Social Welfare

People on PIP are likely to continue receiving payments of up to £737 from the DWP for their health conditions.

UK households can benefit this winter from the Child Winter Heating Payment, which now ranges from £251 to £502 per child. Eligible households will automatically receive a £58 payment in…

Nearly half a million tax credit claimants are at risk of losing their benefits as the government transitions all legacy benefit recipients to Universal Credit.

Over 800,000 people in the UK are benefiting from the Motability Scheme, which provides affordable leasing options for vehicles and mobility aids to disability benefit recipients.

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

Pensioners providing unpaid care may miss out on vital support due to benefit complexities, risking financial hardship this winter, warns Carers UK.

HMRC may notify hundreds of thousands of older women that their state pension entitlement has been affected by missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) periods in their National Insurance records.

People who claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will soon get an update on what’s next for the benefit.

State pensions in the UK are expected to rise by up to £461 in April 2025, thanks to a 4% wage growth under the triple lock system.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides loans of up to £812 to UK households facing financial difficulties. These loans can help cover expenses like rent, furniture, and funeral…

State pension age increases are driving people to retire later, with 2024 seeing the highest average retirement age since records began.

People who qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments will begin receiving the money in their bank accounts starting November.

Having trouble covering the costs of Christmas? If so, check out the grants and charitable programmes that offer grants to help you have a stress-free Christmas.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is requesting Universal Credit claimants to provide additional documents, including bank statements, for benefit reviews.

UK households will receive free cash or vouchers as part of a £421 million cost of living support scheme, following the Labour government extension of the Household Support Fund.

Pressure mounts on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to adjust State Pension, but experts warn of long-term economic risks and the potential depletion of pension funds.

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

DWP warns PIP and ESA claimants to act quickly to avoid losing their benefits. Urgent action is needed for those receiving support.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering pensioners up to £3,900 through Pension Credit. A simple five-minute task could help you find out if you qualify for additional…

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) claimants will soon receive an additional payment in their bank accounts before the winter season.

State pensioners may miss out on a £400 increase in payments as uncertainty surrounds state pension adjustments for next year.

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

The DWP is informing people about available support to cope with rising living costs as many families face higher bills for essentials like heating, food, and mortgages.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined four reasons why some state pensioners might not be eligible for the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year.

Pension credit applications have more than doubled since Labour’s controversial move to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Recent government data reveals that the surge could cost the Treasury an…

The new Labour Party government will seek financial institutions to disclose data in order to help identify and stop fraudulent activities.

Serps, or the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme, was introduced to help workers earn additional pension income. Although it was replaced in 2016, many pensioners still receive Serps as part of…

Experts warn that reducing tax-free pension cash could force retirees into debt, downsizing, or delayed retirement. With the October 30 budget looming, many have already made hasty financial decisions amid…

Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) indicates that nearly 461,000 people across Great Britain are now receiving Attendance Allowance for arthritis. This makes it the most…

HMRC warns many young people can claim thousands from overlooked Child Trust Funds, with average accounts worth up to £2,212.

Birmingham households are set to receive a free cost of living payment worth £200 to help them during the winter months.

A range of financial changes is set to impact millions of households this October, coinciding with the start of winter and the seasonal expenses coming with it.

The DWP's recent consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) includes proposals to replace cash payments with vouchers.

Parents earning less than £60,000 a year can now receive increased annual cash support thanks to recent updates in HMRC regulations.

State pensioners living in certain areas in the UK can benefit from the Winter Heating Payment, a lesser-known scheme aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months.

DWP prioritizes PIP claims with new measures to speed up payments, reducing in-person assessments and streamlining reviews.

Many PIP claimants could see their payments reduced or stopped as the DWP identifies key reasons in its ongoing reviews.

Seven out of ten disabled pensioners stand to lose £300 in energy bill assistance through the Winter Fuel Allowance. DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Will Hit 1.6 Million Disabled...

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...

Many State Pensioners are still suffering from the new Labour Government's unexpected change that will see Winter Fuel Payments  be delivered to only about 1.5 million pensioners this year to help plug a...

Starting Monday, 16 September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing new rules that will limit Winter Fuel Payments. DWP Faces Criticism Over Winter Fuel Payments and Pension...

Starting Monday, 16 September 2024, UK households can apply for £500 in Cost of Living support, according to Cheshire East Council. This is the third opportunity for people to be...

This month, hundreds of thousands of people will no longer receive Housing Benefit payments. The DWP is scrapping the benefit, which was received by roughly 2.4 million Britons. DWP to End...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released a warning for people who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Universal Credit in certain postcodes. The notice is prompted by changes in...

State pensioners are being informed that the expected £900 increase from the 'Triple Lock' policy is intended to balance the reduction in the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. This comes ahead...

Finance Guru Martin Lewis urges state pensioners to make a single phone call to receive a £11,300 benefit. Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim Pension Credit Amid Winter Support...

Starting next month, millions of UK households will begin receiving letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 discount on energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme. This initiative, run...

The new Labour government and the DWP are set to introduce a new Cost of Living support this October. Despite concerns that the Household Support Fund would end on September...

Households have only a limited time to claim free payments from the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is offering more than £57 million in unclaimed support. This allocation of funds,...