72 results for "Winter Fuel Allowance"

Pensioners with limited income might be eligible for the DWP Pension Credit, which can boost their Pension with Extra Benefits—check if you qualify.

State pensioners face income problems even after a threefold increase, as the loss of the winter heating allowance offsets the gains.

UK pensioners could receive extra payments and energy bill help this winter, but recent changes to eligibility may leave many without support.

The DWP is reaching out to individuals over 66 who may qualify for Pension Credit, aiming to boost their financial support and benefits.

State pensioners are being warned by HMRC that they could be hit with a £665 tax bill, which includes those who have lost Winter Fuel Payments.  

Labour's budget plans may significantly impact retirees, from cuts to winter fuel payments to potential pension reforms including means-testing, inheritance tax changes, and stricter pension access rules.

Pensioners providing unpaid care may miss out on vital support due to benefit complexities, risking financial hardship this winter, warns Carers UK.

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) claimants will soon receive an additional payment in their bank accounts before the winter season.

Many State Pensioners are still suffering from the new Labour Government's unexpected change that will see Winter Fuel Payments  be delivered to only about 1.5 million pensioners this year to help plug a...

This winter, the UK government is set to provide an automatic payment worth £300 to the country's most impoverished pensioner households to help them with heating costs. Pensioners Born Before...

Under the triple lock, the full new state pension should increase by over £500 to £12,020 per year starting  April 2025. However, this amount is still far below  what is required...

Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...

According to the latest figures issued the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, average regular earnings growth decreased by to 4.5% (with bonuses) in the three months leading to June. This...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to provide state pensioners with two benefit payments this winter, estimated at £175 following the cut of the £300 Winter Fuel...

Millions of state pensioners are set to experience major benefit cuts as the government wants to achieve £1.5 billion in budget savings. State Pensioners Face Up to £600 Loss in...

Approximately 12.7 million individuals in the United Kingdom are currently receiving State Pension, indicating a significant reliance on this fundamental form of assistance.  As reported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the New State Pension, applicable to claimants post April 6, 2016, amounts to a maximum of £221.20 per week. For recipients of the Basic State Pension, the earlier iteration, the weekly amount is £169.50, contingent upon classification under Category A or B. The amount you receive is contingent upon the accumulation of National Insurance years prior to reaching the age of 66. A minimum of 10 years is required to be eligible for any financial benefits. Therefore, if you are approaching the age of 66, it is imperative to promptly assess your entitlements. Your State Pension age also serves as your Pension Credit qualifying age, yet there is a particular stipulation for men born before December 6, 1953. Should you seek information on when you are eligible to start receiving benefits, the  'Check your State Pension age' page on the GOV.UK website provides comprehensive guidance. Upon attaining State Pension age or Pension Credit age, certain benefits become inapplicable. According to Turn2us, specific benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions are no longer attainable. Here is an overview of the benefits that will continue and those that will cease upon reaching State Pension age. List of Benefits Pensioners...

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...

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...

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...

From this Monday, energy bills across the UK are set to hit their lowest level for two years. However, the complex dynamics of the energy market point to a continuing...

As of today, households are set to receive the third instalment of the £299 cost of living payments, marking the completion of the three-part support package initiated in autumn 2021....

Amidst the soaring cost of living in the UK, individuals and families eagerly anticipate essential UK financial support. Understanding the intricacies of these allocations is vital for effective financial planning....