A conservative think tank has proposed a £5,000 Parental Allowance, urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC to consider it. Onwards has joined parenting platform Mumsnet to suggest offering a £5,000 tax...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an important warning to state pensioners who claim Tax Credit. The individuals concerned will be sent a letter in the post...
Thousands of UK households are urged to apply for a free cost of living payment worth £290 before the upcoming deadline. This comes after the last Conservative Party government decision...
Later this year, old age pensioners will receive a notification about getting extra money. A significant number of elderly people’s bank accounts will increase in November when the Warm Home...
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...
Caution parents gifting their children money, as there could be an increase in inheritance tax bills, said professionals. Under present rules, individuals can make gifts of up to £3,000 per...
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...
A recent study has shown that the benefit cap is forcing many households to live in overcrowded and poor-quality housing. Introduced by the Conservative government in 2013, this limit on...
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...
Universal Credit and other benefits are about to change a lot in April. You should understand these changes well and the possible impact on your family. Tax Credit Deadline There...
Finance guru, Martin Lewis has issued a warning that millions of state pensioners might be missing out on a financial assistance valued between £3,778 and £7,956 a year. The benefit...
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...
State pensioners could save hundreds of pounds through new freebies and discounts. In total, there are seven benefits worth up to £11,352. Benefits and Savings Available to State Pensioners Recent...
A warning has been issued to State Pension-age individuals as the income gap between the poorest pensioners and those on average incomes widens. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies...
Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...
According to the Department for Work and Pensions' estimates around 880,000 pensioner households may be eligible for a £3,900 income boost, but do not claim Pension Credit as they wrongly...
According to the most recent figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there were 6.9 million people across England, Scotland and Wales, getting financial help through Universal Credit at...
In Middlesbrough, thousands of residents might be eligible for a £140 payment under the Household Support Fund, an initiative that has been extended by the former Conservative Party government. This...
People who have reached State Pension age and are receiving disability benefits may qualify for an extra £326 each month State Pensioners on Disability Benefits or Carer’s Allowance Eligible for...
Very soon, a £500 payment is to be made to several households from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) Amid the cost of living Crisis. The funds are allocated by...
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...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can assist people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the additional financial expenses for hundreds of health conditions or disabilities, which...
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...
Millions of people over state pension age in Great Britain could be failing to claim extra payments of more than £9,544 each year, simply because most of them do not...
Thousands of households can receive a £290 cost of living payment to help pay their bills. This financial support is provided by the government's House Support Fund. The scheme works...
Following the Labour Party's victory in the general election on 4 July, millions of older people in the UK can expect the triple lock policy, which guarantees safe payments of...
According to the latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), 6.7 million individuals in Great Britain receive financial assistance through Universal Credit on a monthly basis. This...
The British pound stayed strong, but London's FTSE 100 index had trouble keeping its gains, overshadowed by economic developments abroad even as Labour's anticipated victory in the General Election became a reality. The Pound Rose, While the FTSE 100 Index Declined Despite Labour's...
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...
Beginning tomorrow, July 1,more than 90, 000 people currently claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Child Tax Credits will be migrated to Universal Credit. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)...
The government’s Household Support Fund is giving out £100 cost of living payment for thousands of households to help pay for necessary expenses. Thousands of Households Can Access £100 Cost...
Gambling winnings can drastically affect your financial benefits. According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), winnings are considered part of your capital, which could result in a reduction...
The Bank of England is not very optimistic about the French elections. The Bank reckons that the French elections are likely to shake up the world's financial scene and even...
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...
July will be a month of major changes in your pocket, with Ofgem lowering its price cap as well as new rules by some of the biggest high street banks....
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...
Britons who have reached state pension age and are experiencing vision problems are being urged to determine if they qualify for up to £101.75 a week through Attendance Allowance. This...
Last April, the UK saw an increase of 1.1% in average house prices over the same month the previous year, says the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This positive trend...
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...
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...
A detailed report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has highlighted the groups most affected by the transition from traditional benefits to Universal Credit (UC). The Department for Work...
Households facing financial hardship and in receipt of one of the eight specified benefits can receive up to £300 of cost of living assistance. This is part of the Government's...
Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...
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,...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced details of the beneficiaries of a new extension to the Household Support Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided a full overview of the eligibility criteria for the recently extended Household Support Fund. The extension, which runs until the end...
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...
