174 results for "universal credit"

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,...

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...

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...

Significant changes to disability benefits assessment are set to take effect in September as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduces new providers to manage the process across the...

This September, state pensioners could receive a cash boost, with households that include a member on the state pension possibly qualified to receive freebies and discounts worth up to £3,262....

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make significant changes to disability benefit assessments in September. The adjustments will affect how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are evaluated. DWP...

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...

A continuing cost-of-living crisis has gripped the people of the UK, ringing in difficulties in day to day life expenses for millions of families. Whether it's shopping or even making...

Starting next month, the process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) will change for people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, this update does not...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients may see their payments reduced once decisions on the welfare bill are revealed later in the year. Rising PIP Costs and Support Options Amid Welfare Reforms PIP...

The Winter Fuel Payment scheme will provide a £200 payment to hundreds of thousands of pensioners later this year. £200 Winter Fuel Payment for Eligible Pensioners This year, the Winter...

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...

Millions of people receiving benefits have been informed about upcoming changes in August. Because of the bank holiday, payments including Universal Credit, PIP, and Pension Credit will be made earlier...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

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...

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...

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...

In a few days, this petition has quickly accumulated over 130,000 signatures in order to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This week, the WFP was altered by the Labour...

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...

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...

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...

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....

A new proposal suggests that Jobcentres, which serves those using Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Universal Credit across the UK, should integrate NHS services in order to get...

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,...

Liz Kendal MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who was recently appointed, has not yet responded to calls from leading anti-poverty and disability rights groups. They implore...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Department for Work and Benefits (DWP) has issued a vital update that numerous people could be missing out on significant money related back each month. The DWP's Employment and...