Lydia Amazouz

Lydia Amazouz

Web content writer/ editor with a background in economics.

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…

British Gas Customers Urged to Claim £156 Bill Discount Before USwitch Offer Expires

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…

Universal Credit

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 Issues Urgent £138K Warning to Parents of Disabled Children

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

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.…

HMRC Paper

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…

Cost of Living Payment: DWP benefits, Universal Credit, and Pensions Due in July 2024

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 PIP Claim Form

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…

DWP Algorithm Mistakenly Identifies 200,000 Individuals as Potential Fraud Cases

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…

HMRC Sends Brown Envelopes to 210,000 Overdue £5000 Pension Payments

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…

People Over State Pension Age to Receive Two New Payments Before Year's End

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…

Council Tax Bills to Surge by £600, Pushing UK Households into Financial Strain

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…

Mortgage Payments Could Rise By £287 Despite Stable Base Rate

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

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…

State Pensioners Set to Receive £368 DWP Boost in Their Bank Accounts Soon

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…

HMRC to Issue £500 Payment to Parents for Summer Holidays

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…

Waspi Women Sound Alarm Over 'concerning' State Pension Scam Aimed At Retirees

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

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…

New Adult Disability Payment Applicants Could Face Interviews Before Decisions

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…

New Update Issued for Winter Fuel Payments to Cover All Over State Pension Age

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…

Council Tax Bills to Surge by £600, Pushing UK Households into Financial Strain

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…

British Gas Customers Urged to Claim £156 Bill Discount Before USwitch Offer Expires

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…

Summer Cost of Living Payment: Households Can Receive Up to £550 in August

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

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…

HMRC Paper

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…

People Over State Pension Age to Receive Two New Payments Before Year's End

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…

DWP Payment Rules for Carer's Allowance Recipients Going on Holiday Abroad in the Next Six Months

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…

PIP Recipients Can Claim £800 Boost Before Labour's Benefit Cuts

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

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…

People Over State Pension Age with Long-Term Health Issues Set to Receive New Benefit This Autumn

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…

DWP Warns 440,000 PIP Claimants of Possible 'Break in Payment'

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…

HMRC to Give £450 to Workers with Specific Payslip Code in Election Promise Reform

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…

Pensioners Could Secure Winter Fuel Payment with £9,665 Income Boost

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.”…

State Pension Set for £400 Increase Following Triple Lock Win

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,…

Basic State Pension to Be Cut by £2,800 Annually Due to April Reform, Sparking Concerns

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…

Cost of Living Payments: DWP Rolls Out New Benefits for Universal Credit Claimants

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 Grants Universal Credit Recipients an Extra £1,739 per Month for the Summer

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…

DWP Warns 440,000 PIP Claimants of Possible 'Break in Payment'

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…

Older Attendance Allowance Claimants May Be Eligible for Monthly £143 Increase

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

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…

Universal Credit Recipients Face Penalties or Court for Failing to Report 16 Changes

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…

People With Diabetes Could Get Up To £737 Monthly In Financial Help Through Pip Or Adp

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…

Basic State Pension to Be Cut by £2,800 Annually Due to April Reform, Sparking Concerns

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…

HMRC Paper

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…

UK State Pensioner holding cash and coins

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…

PIP Recipients Can Claim £800 Boost Before Labour's Benefit Cuts

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…

DWP Payment Rules for Carer's Allowance Recipients Going on Holiday Abroad in the Next Six Months

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…

Cost of Living Payments: Low Income Households can Claim Up to £550 in Free Cash and Vouchers

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…

DWP Warns 440,000 PIP Claimants of Possible 'Break in Payment'

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…

State Pensioners Set to Receive £368 DWP Boost in Their Bank Accounts Soon

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants