223 results for "child benefit"

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...

According to the latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), 6.7 million individuals in Great Britain receive financial assistance through Universal Credit on a monthly basis. This...

Individuals who have benefited from tax credits are being reminded to report any changes in their situation to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) before 31 July to avoid facing a...

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...

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that almost 78% of new Pension Credit claims are now being processed within a target of 50 working days from the date...

Thousands of parents can get up to £200 of free cash to help cover their children's school uniform costs. This initiative is set to help the most vulnerable families before...

UK households are set to get up to £997 in new benefits, boosts, and bill reductions due to financial changes taking effect this July. This month is both financially and...

The government’s Household Support Fund is giving out £100 cost of living payment for thousands of households to help pay for necessary expenses. Thousands of Households Can Access £100 Cost...

In its latest crackdown on fraud and error, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has affirmed it is issuing urgent messages to Universal Credit claimants. Authorities are conducting  'targeted...

July will be a month of major changes in your pocket, with Ofgem lowering its price cap as well as new rules by some of the biggest high street banks....

Parents often try to juggle the demands of everyday life while keeping their young ones happy and vigorous. For some, help such as Universal Credit, Income Support and Child Tax...

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...

According to the Guardian, more than 200,000 people have been wrongfully investigated for housing benefit fraud and error after a government algorithm failed to operate as expected. Two-thirds of claims...

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...

HMRC will provide a £500 boost to help struggling parents meet the costs of summer childcare throughout the school holidays. Understanding HMRC's Tax-Free Childcare: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Details Tax-Free...

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 announced details of the beneficiaries of a new extension to the Household Support Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable...

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...

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are starting to see a £470 rise in their accounts. Some will begin to receive the extra pay today, with four more critical dates remaining...

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...

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...

Thousands of Shropshire residents are to receive a £400 payment to help ease the current cost of living crisis. The council has secured an extra £2.1 million as part of...

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...

One recent study found that half of all Universal Credit recipients lose some of their payments due to automatic deductions implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Claimants...

The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that 685 applications for Carer Support Payment were made by the end of March, counting 430 claims processed and a decision letter...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a "checklist" for persons transitioning from PIP to Adult Disability Payment in the midst of a disability benefit crackdown. DWP Issues Transition...

A £6,000 "urgent issue" warning has been sent to state pensioners for a mistake that cost them THOUSANDS. Experts have also warned that time is running out for Department for...

If you suffer from a physical disability or other health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or if you have an invisible illness such as dementia, autism or...

Thousands of people relying on Universal Credit will see a significant boost to their payments from today, Friday 24 May. With this increase, new rates are being introduced for the...

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....

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 Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has vowed to offer people additional time and assistance in order for them to find a job. The pledge comes as new Universal...

Over the three months to March, wage growth in the UK remained strong despite the slowdown in the labour market. Members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee had...

Starting today, a significant boost awaits millions of households enrolled in Universal Credit, promising increased financial support each month. Universal Credit Payment Increase: What You Need to Know On 9...

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...

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...

Households could benefit financially under the current cost of living crisis from a boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ease the burden of energy bills. Coventry...

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 218,859 people in Scotland are now receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and will have their award converted to Adult...

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...

Eight money and cost of living adjustments that will affect bank accounts. New changes go into effect this month, affecting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, Universal Credit beneficiaries,...

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...

British workers are set to benefit from a major financial break from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As part of the Government's Spring Budget, HMRC is set to launch a...

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...

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) has confirmed that women affected by state pension underpayments are now falling into back payments averaging around £5,000. These arrears arise from the...

In light of growing challenges to international security, the prime minister Rishi Sunak announces an increase in the military budget. UK Plans Defence Spending Increase to 2.5% of GDP by...