Lydia Amazouz
Summer Cost of Living Payment: Households Can Receive Up to £550 in August
UK households are being informed about special payments meant to help with the cost of living. These payments are provided through the Household Support Fund (HSF) managed by local councils…
British Gas, EDF, OVO, and Octopus Customers Can Get £368 for Making One Simple Change to Their Boilers
British Gas, EDF, OVO and Octopus Energy can get up to £368 a year to make one simple change. The UK Government is encouraging households to replace their fossil fuel…
DWP Error May Entitle Individuals Born in These Years to £7,293
Many people may not be aware that they are potentially missing out on approximately £7,293 each due to an error in State Pension calculations by the Department for Work and…
Six Ways the DWP Could Replace PIP Cash Payments as Experts Call for Change
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.…
DWP to Direct Claimants to ‘Focus on Work’ Amid Benefits Overhaul
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…
Finance Expert Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim £7,956
Finance guru, Martin Lewis has issued a warning that millions of state pensioners might be missing out on a financial assistance valued between £3,778 and £7,956 a year. The benefit…
BBC TV Licence Fees Reduced to £0 as 500,000 Households Opt Out of Payments
BBC TV licence holders have been told that they might be entitled to a free licence or a 50% reduction if they meet certain requirements This adjustment can help many…
State Pensioners Could Save £1,175 by Avoiding Higher Pension Fees
Pensioners who have worked for 30 years could be missing out on a £70,000 increase. New research indicates that state pensioners are losing over £1.2billion each year by transferring their…
HMRC Launches Crackdown on Parents, Investigating Up to Six Years Back
HMRC is preparing to take action against the misuse of a childcare scheme. The tax authority has noticed that some businesses aren’t adhering to the scheme’s guidelines. HMRC to Scrutinize…
New Jobcentre Rules Impact Universal Credit and PIP Claimants
Liz Kendall, the new head of the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched a decisive initiative aimed at addressing unemployment. Labour Cabinet Member Criticizes Conservative Approach to Universal Credit…
Wilko Announces Return: New Stores and Opening Dates Revealed
Wilko, the popular British retail chain, has returned to the high street, launching five new stores to date, with a sixth on its way! Wilko Set for Comeback: New Ownership…
DWP Issues Warning on Potential PIP Reform as Consultation Ends Today
The Department for Work and Pensions is concluding a Personal Independence Payments (PIP) consultation today. The DWP might eliminate cash payments for PIP users and substitute them with a voucher program or…
DWP Jobcentres and NHS Services Join Forces to Get People Back to Work
A new proposal suggests that Jobcentres, which serves those using Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Universal Credit across the UK, should integrate NHS services in order to…
Boots to Close Hundreds of Stores By End of the Summer: Find Out the Locations Affected
Boots, the well-known and established pharmacy and health and beauty retailer, has announced the closure of hundreds of its stores by the end of the summer. Amongst its 300 shops,…
State Pensioners Eligible for £217 Weekly Benefits and Savings
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…
Thousands of State Pensioners Warned They Could Be Missing Out on £11,500 Income Boost
A warning has been issued to State Pension-age individuals as the income gap between the poorest pensioners and those on average incomes widens. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies…
Young PIP and ADP Recipients to Get £251 One-off Payment Later This Year
Later this year, thousands of disabled children and young people across Scotland will get a one-off payment worth £251.50to help cover higher heating costs during the 2024/25 winter. Winter Payment…
New Pension Reforms Set to Increase Retirement Income and Enhance Savings
Industry experts have welcomed new measures announced in the King’s speech on Wednesday, aimed at helping individuals increase their pension savings. However, they note that further efforts are required. The…
PIP Recipients with Enhanced Mobility Could Receive £750 One-Off Payment
The Motability Scheme allows people receiving disability benefits to trade all or some of their weekly mobility allowance for a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair, which can…
DWP Announces Major Change, Ensuring Early Payments for Claimants
Due to the upcoming bank holidays, payment dates are set to change as revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The first bank holiday, observed only in Scotland,…
DWP Grants Universal Credit Recipients an Extra £1,739 per Month for the Summer
People on Universal Credit can get up to £1,739 per month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), even during the summer months. Universal Credit Childcare Support Benefits for…
DWP Warns State Pensioners to ‘Act Now’ or Face Payment Delays
Around 12.7 million people in the UK are currently receiving State Pension, a regular payment that provides financial help to eligible retirees across the nation. Nevertheless, those who haven’t reached…
Complete List of Monthly PIP Payment Options for New Claims and DWP Reviews
According to the Department for Work and Pensions, there are more than 3.5 million adults all over Great Britain currently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with around 173,000 residing in…
PIP Recipients Risk Payment Suspension for Failing to Report These Changes to the DWP
People receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about any changes in their circumstances or could risk having their benefit entitlement revoked,…
State Pensioners Could See Significant Income Boost with Just One DWP Benefit Claim
According to the Department for Work and Pensions’ estimates around 880,000 pensioner households may be eligible for a £3,900 income boost, but do not claim Pension Credit as they…
Universal Credit Claimants May Face Penalties or Court for Failing to Report These 16 Changes
According to the most recent figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there were 6.9 million people across England, Scotland and Wales, getting financial help through Universal Credit at…
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…
