87 results for "Winter Fuel Payments"

The Scottish Government is planning to replace Winter Fuel Payments with a newly distributed lump sum to be expected later this year. Scottish Government Proposes State Pension Age Winter Heating...

UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...

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....

Eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payments has changed, affecting millions of state pensioners, meanwhile Banks are offering free money to customers who switch accounts before the winter fuel eligibility shift.

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.

The DWP’s newly announced benefit rates for 2025 will bring increases across key payments, including the State Pension, Universal Credit, and Carer’s Allowance, offering relief to millions. While these adjustments…

Octopus Energy is taking the initiative to provide financial support to some of the UK's most deprived households over the winter.

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

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

Sir Keir Starmer said the Budget will focus on making life better for people, fixing the NHS, and "rebuilding Britain," with plans to invest in schools, housing, and transport.

Martin Lewis is advising state pensioners that they can get £11,600 handouts by making a single phone call.

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.

UK households will experience a set of changes in October 2024, which will impact various financial rules and support payments.

A range of financial changes is set to impact millions of households this October, coinciding with the start of winter and the seasonal expenses coming with it.

Seven out of ten disabled pensioners stand to lose £300 in energy bill assistance through the Winter Fuel Allowance. DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Will Hit 1.6 Million Disabled...

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...

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...

Although the rules for Winter Fuel Payments have becomes stricter, reducing eligibility for many, there are still various benefits payment and cash handouts that those of state pension age can...

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...

Millions of Brits claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Pension Credit will receive a surprise bonus from the DWP in early December. The annual payment is automatic, but who qualifies, and…

Energy prices in Britain are set to rise again this winter, adding to the challenges faced by households during the colder months. The anticipated increase follows recent price hikes, leaving…

Reaching State Pension age opens the door to a wide variety of financial benefits designed to ease the burden of living costs in retirement. Yet many retirees remain unaware of…

As energy prices soared to unprecedented levels, the UK government rolled out £44 billion in support schemes to shield households and businesses.

Major financial changes to DWP benefits are on the horizon for November, including new eligibility criteria and a potential £200 boost for families.

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

State pensioners born before certain years may qualify for a yearly boost of £2,991 due to a change in the state pension system.

UK households will receive free cash or vouchers as part of a £421 million cost of living support scheme, following the Labour government extension of the Household Support Fund.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering pensioners up to £3,900 through Pension Credit. A simple five-minute task could help you find out if you qualify for additional…

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...

The DWP and HMRC are urging millions of households to act quickly or risk losing thousands of pounds in benefits. Millions of Households at Risk of Losing Up to £8,400...

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...

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,...

Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...

The UK Government has announced the Great British Insulation Scheme at a time when winters are getting colder and energy costs are soaring. This innovative initiative aims to ease the...