273 results for "State Pension age"

Many people may not be aware that they are potentially missing out on approximately £7,293 each due to an error in State Pension calculations by the Department for Work and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) almost 1.6 million older people were receiving extra financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of November 2023. This marks...

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...

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...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a big statement, declaring that "in most cases" people nearing the end of their decade-long Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards this...

Thousands of people claiming employment and support assistance (ESA) may be required to make a significant shift this month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is testing asking these...

After a change in the law, some groups of older individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and receiving an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be entitled...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has informed MPs that he “understands the strong feelings” in Parliament over the lack of response to the recently published final report by the Parliamentary and...

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...

Housing costs, both rental and ownership, have soared in recent years. This surge in housing costs raises the question of what kind of help the government can provide. So, If...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come out in support of the elderly, in particular those with heart conditions. Over 1.5 million people over retirement age receive Attendance...

Over two million British households have been warned they may be missing out on council tax benefits worth more than £1,500 each year. Many People Could be Missing out on...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is coming under increasing pressure to review the compensation due to Waspi women (Women Against State Pension Inequality). This follows a decision by...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is actively encouraging households suffering from certain health conditions to check their eligibility for a vital support payment this month. People with one...

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,...

As of today, households are set to receive the third instalment of the £299 cost of living payments, marking the completion of the three-part support package initiated in autumn 2021....

Amidst the soaring cost of living in the UK, individuals and families eagerly anticipate essential UK financial support. Understanding the intricacies of these allocations is vital for effective financial planning....

DWP prioritizes PIP claims with new measures to speed up payments, reducing in-person assessments and streamlining reviews.

Seven out of ten disabled pensioners stand to lose £300 in energy bill assistance through the Winter Fuel Allowance. DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Will Hit 1.6 Million Disabled...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to release a new White Paper this Autumn aiming to boost employment by getting more unemployed and long-term sick people back into...

The new Labour government and the DWP are set to introduce a new Cost of Living support this October. Despite concerns that the Household Support Fund would end on September...

The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing the number of reviews while reducing or stopping cash payments for PIP claimants. More money allows for the timely processing of more...

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...

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...

As many struggle with the rising costs of living, Brits are being reminded to ensure they are receiving all the financial assistance they are qualified for to. This year, DWP benefits increased...

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...

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...

Labour’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments are being challenged by over 260,000 people. Initially, the scheme was available for almost every British citizen born before 25 September 1957, and it...

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...

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....

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...

With the labour government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to change its priorities from welfare to work, according to the department's new minister. UK Labour to...

Liz Kendall, the new head of the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched a decisive initiative aimed at addressing unemployment. Labour Cabinet Member Criticizes Conservative Approach to Universal Credit...

The Motability Scheme allows people receiving disability benefits to trade all or some of their weekly mobility allowance for a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair, which can...

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...

A set of four new videos recently appeared on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an aim to inform people about the...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided clarifications on whether investigators can reach out to claimants' neighbours if a claim of benefit fraud is made against them.  In...

The Department for Work and Pensions has suggested potential cuts to new claims and end-of-award renewals for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). DWP PIP Overhaul: New Measures Considered to Control Rising...

New figures reveal that the two-child benefit cap affects about 440,000 families in the UK, as pressure grows on the new Labour government to end the “cruel” policy. Controversial Two-child...

New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)  Secretary Liz Kendall is set to reaffirm Labour’s dedication to its manifesto Back-to-work plan, emphasizing that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the...