213 results for "universal credit"

MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises...

Universal Credit claimants with children have been alerted to the potential for childcare support worth up to £1,739 per month. This is part of the UK Government's initiative to help...

A large number of households are being notified about big changes to their benefits. People who receive income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) will be transferred to Universal Credit by April...

The staggering sum of £23 billion encompasses a range of crucial benefits, including over £8 billion in Universal Credit, £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support, and more. According to a...

Universal Credit beneficiaries have been notified of a likely delay to the increase in their benefits. They could have to wait up to two months before their increased payments are...

When payday is due, millions of Universal Credit recipients will be pleasantly surprised to see an extra £470 in their pockets. This windfall follows closely on the heels of April's...

Thousands of Universal Credit recipients are getting up to an extra £262 from the Department for Work and Pensions following a rule change. New regulations have recently been introduced by...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

UK government body the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a helping hand to eligible Universal Credit recipients with its Help to Save scheme. The scheme allows people...

This May, expect several changes to the timing of receiving Universal Credit and other benefit payments, particularly due to two upcoming bank holidays. Stay informed on how these adjustments will...

The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is unveiling a strategic financial boost for working parents receiving Universal Credit in the face of escalating childcare costs....

Britain's Universal Credit system is due to undergo major changes in 2024. The scheduled increase, which is set to impact millions of recipients, should take effect from April. Crucially, however,...

State pensioners are expected to receive a special winter fuel payment shortly, so they are advised to check their accounts.

As part of a significant transition to Universal Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is gradually eliminating some out-of-date benefits; however, this will not impact all welfare payments.

Amidst the renewal season for tax credits, HMRC has issued a crucial warning to 730,000 claimants. Those receiving Working Tax Credit and or Child Tax Credit will start receiving renewal...

Households receiving tax credits received an urgent warning after tens of thousands of payments were reduced to zero. Transition to Universal Credit Sparks Benefits Suspension The significant transition comes as...

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…

The DWP has announced changes to benefit payment dates ahead of the Christmas and New Year bank holidays to ensure timely disbursements for millions of claimants. With adjustments impacting benefits…

The DWP has issued a stark warning about a growing wave of text scams targeting benefit claimants across the UK. Fraudsters are impersonating the department, sending messages that claim benefits…

Families, pensioners and disabled people can claim a vital one-off payment to ease the financial pressures as winter approaches. Whether it's help with heating bills or a grant for carers,…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the end of six major social benefits, which will mean a major shift for thousands of recipients.

This winter, UK pensioners could receive a boosted Winter Fuel Payment, with some seeing up to £100 extra. Under new eligibility guidelines, pensioners born before specific years and claiming certain…

The DWP benefits can slash or even erase your council tax bill. From single discounts to full exemptions, find out if you’re eligible for significant savings that many people miss…

UK households have a unique opportunity to reduce some of their energy costs thanks to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. 

Just as the weather is getting colder in the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has restarted its Cold Weather Payment program to offer assistance to households at…

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

Local councils are stepping up to help households in need this winter by offering various forms of financial assistance.

The DWP offers essential winter payments, including Warm Home Discounts and Cold Weather Payments, to assist those in need.

Winter Fuel Payments, once available to all pensioners, now limited to those on benefits. Find out if you still qualify.

Because of a strict DWP rule, thousands of state pensioners may miss out on a crucial benefit that could help them qualify for the winter fuel payment.

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

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.

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

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…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides loans of up to £812 to UK households facing financial difficulties. These loans can help cover expenses like rent, furniture, and funeral…

State pensioners born in these specific years will notice their Winter Fuel Payment increase by £100 if they qualify for the payment.

UK households could receive up to £3,225 in Cost of Living payments by Christmas, with various schemes offering vital support.

DWP warns PIP and ESA claimants to act quickly to avoid losing their benefits. Urgent action is needed for those receiving support.

A recent legal challenge could see the Winter Fuel Payment reinstated for millions of pensioners after changes cut eligibility for many.

The DWP is informing people about available support to cope with rising living costs as many families face higher bills for essentials like heating, food, and mortgages.

The new Labour Party government will seek financial institutions to disclose data in order to help identify and stop fraudulent activities.

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.

Parents earning less than £60,000 a year can now receive increased annual cash support thanks to recent updates in HMRC regulations.

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.

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...

This month, hundreds of thousands of people will no longer receive Housing Benefit payments. The DWP is scrapping the benefit, which was received by roughly 2.4 million Britons. DWP to End...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released a warning for people who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Universal Credit in certain postcodes. The notice is prompted by changes in...

Finance Guru Martin Lewis urges state pensioners to make a single phone call to receive a £11,300 benefit. Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim Pension Credit Amid Winter Support...

Starting next month, millions of UK households will begin receiving letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 discount on energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, run...