422 results for "State pension"

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...

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...

The forthcoming bank holiday could cause serious disruption at one of the world's busiest airports, Heathrow. The Unite union has announced plans for major strikes, which could result in grounded,...

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...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month, bringing the maximum monthly benefit for about three million recipients to £800. DWP...

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...

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...