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.
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...
Under the triple lock, the full new state pension should increase by over £500 to £12,020 per year starting  April 2025. However, this amount is still far below  what is required...
Households have only a limited time to claim free payments from the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is offering more than £57 million in unclaimed support. This allocation of funds,...
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...
According to a new DWP report, Universal Credit claimants who are part of the Department for Work and Pensions' Intensive Work Search scheme can increase their earnings by almost £100 more over...
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...
Energy customers of British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus have been told they can avoid a £146 price hike from October. By contacting their energy provider and making...
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...
Benefit claimants have been warned that significant changes are likely to take place starting in October. On October 30, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce her first Budget, which...
Universal Credit claimants and those receiving benefits are being warned to avoid having their payments decreased or halted, as half a million have been penalised. Universal Credit Claimants Warned as...
Towards the start of this summer, the Scottish Government announced that almost 89,000 one-off Carer’s Allowance recipients received £288.60 each. This was a total of 25.6 million pounds in June...
Recently released figures show that the expected £655 pay rise in April 2025 is unlikely to happen. Instead, people can now expect £11.50 less per month than originally anticipated. Under...
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...
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...
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...
Santander has started using deepfakes to warn about the dangers of AI scams, as many people in the UK remain uninformed or confused by this new threat. Rising AI Deepfake...
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...
Almost 12.7 million people across the UK have now reached State Pension age; this number includes over 1.1 million residing in Scotland. Most retirees consider contribution-based benefits as their main...
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...
The new Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has suggested an update on the efforts to implement significant changes to Personal Independence...
Although the rules for Winter Fuel Payments have becomes stricter, reducing eligibility for many, there are still various benefits payment and cash handouts that those of state pension age can...
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...
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...
A savings expert cautions that UK bank account users must act prior to August 1 to receive high interest rates on their investments. Expert Insights on High Savings Rates Ahead...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed that Universal Credit recipients may be eligible for an extra monthly payment if there has been a delay in processing...
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...
BBC TV licence holders have been told that they might be entitled to a free licence or a 50% reduction if they meet certain requirements This adjustment can help many...
The Department for Work and Pensions is concluding a Personal Independence Payments (PIP) consultation today. The DWP might eliminate cash payments for PIP users and substitute them with a voucher program or...
State pensioners could save hundreds of pounds through new freebies and discounts. In total, there are seven benefits worth up to £11,352. Benefits and Savings Available to State Pensioners Recent...
Later this year, thousands of disabled children and young people across Scotland will get a one-off payment worth £251.50to help cover higher heating costs during the 2024/25 winter. Winter Payment...
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...
The King’s Speech today (Wednesday) outlined the Labour’s legislative priorities for the forthcoming year, including various new pension bills. Sir Keir Starmer, The Prime Minister, stated that these new measures...
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...
People receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about any changes in their circumstances or could risk having their benefit entitlement revoked,...
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...
People who have reached State Pension age and are receiving disability benefits may qualify for an extra £326 each month State Pensioners on Disability Benefits or Carer’s Allowance Eligible for...
Winter Fuel Payments will be replaced by a newly introduced devolved lump sum from the Scottish government later on this year. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) is set to...
A recent survey conducted by Just Group, which is a specialist in the later life, on 1,050 retired and semi-retired individuals has revealed that there is a significant lack of...
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 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...
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) the number of people who have applied for out-of-work sickness benefits has reached unprecedented highs in the first four months of...
Council tax bills are expected to climb by £600 per year, delivering a cost-of-living shock to millions of households throughout the UK. Council Tax Warning: Funding Crisis Looms for Local...
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...