312 results for "the Department for Work and Pensions"

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

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

A recent legal challenge could see the Winter Fuel Payment reinstated for millions of pensioners after changes cut eligibility for many.

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...

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has appealed to pensioners before the changes come into force. In the most recent weekly email fork, Lewis alerted the pensioners to check about the Winter...

Financial expert Martin Lewis is advising state pensioners to see if they qualify for an extra £988 per year from the Government. State Pensioners Can Boost Income with Pension Credit...

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...

According to Sir Steve Webb, a former LIb Dem pensions minister, new evidence indicates that mistakes are still being made when it comes to State Pension payment claims. State Pension...

Those who reached the State Pension age before 2016 could get a £59 boost every week to their pensions. The Over 80 Pension is specifically made for those of 80...

Over 221,000 individuals from across the UK have signed an online petition initiated by Age UK, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overturn the decision that requires means testing for...

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...

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...

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...

Millions of people over state pension age in Great Britain could be failing to claim extra payments of more than £9,544 each year, simply because most of them do not...

People on the New State Pension will get up to £221.20 each week during the current fiscal year, however, standard payments are usually made every four weeks — around £884.80...

Approximately 12.7 million individuals in the United Kingdom are currently receiving State Pension, indicating a significant reliance on this fundamental form of assistance.  As reported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the New State Pension, applicable to claimants post April 6, 2016, amounts to a maximum of £221.20 per week. For recipients of the Basic State Pension, the earlier iteration, the weekly amount is £169.50, contingent upon classification under Category A or B. The amount you receive is contingent upon the accumulation of National Insurance years prior to reaching the age of 66. A minimum of 10 years is required to be eligible for any financial benefits. Therefore, if you are approaching the age of 66, it is imperative to promptly assess your entitlements. Your State Pension age also serves as your Pension Credit qualifying age, yet there is a particular stipulation for men born before December 6, 1953. Should you seek information on when you are eligible to start receiving benefits, the  'Check your State Pension age' page on the GOV.UK website provides comprehensive guidance. Upon attaining State Pension age or Pension Credit age, certain benefits become inapplicable. According to Turn2us, specific benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions are no longer attainable. Here is an overview of the benefits that will continue and those that will cease upon reaching State Pension age. List of Benefits Pensioners...

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...

August 26 is a Bank Holiday, so some people will get their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments a bit earlier than usual. With the ongoing cost of...

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...

Reaching State pension age does not automatically initiate payments; pensioners must actively apply for their pension. Indeed, some people prefer to defer payment of their pension while continuing to work....

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...

The Woman Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has recently issued a scam alert to thousands of people across the country in response to allegations of fraudulent compensation claims. Campaigners are...

According to the most recent Social Security Scotland statistics, around 192,575 persons were receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP) as of the end of January.  The amount reported includes 83,199 new...

State pensioners could potentially receive up to £3,200 in extra help from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), but many are not claiming what they are entitled to. Essential...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a full progress report on the Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative into State Pension underpayments. This aims to rectify...

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."...

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...

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...

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...

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 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....

Next week, a grant of €1,850 will be distributed to those eligible. Find out more about eligibility criteria and the payment procedure to determine whether you are entitled to this...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...