393 results for "Work and Pensions"

According to the most recent estimates, everyone receiving the State Pension will get an additional £605 each year through the Triple Lock scheme. State Pension Set for £605 Boost as...

One of the largest unions in the country, Unite, is advocating for the reduction of the state pension age to 65 years old to guarantee "a respectable retirement for everyone."...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, over 1.5 million people in Great Britain received additional financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of...

On Friday 7 June, tens of thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland will receive a one-off payment of £288.60. This automatic payment, known as the Carer's Allowance Supplement, is made...

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...

State pensioners may be entitled for up to £3,200 in additional support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), but millions are potentially missing out. DWP Reveals Range of...

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...

Recent data from a national charity reveals that nearly 4.4 million people in Britain are currently living with diabetes. Additionally, an estimated 1.2 million individuals may have Type 2 diabetes...

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 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...

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....

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a report on its plans to keep an eye on people's bank accounts. The UK's 15 largest banks are expected to...

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...

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...

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...

This June is set to bring an avalanche of financial updates that could affect your personal finances. From new cost of living payments to Universal Credit updates, here's a look...

Recently, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) updated the list of identification documents required for people claiming Universal Credit in the UK. With 6.7 million people currently receiving Universal...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update regarding its plans to scrap the Tax Credit benefit. DWP Announces End of Tax Credit Claims Amid Transition to Universal...

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...

Social Security Scotland has confirmed that tens of thousands of people receiving Carer's Allowance will receive a one-off payment of £288.60 on Friday 7 June. The additional payment, known as...

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...

People over State Pension age who live in five Scottish local councils will be the first in the country to be eligible for a new disability payment beginning in October. Introduction...

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is currently conducting an investigation on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over suspicions of law-breaking in its treatment of disabled benefits...

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...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the UK Government are urging Welsh pensioners to check their eligibility for a potential increase of £900 a year as part of...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on the status of the State Pension Underpayments Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative. State Pension Underpayment Update:...

Sir Stephen Timms, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee, has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride in response to an oral evidence session that took place last...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced changes to May's benefit payment date due to the upcoming bank holiday. Millions of beneficiaries throughout the UK will receive their scheduled...

An online petition with over 59,500 signatures has been started to demand a weekly State Pension payout of around £550 to bring it into compliance with the National Living Wage....

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...

As the cost of living rises in Britain, the government's Household Support Fund has become a lifeline for thousands of struggling households. This initiative channels financial resources to local councils,...

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 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...

An emerging online petition advocates for equitable treatment, urging all individuals over retirement age to receive the updated State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, highlighting the disparity faced by those...

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...

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...

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...

Between June and December this year, thousands of Carer's Allowance recipients will receive one-off payments totalling £288.60. The Scottish Government automatically pays the Carer's Allowance supplement twice a year to...

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),...

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...