Social Welfare

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has appealed to pensioners before the changes come into force. In the most recent weekly email fork, Lewis alerted the pensioners to check about the Winter...

UK households that missed the important Child Benefit deadline have received updated rules. Typically, Child Benefit payments stop on August 31, four weeks after a child's 16th birthday if they...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make significant changes to disability benefit assessments in September. The adjustments will affect how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are evaluated. DWP...

The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing the number of reviews while reducing or stopping cash payments for PIP claimants. More money allows for the timely processing of more...

According to a new DWP report, Universal Credit claimants who are part of the Department for Work and Pensions' Intensive Work Search scheme can increase their earnings by almost £100 more over...

More than 450,000 people have signed a petition to cancel Labour's changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which were previously available to anyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957...

The DWP and HMRC are urging millions of households to act quickly or risk losing thousands of pounds in benefits. Millions of Households at Risk of Losing Up to £8,400...

Within the forthcoming week, a change will be introduced which will have an impact on benefits received by hundreds of thousands of people still on older benefits in the UK....

The Household Support Fund (HSF) is offering one-ff cost of living payments to millions of households facing financial challenges. Residents Urged to Apply for Cost of Living Payment Assistance Before...

Starting next month, the process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) will change for people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, this update does not...

HMRC is urging millions of UK households to claim a handout valued at £2,380 before the looming Saturday deadline. HMRC Urges Parents to Apply for Tax-Free Childcare by Saturday to...

This winter has witnessed the UK government announce significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, and thus thousands of pensioners are being called upon to assess if they qualify for...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients may see their payments reduced once decisions on the welfare bill are revealed later in the year. Rising PIP Costs and Support Options Amid Welfare Reforms PIP...

The Winter Fuel Payment scheme will provide a £200 payment to hundreds of thousands of pensioners later this year. £200 Winter Fuel Payment for Eligible Pensioners This year, the Winter...

As many struggle with the rising costs of living, Brits are being reminded to ensure they are receiving all the financial assistance they are qualified for to. This year, DWP benefits increased...

Benefit claimants have been warned that significant changes are likely to take place starting in October. On October 30, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce her first Budget, which...

Financial expert Martin Lewis is advising state pensioners to see if they qualify for an extra £988 per year from the Government. State Pensioners Can Boost Income with Pension Credit...

Ofgem is expected to announce the new energy price cap on Friday, with analysts at Cornwall Insight predicting a 10% increase starting October 1. Upcoming Payments to Support Households and...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is pursuing prosecution and investigating claimants under caution following unintentional violations. Benefit Claimant Faces Penalty and Prosecution Threat Over Allowance Error Clemency Jacques...

Millions of pensioners in the UK are not receiving an £8,000 annual benefit that Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has revealed. Between £3,778 and £7,956 can be offered annually by...

Universal Credit claimants and those receiving benefits are being warned to avoid having their payments decreased or halted, as half a million have been penalised. Universal Credit Claimants Warned as...

Towards the start of this summer, the Scottish Government announced that almost 89,000 one-off Carer’s Allowance recipients received £288.60 each. This was a total of 25.6 million pounds in June...

Benefits claimants are being warned that hundreds of thousands of people have had their benefits stopped due to a large-scale migration process. DWP Update: Key Figures in Legacy Benefits Transition...

Millions of people receiving benefits have been informed about upcoming changes in August. Because of the bank holiday, payments including Universal Credit, PIP, and Pension Credit will be made earlier...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

Hundreds of thousands of people claiming benefits from the DWP have been hit with an unexpected bill, facing debts of £20,000. DWP Seeks Repayments from Carers Over Benefit Overpayments As...

A sum of £150 is expected to be automatically deposited into the bank accounts of English, Scottish, and Welsh state pensioners following the Government’s Warm Home Discount scheme this winter....

Starting from October 21, 2024, a new disability benefit will be introduced in Scotland to replace the Attendance Allowance for people over State Pension age. The benefit will first become...

Labour’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments are being challenged by over 260,000 people. Initially, the scheme was available for almost every British citizen born before 25 September 1957, and it...

Thousands of UK households are urged to apply for a free cost of living payment worth £290 before the upcoming deadline. This comes after the last Conservative Party government decision...

Later this year, old age pensioners will receive a notification about getting extra money. A significant number of elderly people’s bank accounts will increase in November when the Warm Home...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to provide state pensioners with two benefit payments this winter, estimated at £175 following the cut of the £300 Winter Fuel...

Those who reached the State Pension age before 2016 could get a £59 boost every week to their pensions. The Over 80 Pension is specifically made for those of 80...

Over 221,000 individuals from across the UK have signed an online petition initiated by Age UK, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overturn the decision that requires means testing for...

Thousands of individuals receiving housing benefits have been advised to apply for Universal Credit before the September deadline to avoid any benefit suspensions. DWP Urges Housing Benefit Recipients to Transition...

In a few days, this petition has quickly accumulated over 130,000 signatures in order to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This week, the WFP was altered by the Labour...

The new Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has suggested an update on the efforts to implement significant changes to Personal Independence...

Many struggling UK households are set to receive cost of living grants of up to £600 to help cover their daily expenses. The payments are part of the Household Support...

After the Winter Fuel Payment was abolished, British Pensioners who receive the state pension have become more concerned about getting the most from the Department for Work and Pensions. This...

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an early warning to thousands of UK parents as they risk having their child benefit suspended. Parents of children who have turned...

Since 1997, British elderly citizens have been given heat allowances that are not taxed. This Winter Fuel Payment was initiated years ago by the Labour Government and used to give...

A recent study has shown that the benefit cap is forcing many households to live in overcrowded and poor-quality housing.  Introduced by the Conservative government in 2013, this limit on...

Millions of state pensioners are set to experience major benefit cuts as the government wants to achieve £1.5 billion in budget savings. State Pensioners Face Up to £600 Loss in...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed that Universal Credit recipients may be eligible for an extra monthly payment if there has been a delay in processing...

UK households are being informed about special payments meant to help with the cost of living. These payments are provided through the Household Support Fund (HSF) managed by local councils...

Many people may not be aware that they are potentially missing out on approximately £7,293 each due to an error in State Pension calculations by the Department for Work and...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning a significant change of Personal Independent Payments (PIP), considering implementing a catalogue or voucher system to replace the standard payment schemes....

Universal Credit and other benefits are about to change a lot in April. You should understand these changes well and the possible impact on your family. Tax Credit Deadline There...

Finance guru, Martin Lewis has issued a warning that millions of state pensioners might be missing out on a financial assistance valued between £3,778 and £7,956 a year. The benefit...