxes in order....

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...

New figures reveal that claims made to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have seen a noticeable rise. The significant demand for the disability benefit arises as new reforms...

According to the Guardian, more than 200,000 people have been wrongfully investigated for housing benefit fraud and error after a government algorithm failed to operate as expected. Two-thirds of claims...

In the coming weeks, many people will receive a brown envelope from HMRC, informing them of thousands of dollars owed. HMRC to Rectify State Pension Underpayments Affecting Women HM Revenue...

More than one million Scottish residents over the State Pension age will be able to receive two new devolved benefits beginning before the end of the year. Scottish Government Introduces...

Council tax bills are expected to climb by £600 per year, delivering a cost-of-living shock to millions of households throughout the UK. Council Tax Warning: Funding Crisis Looms for Local...

Mortgage and savings rates have been fluctuating in recent months, despite the Bank of England's base rate remaining steady, according to a financial information website. The research was presented as...

Seven major money and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) adjustments will take effect in July. The upcoming month will bring updates to everything from energy bills to benefits, which...

Under the Triple Lock program, around 9.7 million pensioners receiving the Basic State Pension could see their weekly benefits increase by up to £40 per month. If the Conservatives and...

HMRC will provide a £500 boost to help struggling parents meet the costs of summer childcare throughout the school holidays. Understanding HMRC's Tax-Free Childcare: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Details Tax-Free...

The Woman Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has recently issued a scam alert to thousands of people across the country in response to allegations of fraudulent compensation claims. Campaigners are...

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...

According to the most recent Social Security Scotland statistics, around 192,575 persons were receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP) as of the end of January.  The amount reported includes 83,199 new...

British households are being reminded of an important cost of living payment, which could see thousands of people receive a free £500 payment directly into their accounts, but who is...

Millions of UK households could face a council tax increase after July. The Labour Party's Wes Streeting has refused to rule out a council tax increase if it wins the...

British Gas is providing vouchers on energy-saving technology together with coupons worth up to £210 to UK citizens who possess a Blue Light Card. British Gas Offers Exclusive Discounts and Rewards for...

Thousands of low-income households can receive a £250 free cash gift to help with the cost of living. The government's Household Support Fund provides monetary assistance that can be used...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides State Pension and welfare benefits to about 22.7 million people across the United Kingdom. New numbers revealed in the 2024 Fraud and...

HMRC is fining households throughout the UK up to £360 for failing to meet their self-assessment tax deadline. Every year, millions of people who are self-employed, own businesses, or just...

According to the most recent data available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), about 12.7 million seniors nationwide, including over a million retirees residing in Scotland, presently receive...

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...

The latest numbers from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are currently 3.5 million adults across Great Britain receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including approximately 218,859 residing...

If the Conservatives win the General Election on July 4, they have promised to reform the benefits system and put an end to soaring welfare bills. The Tory manifesto states...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on the status of the State Pension Underpayments Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative. State Pension Underpayment: Progress...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a big statement, declaring that "in most cases" people nearing the end of their decade-long Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards this...

Following two National Insurance cuts earlier this year— one in February and another in April— totaling an average of £900 altogether, Rishi Sunak has committed to providing an additional average...

According to the most recent estimates, everyone receiving the State Pension will get an additional £605 each year through the Triple Lock scheme. State Pension Set for £605 Boost as...

One of the largest unions in the country, Unite, is advocating for the reduction of the state pension age to 65 years old to guarantee "a respectable retirement for everyone."...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...

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...

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are starting to see a £470 rise in their accounts. Some will begin to receive the extra pay today, with four more critical dates remaining...

Thousands of people claiming employment and support assistance (ESA) may be required to make a significant shift this month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is testing asking these...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, over 1.5 million people in Great Britain received additional financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of...

State pensioners may be entitled for up to £3,200 in additional support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), but millions are potentially missing out. DWP Reveals Range of...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures, 6.4 million people were claiming Universal Credit as of the end of January 2024. This figure comprises 2.4...

Recent data from a national charity reveals that nearly 4.4 million people in Britain are currently living with diabetes. Additionally, an estimated 1.2 million individuals may have Type 2 diabetes...

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...

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...

More than one million individuals over State Pension are set to get a series of one-off payments worth nearly £370 before the end of this year by the Scottish Government...

People with a long-term sickness, disability, or physical or mental health condition who file a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month and are approved may earn up...

The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that 685 applications for Carer Support Payment were made by the end of March, counting 430 claims processed and a decision letter...

Thousands of households can receive up to £550 in cost of living payments through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) in the coming months. Cost of Living Payments: Government's Household...

Thousands of benefit claimants are set to receive vital letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) starting today. DWP Letters Signal Universal Credit Transition The DWP is now...

Under a new Tory Party plan, state pensioners will notice an extra £100 in their bank accounts, and that's "just the start." State Pensioners Set to Receive £100 Boost Under...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a "checklist" for persons transitioning from PIP to Adult Disability Payment in the midst of a disability benefit crackdown. DWP Issues Transition...

Experts are warning taxpayers not to risk losing their hard-earned money to the "most unfair tax in Britain". The controversial levy  is no other than the inheritance tax (IHT), which is levied...

The DWP announces crucial support for people of State Pension age facing disabilities: eligible individuals may now receive an extra £326 monthly. State Pension Age Individuals Eligible for Additional Benefits...

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...