344 results for "State Pension age"

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...

The UK government has announced plans to give workers an extra £450 as the autumn approaches, in a bid to address what it sees as an unfair burden on people's...

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...

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...

To strengthen its campaign against benefit fraud, the UK government announced on Monday 13 May ambitious changes, promising to extend the investigative powers of the Department for Work and Pensions...

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...

Following Labour MP Navendu Mishra's question about whether an assessment of the “average financial impact per claimant of the discontinuation of Disability Cost of Living Payments” had been made, the...

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),...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a complete reform of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It says it is investigating measures such as “stopping regular cash payments” of...

The Scottish Parliament has demanded “full compensation” for the WASPI (Women against State Pension Inequality) generation of state pensioners. Scottish Government Backs Resolution for WASPI Compensation as Pressure Mounts Following...

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...

Following the passage of a key deadline, HMRC has begun issuing £10 daily fines to anyone who have yet to complete their self-assessment tax return. HMRC Imposes Daily Fines for...

Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department...

Members of an online benefit advisory forum are still reporting receiving backdated Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) ranging from £5,000 to almost £11,000 following a recent rule change by the Department...

The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative...

The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment...

Over three million disabled people across the UK face the risk of losing their crucial monthly payments under the new governmental reforms targeting the benefit system. PIP Reform Sparks Backlash:...

Changes to the payment schedules for various benefits facilitated by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have been announced due to the May...

The UK Benefits System is on the verge of major changes that will redefine the way its citizens interact with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These include people...

Over 1,000 unpaid carers in Wales' picturesque county of Monmouthshire are receiving much-needed financial help, according to the latest figures. However, a leading charity championing these unsung heroes has claimed...

Thousands of benefit claimants in Ireland will have to prepare for a significant change to their payment schedule due to the upcoming May Bank Holiday. In addition, updates have been...

MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises...

According to tax specialists, HMRC is purportedly targeting around two million married couples in a new tax crackdown, and many are unaware of the approaching threat.  HMRC Targets Two Million...

The British government will be strengthening the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by extending its powers to combat benefit abuse. Akin to the authority held by HM Revenue and...

Brits are being urged to check their payslips as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collect an estimated £5.8 billion in overpaid tax. This enormous error is mainly due to incorrect...

Are you aware that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) carries out frequent assessments of benefit claimants? The assessments enable the DWP to identify people who may be retrospectively...

According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced massive changes to the UK's welfare system. Mr Sunak stated in a speech on Friday morning that it is a "moral mission" to reform...

The think-tank claims that eliminating three important inheritance tax reliefs would create a fairer system and bring in £3 billion for the Treasury in the current tax year. In a...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could owe substantial financial compensation to many claimants, who could receive up to £12,000. This comes after a review process launched by the...

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...

Law firms have warned that private schools are being "forced" to anticipate redundancies in advance of Labour's planned 20% VAT on tuition fees. Following Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to tax...

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...

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...

April 6 represented an important turning point for 29 million British citizens, as a record reduction in National Insurance Tax Cut came into effect. This transformational event is the result...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is extending its help even further this year. With its new £812 loan scheme, the DWP is taking a generous step towards ensuring...

Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need...

The UK government has announced plans to temporarily suspend import tariffs on more than 120 products for two years starting April 2026. The aim is to help small and medium-sized...

Rishi Sunak cautioned against campaigning on an unfunded proposal to eliminate employee national insurance, as it could create a £40 billion deficit in public finances, according to projections.  Sunak Faces...

In evaluating Jeremy Hunt's budget, the Resolution Foundation Thinktank reveals a historic downturn in household incomes throughout a parliamentary term, despite the Chancellor's insurance cuts. Thinktank Warns of Falling Household...

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget 2024 announcement may have left you wondering about the impact on your finances. Substantial changes are on the horizon, with key measures on tax, benefits,...

In a concerning development, individuals receiving care as mentally ill inpatients have been instructed to participate in jobcentre meetings regarding their benefits, further exacerbating the challenges they already have to...

Rising energy and grocery bills are placing significant financial strain on pensioners, emphasizing the urgency of bolstering retirement savings. Amidst escalating living costs, pensioners find themselves grappling with the necessity...