Social Welfare

Millions of UK Pensioners May Reclaim £300 Winter Fuel Payments After Legal Challenge

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

An Elderly Woman Holding Bills That Appear To Be Related To Information About Winter Fuel Payments.

DWP Unveils Support Available This Winter Amid Planned Cuts by Rachel Reeves

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.

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Four Key Reasons Why Some State Pensioners Won’t Receive the £300 Winter Fuel Payment This Year

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.

pensioners-Senior Couple Sitting on a Sofa with a Blanket Wrapped Around Them. They Appear to be Warming their Hands Near a Small Heater.

Massive Pension Credit Surge: Millions of Pensioners Face Losing Winter Fuel Payments!

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…

Massive Pension Credit Surge

DWP Set to Target a Specific Benefit with New Bank Account Checks Following Labour Changes

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

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Serps Pension: What Does It Mean? And How Can It Boost Your Retirement Income?

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…

Serps Pension

Pension Experts Warn of Dire Consequences from Potential Raid on Tax-Free Cash

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…

Government Announces £175 Payment for Vulnerable Pensioners This Winter – Do You Qualify?

Thousands in the UK Could up to £434 Monthly Attendance Allowance for Arthritis Support

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…

Thousands In The Uk Could Up To £434 Monthly Attendance Allowance For Arthritis Support

HMRC Alerts 671,000 People to a Potential £2,200 Payment

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

HMRC Paper

UK Households to Receive Winter Cost of Living Payment Worth £200

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

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October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

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.

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

DWP Releases Update on Plans to Swap PIP Cash Payments for Vouchers

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

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

HMRC Update Provides More Cash to Parents Earning Less Than $60,000

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

HMRC Paper

State Pensioners Set to Get £58 Following Loss of Winter Fuel Payment

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.

State Pensioners Set to Get £58 Following Loss of Winter Fuel Payment

DWP Announces New Measures to Accelerate PIP Reviews for Current Claimants

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

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

PIP Claimants Warned Payments Could Be Stopped for Eight Key Reasons Amid DWP Overhaul

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

DWP PIP Claim Form

Majority of Disabled Benefit Recipients Set to Lose DWP Support

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…

Majority Of Disabled Benefit Recipients Set To Lose Dwp Support

Winter Fuel Payments: Older People on Attendance Allowance Could Get Up to £300 This Year

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…

Update on Calls to Extend Winter Fuel Payments to All Over State Pension Age

State Pension Age Citizens May Face Cuts to Free Benefits in Next Month’s Autumn Budget

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…

State Pension Age Citizens May Face Cuts to Free Benefits in Next Month's Autumn Budget

DWP Announces Expanded Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility for Those Over State Pension Age

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…

DWP Announces Expanded Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility for Those Over State Pension Age

DWP Offers £500 Cost of Living Payments to UK Households

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

DWP Set to Cease Housing Benefit Payments for Millions in September

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Midlands Postcodes Impacted by DWP Shakeup as PIP Claimants Receive Warning

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…

DWP PIP Claim Form

£900 Triple Lock Increase to Offset Pensioner Winter Fuel Payment Reduction

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…

£900 Triple Lock Increase To Offset Pensioner Winter Fuel Payment Reduction

Money Expert Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Make One Call for £11,300 Payout

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…

Martin Lewis

Millions of Brits to Receive £150 Energy Discount: How to Claim Yours This Winter

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…

Millions Of Brits To Receive £150 Energy Discount

DWP to Introduce New Cost of Living Support Payments Next Month

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

UK Households Given Three Weeks to Claim £600 Free Payment

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,…

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

Big Changes Coming to Disability Benefits Assessments Next Month – What You Need to Know

Significant changes to disability benefits assessment are set to take effect in September as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduces new providers to manage the process across the…

Big Changes Coming To Disability Benefits Assessments Next Month

Martin Lewis Urges Pensioners to Check Eligibility as Winter Fuel Payment Changes Roll Out

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…

DWP Announces Expanded Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility for Those Over State Pension Age

HMRC Provides Update on Child Benefit Payments for UK Households Who Missed the Deadline

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…

HMRC Paper

DWP Set to Implement Significant PIP Reforms Starting in September

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Thousands Face PIP Claim Halts Due to Labour’s Upcoming Welfare Reforms

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…

DWP PIP Claim Form

DWP Allows Universal Credit Recipients to Boost Earnings by £100 with New Scheme

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

DWP Winter Fuel Payments Under Review After Petition Hits 450k Signatures

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…

DWP Winter Fuel Payments Under Review After Petition Hits 450k Signatures

DWP and HMRC to Cut £8,400 in Benefits Soon, Impacting Thousands of Households

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…

DWP and HMRC to Cut £8,400 in Benefits Soon, Impacting Thousands of Households

DWP Speeds Up Roll-out of Universal Credit, Affecting Nearly 900,000 Beneficiaries

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.…

Dwp Speeds Up Roll Out Of Universal Credit, Affecting Nearly 900,000 Beneficiaries

Millions of Households Have Only Weeks Left to Claim £200 Cost of Living Payment

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…

Millions of Households Have Only Weeks Left to Claim £200 Cost of Living Payment

New DWP Changes to PIP Assessments Set to Begin Next Month

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

HMRC Urges UK Households to Claim £2,000 Handout Before Saturday

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…

HMRC Issues Warning to Those with £7,500 Sitting in Savings Accounts

Pensioners Urged to Act Quickly to Secure Winter Fuel Payments Amid DWP Changes

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…

DWP Winter Fuel Payments Under Review After Petition Hits 450k Signatures

PIP Recipients Can Claim £800 Boost Before Labour’s Benefit Cuts

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…

PIP Recipients Can Claim £800 Boost Before Labour's Benefit Cuts

DWP to Issue Automatic £200 Payments to Those Born Before This Date

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…

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

Millions to Receive £1,900 Monthly Boost in DWP Benefit—Here’s How to Claim

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…

Benefits Boost: Pensioners Could Be Missing Out on £170 Extra Per Week!

DWP Issues October Warning to All Universal Credit and PIP Claimants

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim £990 with a Single Phone Call

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…

UK State Pensioner holding cash and coins

Households, Disabled Individuals, and Pensioners Set to Receive One-Off Payments by Year-End

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…

Households, Disabled Individuals, and Pensioners Set to Receive One-Off Payments by Year-End

DWP to Question Benefits Claimants Under Caution at Jobcentres

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…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Martin Lewis Urges Pensioners to Claim Neglected £8k Benefit – Could You Be Eligible?

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…

Martin Lewis Urges Pensioners To Claim Neglected £8k Benefit

More Than Half a Million People Have Universal Credit Payments Stopped by DWP; Urgent Warning Issued

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…

Universal Credit
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