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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...

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) 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...

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...

Due to the upcoming bank holidays, payment dates are set to change as revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The first bank holiday, observed only in Scotland,...

The mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could be reconsidered for some elderly claimants at the lower rate because of recent legal changes. Consequently, there is a possibility that...

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...

Many older PIP claimants who receive the low rate of the mobility component may be able to request a review of their claim from the Department for Work and Pensions...

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...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions' latest figures, approximately 12.7 million senior citizens nationwide currently receive a regular financial income from the State Pension.  This payment is accessible...

The State Pension currently provides a regular income for almost 12.7 million seniors across Great Britain, including more than 1.1M residing in Scotland. The payment is managed by the Department for...

People on the New State Pension will get up to £221.20 each week during the current fiscal year, however, standard payments are usually made every four weeks — around £884.80...

UK households can claim a share of up to £895 to help with living expenses throughout July and August, providing crucial support during the summer. Although the government's direct Cost...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a full progress report on the Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative into State Pension underpayments. This aims to rectify...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering major changes to the distribution of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), which could have an impact upon millions of claimants. A recent...

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...

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...

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...

Households facing hardship will receive £200 worth of cost of living payments in the coming weeks, with applications now open. This financial assistance comes from the Government's Household Support Fund,...

PIP recipients may have to provide “medical evidence” in order to be able to receive their payments as part of new system reform. It is one of the numerous changes...

The government is presently attempting to recover almost £251 million from 138,000 carers. This information was revealed in a written parliamentary response and comes as ministers are being pushed to...

Hope is on the horizon for state pensioners as experts predict a significant increase in state pensions. With expectations soaring above £1,000 per month, proposed reforms could bring much-needed relief...

Thousands of financially strapped households are urged to apply for free money worth up to £375 in cost of living payments. These payments aim to assist with various living expenses....

HMRC is sending letters to more than a million parents to remind them that they must renew their claim for child benefit or risk losing their payments. A £2,212 Warning...

New rules have been introduced for Universal Credit claimants, one of the most popular benefits in the UK with over 6 Million claimants. Universal Credit can be claimed from the...

Poverty-striken households in the UK are set to receive a lifeline in the form of £80 cost of living payments starting next month, as part of the Government's Household Support...

Nationwide has "doubled" an essential customer benefit as part of a substantial cost-of-living increase. Nationwide, the UK's largest building society, which competes with Lloyds, HSBC UK, Santander, NatWest, and others,...

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 Update:...

If you're facing challenges with covering your water bills, know that your water provider offers assistance programs designed to help. These include options like social tariffs and subsidies aimed at...

As the cost of living rises in Britain, the government's Household Support Fund has become a lifeline for thousands of struggling households. This initiative channels financial resources to local councils,...

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...

An emerging online petition advocates for equitable treatment, urging all individuals over retirement age to receive the updated State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, highlighting the disparity faced by those...

Millions of Britons will be getting higher payments beginning next week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the changes will apply to potentially millions of people...

Following Labour MP Navendu Mishra's question about whether an assessment of the “average financial impact per claimant of the discontinuation of Disability Cost of Living Payments” had been made, the...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a complete reform of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It says it is investigating measures such as “stopping regular cash payments” of...

Members of an online benefit advisory forum are still reporting receiving backdated Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) ranging from £5,000 to almost £11,000 following a recent rule change by the Department...

As of 2024, the UK's mortgage payments had risen by a staggering 60% compared to 2021, giving a clear idea of the financial pressure homeowners are under. This significant jump...