Lydia Amazouz
HMRC Urges Parents to Secure £1,331 Annual Payment Before Deadline
Over 1.4 million households will soon receive a letter from HMRC, reminding them to renew their Child Benefit claim for teenagers continuing their education or training after the Scottish Nationals…
DWP May Contact Neighbours During Benefit Fraud Investigations
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided clarifications on whether investigators can reach out to claimants’ neighbours if a claim of benefit fraud is made against them. In…
State Pensioners on Disability Benefits May Receive an Extra £326 Monthly
People who have reached State Pension age and are receiving disability benefits may qualify for an extra £326 each month State Pensioners on Disability Benefits or Carer’s Allowance Eligible for…
DWP PIP Cuts May Affect New Claims and End-of-Award Reviews Amid Cost Surge
The Department for Work and Pensions has suggested potential cuts to new claims and end-of-award renewals for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). DWP PIP Overhaul: New Measures Considered to Control Rising…
New PIP Mobility Assessment Rule Change May Trigger Back Payments for Older People
Many older PIP claimants who receive the low rate of the mobility component may be able to request a review of their claim from the Department for Work and Pensions…
DWP Set to Confirm Plan to Bring Unemployed and Disabled Individuals Back to the Workforce
New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary Liz Kendall is set to reaffirm Labour’s dedication to its manifesto Back-to-work plan, emphasizing that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the…
PIP Recipients May Backdate Additional Benefits to the Start of Their Award
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…
DWP Benefit Offers New Mums Up to £184 Weekly Income Boost
New mums who have recently stopped working or are self-employed could be entitled to a £184 weekly boost to their monthly income. DWP Maternity Allowance Provides Financial Support for New…
People Retiring This Year Must Claim New State Pension or Risk Facing Payment Delays
According to the latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), State Pension currently provides regular financial help for 12.7 million seniors across the country, including more than…
Workers to Receive £1,654 Wage Increase under Labour Government
Millions of employees are set to receive an important increase in their wages under the Labour government. The party has rolled out plans to revamp the minimum wage, providing a major…
People Over State Pension Age Can Get Two Additional Benefits Set to Increase Annual Income by Up to £9,544
Millions of people over state pension age in Great Britain could be failing to claim extra payments of more than £9,544 each year, simply because most of them do not…
Cost of Living Payment: Thousands of Households Eligible for £290 to Help with Bills
Thousands of households can receive a £290 cost of living payment to help pay their bills. This financial support is provided by the government’s House Support Fund. The scheme works…
UK Energy Customers Set to Save £300 Yearly with GB Energy
Energy customers will be able to save up to £300 annually as the new Labour Government implements one of its key manifesto pledges, Great British Energy (GB Energy). GB Energy…
Inheritance Rules for New and Basic State Pension Payments Following the Passing of a Spouse or Partner
The State Pension currently provides a regular income for almost 12.7 million seniors across Great Britain, including more than 1.1M residing in Scotland. The payment is managed by the Department for…
DWP Warns 440,000 PIP Claimants of Possible ‘Break in Payment’
According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 3.5 million people are now claiming Personal Independence Payment. This highlights the growing demand for disability assistance. DWP Warns of Potential…
People on New or Basic State Pension Can Switch Monthly Payments to Weekly
People on the New State Pension will get up to £221.20 each week during the current fiscal year, however, standard payments are usually made every four weeks — around £884.80…
DWP Payment Rules for Carer’s Allowance Recipients Going on Holiday Abroad in the Next Six Months
Almost one million people all over Great Britain, including 83,903 residing in Scotland, are presently getting £81.90 each week in Carer’s Allowance. Key Updates for Carer’s Allowance Recipients Traveling Abroad…
DWP Issues Update for PIP Claimants with Awards Ending This Year
Millions of people nationwide are presently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). There are currently 3.5 million individuals receiving up to £737.20 every four-week pay cycle. PIP Update: DWP Extends Payments…
Summer Cost of Living Payments: Households to Receive Up to £895 in their Bank Accounts in July and August
UK households can claim a share of up to £895 to help with living expenses throughout July and August, providing crucial support during the summer. Although the government’s direct Cost…
DWP Halts Universal Credit Payments for 184,000 Claimants Amid ‘Significant Concerns’
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it has discontinued the benefit claims of 184,000 people transitioning to Universal Credit. People Urged to Transition to Universal Credit…
State Pensioners Set to Receive £368 DWP Boost in Their Bank Accounts Soon
Over one million state pensioners can expect to get a series of additional payments amounting to £368.75 later this year. State Pensioners Can Expect Up to £368 to Hit Their…
Thousands of Parents Can Now Claim Up to £200 in Free School Uniform Grants
Thousands of parents can get up to £200 of free cash to help cover their children’s school uniform costs. This initiative is set to help the most vulnerable families before…
DWP Issues New Update for People Over State Pension Age Making Claims for Attendance Allowance
According to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the total number of people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance almost hit 1.6 million by…
UK Households Can Receive Up to £997 in July amid Money Changes
UK households are set to get up to £997 in new benefits, boosts, and bill reductions due to financial changes taking effect this July. This month is both financially and…
Married Couples Could Miss Out on Lump Sum from Marriage Tax Allowance
Married couples might be missing out on the marriage tax allowance due to difficulties in applying for it or simply being unaware they are eligible. It is estimated that two…
UK Households Warned of £264 Energy Bills, Mortgage, and Food Cost Pressures
UK Households have been warned they face a £264 financial gap in their expenses every month despite a considerable rise in their disposable income. UK Households’ Disposable Income Rises Amidst…
Attendance Allowance Claims Skyrocket by 46,000 in Only Three Months
According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) almost 1.6 million older people were receiving extra financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of November 2023. This marks…
Pensioners Warned by HMRC of Impact from Surge in Highest-Rate Taxpayers
The number of people who pay the top rate of income tax in the UK, set at 45%, is expected to surpass 1 million for the first time this year.…
British Gas Customers Urged to Claim £156 Bill Discount Before USwitch Offer Expires
British Gas customers are being urged to claim a £156 discount on their gas and electricity bills before USwitch’s offer vanishes. British Gas Offers £156 Savings on Fixed Tariff Amid…
DWP Warns Thousands of Potential Universal Credit Payment Halts in New Crackdown
In its latest crackdown on fraud and error, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has affirmed it is issuing urgent messages to Universal Credit claimants. Authorities are conducting ‘targeted…
DWP Issues Urgent £138K Warning to Parents of Disabled Children
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…
DWP PIP Crisis: Three Factors Fuel Record Sick Numbers in ‘Vicious Cycle’
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…
HMRC Issues Urgent One-Month Tax Warning Impacting Up to 4.25 Million People
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.…
Cost of Living Payment: DWP benefits, Universal Credit, and Pensions Due in July 2024
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…
DWP PIP Claims Surge Amid Reforms to Eliminate Cash Payments
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…
DWP Algorithm Mistakenly Identifies 200,000 Individuals as Potential Fraud Cases
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…
HMRC Sends Brown Envelopes to 210,000 Individuals for Overdue £5000 Pension Payments
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…
People Over State Pension Age to Receive Two New Payments Before Year’s End
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 to Surge by £600, Pushing UK Households into Financial Strain
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 Payments Could Rise by £287 Despite Stable Base Rate
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 Money and DWP Changes Set for July 2024: PIP and Deadline Adjustments Included
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…
Basic State Pension Recipients Could Receive Up to £718 Monthly
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 to Issue £500 Payment to Parents for Summer Holidays
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…
WASPI Women Sound Alarm Over ‘Concerning’ State Pension Scam Aimed at Retirees
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…
DWP’s ‘Cruel’ Universal Credit Rule Will Impact Thousands of Families
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…
New Adult Disability Payment Applicants Could Face Interviews Before Decisions
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…
Cost of Living Alert: Thousands Could Get Free £500 to Cover Energy Bills – Are You Eligible?
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 an Extra Council Tax Hike After July
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 Offers Eligible Customers Free £210 Vouchers
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…
Cost of Living Payments: UK Households to Receive £250 Directly into Bank Accounts
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…
