290 results for "pension credit"

Universal Credit claimants with children have been alerted to the potential for childcare support worth up to £1,739 per month. This is part of the UK Government's initiative to help...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to State Pension claimants to collect £1,319 per month. Over 1.5 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance are expected to...

The British Treasury has recently made a key announcement that will bring relief to many people, particularly women aged between 60 and 70. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) started reaching...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out to provide financial relief to senior citizens who are facing an escalating cost of living. The scheme, which is aimed...

DWP Attendance Allowance (AA) is a significant financial benefit for people over State Pension age. In particular, it benefits those with health problems such as arthritis and back pain, which...

The staggering sum of £23 billion encompasses a range of crucial benefits, including over £8 billion in Universal Credit, £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support, and more. According to a...

According to current statistics, approximately one million households in the UK could lose up to £6,500 in state pension due to a simple oversight in claiming child benefit. Shockingly, child...

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...

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...

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...

Thousands of Universal Credit recipients are getting up to an extra £262 from the Department for Work and Pensions following a rule change. New regulations have recently been introduced by...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

UK government body the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a helping hand to eligible Universal Credit recipients with its Help to Save scheme. The scheme allows people...

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...

In accordance with the government's commitment to the Triple Guarantee, April's increase in the state pension should provide people aged 65 and over with a boost to their income. New...

More than a million British households are missing an opportunity to claim the £65 weekly payment, reveals the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Older pensioners may be under the...

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,...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced uplifting news for benefit claimants amid escalating financial burdens. From 1st April, those receiving both Universal Credit and the State Pension...

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently completed a major review of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) system, which offers financial support to people with health conditions or...

UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...

The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends...

In the wake of the UK's confirmed recession and persistent cost of living challenges, low-income families are grappling with financial strain. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals alarming levels...

Thousands of pensioners stand to lose their winter fuel payments, raising fears of growing fuel poverty. Advocacy groups and MPs are pressing the government to reverse these cuts, warning of…

The DWP’s newly announced benefit rates for 2025 will bring increases across key payments, including the State Pension, Universal Credit, and Carer’s Allowance, offering relief to millions. While these adjustments…

Many Brits are wondering when winter heating payments will be made this year, after eligibility requirements were tightened. The Department for Work and Pensions ensures a familiar procedure, but the…

Could you be eligible for a little extra cheer this festive season? The DWP Christmas Bonus is coming soon—but not everyone makes the cut. Check the full list of benefits…

The DWP benefits can slash or even erase your council tax bill. From single discounts to full exemptions, find out if you’re eligible for significant savings that many people miss…

The DWP's Winter Fuel Payment eligibility criteria and qualifications have been changed under the new Labour government.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under increasing pressure to help disability benefit claimants access Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA) as a result of recent government cuts.

UK households have a unique opportunity to reduce some of their energy costs thanks to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. 

Just as the weather is getting colder in the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has restarted its Cold Weather Payment program to offer assistance to households at…

Drivers are faced with a heavy financial burden as the government prepares to unfreeze fuel taxes, which could cost some of them hundreds of pounds more a year.

Major financial changes to DWP benefits are on the horizon for November, including new eligibility criteria and a potential £200 boost for families.

Some of these benefits have to be claimed in person, while others can be automatic, depending on your particular situation.

The DWP offers essential winter payments, including Warm Home Discounts and Cold Weather Payments, to assist those in need.

Winter Fuel Payments, once available to all pensioners, now limited to those on benefits. Find out if you still qualify.

Millions of pensioners must verify their eligibility for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment, as new limits have been implemented.

UK households can benefit this winter from the Child Winter Heating Payment, which now ranges from £251 to £502 per child. Eligible households will automatically receive a £58 payment in…

UK homeowners urged to check eligibility for a ‘check now or miss out’ Warm Home Discount scheme, providing crucial relief from rising energy bills.

Pensioners providing unpaid care may miss out on vital support due to benefit complexities, risking financial hardship this winter, warns Carers UK.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides loans of up to £812 to UK households facing financial difficulties. These loans can help cover expenses like rent, furniture, and funeral…

UK households could receive up to £3,225 in Cost of Living payments by Christmas, with various schemes offering vital support.

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) claimants will soon receive an additional payment in their bank accounts before the winter season.

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.

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.

The DWP will send letters in October informing millions of households about the automatic £150 Warm Home Discount for winter energy bills.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that older people receiving Attendance Allowance may also be eligible for Pension Credit, a benefit designed to support those on a...

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...

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...