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

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures, 6.4 million people were claiming Universal Credit as of the end of January 2024. This figure comprises 2.4...

The Conservatives are aiming to secure the support of older voters ahead of the next election by introducing a new ‘triple lock plus’ policy to boost pensioner incomes. The new...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, the State Pension provides vital financial support to approximately 12.7 million people in the United Kingdom, including more...

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...

People with a long-term sickness, disability, or physical or mental health condition who file a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month and are approved may earn up...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reported recently that some 78% of all new claims for Pension Credit are being processed within the target time of 50 working days....

Next week, a grant of €1,850 will be distributed to those eligible. Find out more about eligibility criteria and the payment procedure to determine whether you are entitled to this...

The DWP announces crucial support for people of State Pension age facing disabilities: eligible individuals may now receive an extra £326 monthly. State Pension Age Individuals Eligible for Additional Benefits...

Several major banks are currently offering customers free payments of up to £885 as part of a drive to attract new customers in the face of increased competition. Nationwide, Lloyds,...

Millions of people in the UK are at risk of “dangerously underestimating” the total amount of money they need when it comes to retirement savings. Survey Reveals UK Adults' Lack...

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...

According to new estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK inflation fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in April as energy prices fell further. Consumer...

People claiming benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. Learning to drive can be costly, with...

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,...

Supermarkets and other gas dealers have been charged with inflating their profit margins and pushing up UK fuel price to new highs. UK Fuel Price Crisis: RAC Calls for Government...

The most recent statistics provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that a staggering number of individuals, exceeding 6.7 million, are currently benefiting from financial assistance through...

Starting today, families will be able to claim free childcare for children as young as nine months via a new aid support scheme, saving an average of almost £3,500 a...

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...

The Cornwall council has received an additional £4.5 million as part of the government's free initiative to support struggling UK households. Each council receives a varied amount of funds based...

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics, the State Pension is currently offering a regular financial income to approximately 12.7 million older individuals across the country,...

Under substantial government changes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a massive overhaul of the welfare system, warning nearly half a million people receiving Personal Independence Payments...

The next government will be required to hit voters with post-election tax increases and delay net-zero investment unless it is willing to scrap Treasury guidelines for managing public finances, according...

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row on Thursday. The move comes as inflation, which tracks price increases...

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...

Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for...

Borrowers expecting costs to come down will have to wait longer, as Bank of England governors are poised to wait for more compelling indications that the cost-of-living crisis has eased....

The British government has a range of financial benefits for families bringing up children with disabilities, illnesses or health conditions, including autism. Among these benefits is Disability Living Allowance (DLA),...

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...

NHS prescription prices in the UK rose by 2.59% on May 1, marking a dark day for individuals in need of medication. Many are blasting the rise in prices to...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering individuals of State Pension age an increase in income if they suffer from hearing impairment. Approximately 12 million adults in the...

Millions of non-benefit claimants are noticing an additional £57 in their account balances. This is due to reductions in National Insurance, the tax paid by working people, which allows households...

The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

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...

Over three million disabled people across the UK face the risk of losing their crucial monthly payments under the new governmental reforms targeting the benefit system. PIP Reform Sparks Backlash:...

Nearly 300,000 households are missing out on £1.2 billion in rental support. According to a new Policy in Practice study, hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are entitled for about...

Recent statistics suggest that many pensioners may have been overtaxed on their pension withdrawals. Claimants are being encouraged to check whether they are entitled to a tax refund from HM...

Thousands of benefit claimants in Ireland will have to prepare for a significant change to their payment schedule due to the upcoming May Bank Holiday. In addition, updates have been...

Ministers have been advised that private sector workers and businesses must contribute more to their pensions to avoid a retirement crisis. Urgent Reforms Needed to Bolster Pension Contributions According to...

The former head of the civil service believes that public sector pensions should be reduced to help fund pay increases.  Public Sector Pension Concerns Exacerbated by Workplace Morale Crisis Lord...

Social Security Scotland encourages eligible young caregivers to apply for the yearly Young Carer Grant, which is now valued £383.75 during the fiscal year 2024/25. Since its inception in 2019, the...

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 Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election....

According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce a new crackdown on DWP benefits claimants later today, following a post-pandemic spike in people being ruled unfit to work, with the NHS...

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...

The UK's Household Support Fund (HSF) is providing assistance of up to £500 for the most vulnerable households. First introduced in October 2021, it has provided a source of financial...