Lydia Amazouz
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…
DWP Spending Review May Require PIP Recipients to Repay Money
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 to Fine Households £360 Unless They Use One of These 10 Excuses
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…
DWP to Provide Additional State Pension Payments for Eligible Older People
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…
DWP Urged to Increase Carer’s Allowance to £400 Weekly in Major Benefits Boost
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…
PIP Recipients Could See Monthly Payments Boosted by Up to £622
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…
Complete List of New Changes Planned for Those on PIP, Universal Credit, Legacy Benefits or Long-term Sick
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…
State Pension Back Payments: Thousands of Older Women to Receive Windfall of Up to £12,486
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…
DWP Sends Thousands New PIP Letters as Face-to-Face Assessments Scrapped for Most
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…
HMRC to Give £450 to Workers with Specific Payslip Code in Election Promise Reform
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…
State Pensioners Set to Receive £605 Boost as Triple Lock Takes Effect
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…
New Manifesto Pledge Proposes State Pension Age Would Drop to 65
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.”…
DWP Warns Pensioners with ‘Excessive’ Savings of Bank Checks
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,…
Cost of Living Payments: DWP Rolls Out New Benefits for Universal Credit Claimants
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 to Receive £470 DWP Universal Credit Payment on Five Key Dates
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…
DWP Urges Thousands of ESA Claimants to Switch to Universal Credit
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…
Older Attendance Allowance Claimants May Be Eligible for Monthly £143 Increase
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…
DWP Offers State Pensioners Up to £3,200 in Extra Support: Full List of Freebie Benefits Revealed
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…
Universal Credit Recipients Face Penalties or Court for Failing to Report These 16 Changes
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…
People with Diabetes Could Get up to £737 Monthly in Financial Help through PIP or ADP
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…
Complete List of Benefits Older People Reaching State Pension Age This Year Can No Longer Claim
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 Issues Child Benefit Warning: What to Do If Payments Fail
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…
People Over State Pension Age Set to Receive Nearly £370 in One-Time Payments by Year’s End
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 Making New PIP Claims This Month Could Receive Up to £2,764 by September
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…
Devolved Carers Payment Claimants to Receive £327 Monthly in Latest Update
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…
Cost of Living Payments: Low Income Households can Claim Up to £550 in Free Cash and Vouchers
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…
DWP Issues Urgent Warning as Thousands of Benefit Claimants Receive Important Letters Today
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…
State Pensioners Set to Receive £100 Extra in Bank Accounts
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…
DWP Introduces ‘Checklist’ for Claimants Transitioning from PIP in Rigorous Reform Initiative
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…
Inheritance Tax Overhaul Hits Thousands in Britain: Dubbed ‘Most Unfair’ Reform Yet
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…
People Over State Pension Age on Disability Entitled to Extra £326 Monthly
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 May Get More than £209 Per Month for Children Under-16
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 in the UK Risk Running Out of Retirement Funds Due to Pension Confusion
Millions of people in the UK are at risk of “dangerously underestimating” the total amount of money they need when it comes to retirement savings. Survey Reveals UK Adults’…
State Pensioners Alerted to £6,000 ‘Urgent Issue’ with Limited Time to Act
A £6,000 “urgent issue” warning has been sent to state pensioners for a mistake that cost them THOUSANDS. Experts have also warned that time is running out for Department for…
Drivers Urged to Follow ‘Three-Year Rule’ or Risk to Lose Thousands
Drivers all over the United Kingdom have been urged to follow ‘Three-year rule’ in order to be able to save thousands of pounds. The Three-Year Rule: How Buying a Used…
DWP Announces Exact Date for Scrapping Major Benefit Claimed by 730,000 Brits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update regarding its plans to scrap the Tax Credit benefit. DWP Announces End of Tax Credit Claims Amid Transition to Universal…
PIP Claimants May Need to Provide ‘Medical Evidence’ to Maintain Payments Under New DWP Plans
PIP recipients may have to provide “medical evidence” in order to be able to receive their payments as part of new system reform. It is one of the numerous changes…
Thousands of UK Bank Account Holders to Receive Free £200 Windfall
Thousands of UK bank account holders are expected to receive a few hundred pounds for free as high-street banks compete for clients. Switch promotions for current accounts provide incentives of up…
DWP Warns Carers Unaware of Incorrect Payments They Might Face £1,900 Penalty
The government is presently attempting to recover almost £251 million from 138,000 carers. This information was revealed in a written parliamentary response and comes as ministers are being pushed to…
