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Millions of pensioners must verify their eligibility for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment, as new limits have been implemented.

State pensioners will soon get letters from the DWP confirming their eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment.

UK households can benefit this winter from the Child Winter Heating Payment, which now ranges from £251 to £502 per child. Eligible households will automatically receive a £58 payment in…

People who claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will soon get an update on what’s next for the benefit.

People who qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments will begin receiving the money in their bank accounts starting November.

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.

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

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined four reasons why some state pensioners might not be eligible for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year.

UK households missing out on Winter Fuel Payment still have the possibility to reduce their energy bills this winter by hundreds of pounds.

The DWP's recent consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) includes proposals to replace cash payments with vouchers.

State pensioners living in certain areas in the UK can benefit from the Winter Heating Payment, a lesser-known scheme aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months.

The DWP will send letters in October informing millions of households about the automatic £150 Warm Home Discount for winter energy bills.

Many PIP claimants could see their payments reduced or stopped as the DWP identifies key reasons in its ongoing reviews.

Households have only a limited time to claim free payments from the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is offering more than £57 million in unclaimed support. This allocation of funds,...

UK households that missed the important Child Benefit deadline have received updated rules. Typically, Child Benefit payments stop on August 31, four weeks after a child's 16th birthday if they...

More than 450,000 people have signed a petition to cancel Labour's changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which were previously available to anyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957...

Energy customers of British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus have been told they can avoid a £146 price hike from October. By contacting their energy provider and making...

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...

Universal Credit claimants and those receiving benefits are being warned to avoid having their payments decreased or halted, as half a million have been penalised. Universal Credit Claimants Warned as...

Towards the start of this summer, the Scottish Government announced that almost 89,000 one-off Carer’s Allowance recipients received £288.60 each. This was a total of 25.6 million pounds in June...

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...

Thousands of pensioners who lost access to the Winter Fuel Payment due to a previous overhaul may now be eligible to receive it again. Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility May Impact...

Almost 12.7 million people across the UK have now reached State Pension age; this number includes over 1.1 million residing in Scotland. Most retirees consider contribution-based benefits as their main...

Over 221,000 individuals from across the UK have signed an online petition initiated by Age UK, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overturn the decision that requires means testing for...

Thousands of individuals receiving housing benefits have been advised to apply for Universal Credit before the September deadline to avoid any benefit suspensions. DWP Urges Housing Benefit Recipients to Transition...

The new Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has suggested an update on the efforts to implement significant changes to Personal Independence...

Many struggling UK households are set to receive cost of living grants of up to £600 to help cover their daily expenses. The payments are part of the Household Support...

After the Winter Fuel Payment was abolished, British Pensioners who receive the state pension have become more concerned about getting the most from the Department for Work and Pensions. This...

Since 1997, British elderly citizens have been given heat allowances that are not taxed. This Winter Fuel Payment was initiated years ago by the Labour Government and used to give...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed that Universal Credit recipients may be eligible for an extra monthly payment if there has been a delay in processing...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

It is financially demanding to have a baby in the midst of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Some few extra payments can make a lot of difference and new mothers can...

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...

Winter Fuel Payments will be replaced by a newly introduced devolved lump sum from the Scottish government later on this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) is set to...

A recent survey conducted by Just Group, which is a specialist in the later life, on 1,050 retired and semi-retired individuals has revealed that there is a significant lack of...

In a few days, THOUSANDS of households living with limited financial resources in the UK can take advantage of the £200 cost of living support payment. Government's Household Support Fund...

Amidst the Cost of living crisis, state pensioners can enjoy seven amazing freebies and discounts worth a staggering £11,352. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has informed state pension...

Individuals who have benefited from tax credits are being reminded to report any changes in their situation to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) before 31 July to avoid facing a...

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...

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that almost 78% of new Pension Credit claims are now being processed within a target of 50 working days from the date...

August 26 is a Bank Holiday, so some people will get their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments a bit earlier than usual. With the ongoing cost of...

UK Households have been warned they face a £264 financial gap in their expenses every month despite a considerable rise in their disposable income. UK Households' Disposable Income Rises Amidst...

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...

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...

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...

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...