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British households are being reminded of an important cost of living payment, which could see thousands of people receive a free £500 payment directly into their accounts, but who is...

British Gas is providing vouchers on energy-saving technology together with coupons worth up to £210 to UK citizens who possess a Blue Light Card. British Gas Offers Exclusive Discounts and Rewards for...

Thousands of low-income households can receive a £250 free cash gift to help with the cost of living. The government's Household Support Fund provides monetary assistance that can be used...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides State Pension and welfare benefits to about 22.7 million people across the United Kingdom. New numbers revealed in the 2024 Fraud and...

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...

According to the most recent data available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), about 12.7 million seniors nationwide, including over a million retirees residing in Scotland, presently receive...

A detailed report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has highlighted the groups most affected by the transition from traditional benefits to Universal Credit (UC). The Department for Work...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...

Households facing financial hardship and in receipt of one of the eight specified benefits can receive up to £300 of cost of living assistance. This is part of the Government's...

If the Conservatives win the General Election on July 4, they have promised to reform the benefits system and put an end to soaring welfare bills. The Tory manifesto states...

Following two National Insurance cuts earlier this year— one in February and another in April— totaling an average of £900 altogether, Rishi Sunak has committed to providing an additional average...

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,...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled proposals to reform child benefit, allowing any household with an income of up to £120,000 to qualify. Prioritising High Earners and Addressing Tax Cliffs Hunt...

The Resolution Foundation, a leading think-tank, has warned that record immigration has not made Britons richer, and has instead masked a major productivity crisis. Britain's Record Immigration Levels and Economic...

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...

The latest figures from mortgage lender Halifax show that during the crucial spring sales period, UK house prices remained unchanged in May, supported by rising wages and a rise in...

Thousands of people claiming employment and support assistance (ESA) may be required to make a significant shift this month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is testing asking these...

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...

The latest predictions from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) suggest that the UK economy is set to grow faster than expected. Moving from a previous estimate of 0.5% to...

On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) confirmed an anticipated interest rate cut, despite persistent inflationary pressures in the 20-member eurozone. The decision brings the central bank's key rate down...

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...

The Conservatives are aiming to secure the support of older voters ahead of the next election by introducing a new ‘triple lock plus’ policy to boost pensioner incomes. The new...

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...

Thousands of Shropshire residents are to receive a £400 payment to help ease the current cost of living crisis. The council has secured an extra £2.1 million as part of...

Social Security Scotland is calling on households, carers and guardians of children born between 1 March 2018 and 28 February 2019, who are in receipt of Universal Credit, Tax Credits...

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...

The Housing Benefit is now part of Universal Credit for those of working age, but remains available for those over State Pension age and for specific types of accommodation. Understanding...

One recent study found that half of all Universal Credit recipients lose some of their payments due to automatic deductions implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Claimants...

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....

Thousands of households can receive up to £550 in cost of living payments through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) in the coming months. Cost of Living Payments: Government's Household...

Thousands of benefit claimants are set to receive vital letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) starting today. DWP Letters Signal Universal Credit Transition The DWP is now...

Households facing hardship will receive £200 worth of cost of living payments in the coming weeks, with applications now open. This financial assistance comes from the Government's Household Support Fund,...

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...

Scottish parents of children under the age of 16 are now set to receive £106.80 every month through the Scottish Child Payment. The weekly payment of £26.70, which is only...

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Several major banks are currently offering customers free payments of up to £885 as part of a drive to attract new customers in the face of increased competition. Nationwide, Lloyds,...

On Monday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a tax cut plan for millions of pensioners, thereby raising the importance of the elderly electorate in the forthcoming elections in July....

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...

UK households' gas bills could be hit by a £1,000 increase if further proposals to transfer eco-taxes from electricity bills to gas bills are implemented. Claire Coutinho, the Energy Secretary,...

Millions of people are finding it increasingly difficult to pay their bills, buy essentials or even maintain a secure home unless they rely on state benefits, as the cost of...

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...

Thousands of financially strapped households are urged to apply for free money worth up to £375 in cost of living payments. These payments aim to assist with various living expenses....