Nationwide Customers to Get £100 Bonus Payment from Today – Do You Qualify?
Starting today, as part of the building society’s Fairer Share scheme, announced last month, millions of Nationwide customers will begin receiving a £100 bonus. However, not all customers are entitled…
Complete List of New Changes Planned for Those on PIP, Universal Credit, Legacy Benefits or Long-term Sick
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…
State Pension Back Payments: Thousands of Older Women to Receive Windfall of Up to £12,486
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: Progress…
DWP Sends Thousands New PIP Letters as Face-to-Face Assessments Scrapped for Most
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a big statement, declaring that “in most cases” people nearing the end of their decade-long Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards this…
DWP to Give a £600 Boost for People Born in These Years Thanks to State Pension Increase
People born in certain years are set to see a significant increase in their state pension from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), amounting to more than £600 a year. …
State Pensioners Set to Receive £605 Boost as Triple Lock Takes Effect
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…
Universal Credit Boost: Full List of New Benefit Payment Rates for 2024-25
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…
Labour Drops Pension Tax Plans Amid Concerns Over Financial “Black Hole”
The Labour Party has reversed its decision to bring back the Lifetime Allowance on pensions, a measure originally estimated to generate £800 million in tax revenue. This reversal led to…
DWP Warns Pensioners with ‘Excessive’ Savings of Bank Checks
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,…
Jeremy Hunt Plans to Extend Child Benefit to £120k Income Households
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…
DWP to Give £200 in Financial Support to Vulnerable Households
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…
DWP Reveals Eligibility to Receive £550 Household Support Fund for Struggling Families
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…
Cost of Living Payments: DWP Rolls Out New Benefits for Universal Credit Claimants
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…
Thousands to Receive £470 DWP Universal Credit Payment on Five Key Dates
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are starting to see a £470 rise in their accounts. Some will begin to receive the extra pay today, with four more critical dates remaining…
New Child Benefit Rules to Save Families Up to £1500 Annually
The Conservative Party has announced plans to ease the burden of child benefit tax for 700,000 families from April 2026. The party has proposed doubling the threshold for the High…
DWP Urges Thousands of ESA Claimants to Switch to Universal Credit
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…
Older Attendance Allowance Claimants May Be Eligible for Monthly £143 Increase
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…
Urgent DWP Update: Extra £288 Carer’s Allowance Payment Due This Weekend
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…
Major Changes to PIP Payments Could Impact Millions of Claimants With These 5 Health Conditions
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…
DWP Offers State Pensioners Up to £3,200 in Extra Support: Full List of Freebie Benefits Revealed
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…
Universal Credit Recipients Face Penalties or Court for Failing to Report These 16 Changes
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…
People with Diabetes Could Get up to £737 Monthly in Financial Help through PIP or ADP
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…
Conservatives Promise Higher Pension Incomes with New ‘Triple Lock Plus’ Plan
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…
Complete List of Benefits Older People Reaching State Pension Age This Year Can No Longer Claim
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 Households to Receive £400 Payment Amid Cost of Living Crisis
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…
Households Urged to Apply for a £314 One-off Child School Payment – Find Out If You Qualify
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…
HMRC Issues Child Benefit Warning: What to Do If Payments Fail
HMRC failed to make scheduled Child Benefit payments, causing hundreds of thousands of parents across the nation to face significant hardship. Some complained about not having enough money to feed…
People Over State Pension Age Set to Receive Nearly £370 in One-Time Payments by Year’s End
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…
Housing Benefit for Low Income Renters and Pensioners – How to Apply
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…
Universal Credit Deductions Trap Claimants Into Debt and Hardship, Says NEF
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 Making New PIP Claims This Month Could Receive Up to £2,764 by September
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…
Devolved Carers Payment Claimants to Receive £327 Monthly in Latest Update
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…
Pension Credit: Low Income Seniors Could Benefit from a £3,900 Pay Increase by the End of July
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.…
Martin Lewis Warns of Missed Pay Boost Due to Opting Out of Pension Scheme
Martin Lewis, the famous money expert, has called attention to a major issue affecting millions of workers who have not received a pay rise this year. Presently enjoying a break…
Cost of Living Payments: Low Income Households can Claim Up to £550 in Free Cash and Vouchers
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…
DWP to Implement Bank Monitoring to Fight Benefits Fraud in the UK
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…
DWP Issues Urgent Warning as Thousands of Benefit Claimants Receive Important Letters Today
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…
Cost of Living Payments: Struggling Households Could Claim £200 Cash Now – How to Apply
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,…
DWP Introduces ‘Checklist’ for Claimants Transitioning from PIP in Rigorous Reform Initiative
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…
Carer’s Support Grant: Full List of Claimants Entitled to €1,850 Next Week
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…
People Over State Pension Age on Disability Entitled to Extra £326 Monthly
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…
PIP Claimants May Need to Provide ‘Medical Evidence’ to Maintain Payments Under New DWP Plans
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…
Cost of Living Crisis: Benefits and Pensions for Low-Income Households Due in June 2024
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…
DWP Under Investigation by Equalities Watchdog Over Treatment of Disabled People on Benefits
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…
Universal Credit Claimants with Chronic Health Conditions Can Get Up to £737 Monthly payment
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…
DWP to Extend Job Search Support Amid 900,000 UK Vacancies
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…
UK Wages Remain at High Levels Despite Labour Market Slowdown
Over the three months to March, wage growth in the UK remained strong despite the slowdown in the labour market. Members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee had…
DWP to Arrest, Search and Seize in New Benefits Fraud Crackdown
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…
Universal Credit Changes from DWP: Higher Income and Increased Benefits Coming Next Week
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced two major changes are to be made to Universal Credit, which could have an impact on the financial situation of…
DWP Warns 424,000 PIP Recipients of Impending Payment Cuts
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…
