Carer’s Allowance: Thousands to Receive a Surprising Extra Pre-Christmas Payment
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…
DWP Update Affects 280,000 Universal Credit Benefits Recipients
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…
DWP and HMRC Warn Millions of August Benefit Payment Updates
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…
Post-Cost of Living Payments: August 2024 Benefits and Pensions Key Dates
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…
DWP Issues Warning as Thousands Face Unexpected £4,000 Bill
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…
State Pensioners to be Given £150 Boost this Winter – Check Your Eligibility!
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.…
People Over State Pension Age with Long-Term Health Issues Set to Receive New Benefit This Autumn
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…
Petition Against Labour’s Winter Fuel Payment Changes Gains Momentum in the UK
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…
UK Households Urged to Apply for £290 Cost of Living Payment as Deadline Looms
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…
Are You Eligible? £150 Energy Bill Discount Coming for State Pensioners this Winter
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…
DWP to Provide State Pensioners with £175 in Bank Accounts Through New Benefit Payments
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…
£3,044 Boost for State Pensioners who Have Reached Retirement age Before 2016
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…
New Update Issued for Winter Fuel Payments to Cover All Over State Pension Age
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…
DWP Warns Thousands of Housing Benefit Recipients of Payments Halts
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…
Petition to Save Winter Fuel Payment Exceeds 130,000 Signatures as 2 Million Pensioners Face Cuts
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…
DWP PIP Payment Update: Government Considers Major Changes to Disability Benefits
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…
Thousands of Struggling UK Households to Receive £600 for Food, Energy, and Clothing Costs – Check if You Qualify
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…
9 Discounts and Freebies Worth £13,586 for State Pensioners After Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
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…
HMRC Warns Thousands of Parents Risk Losing Child Benefit
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…
Winter Fuel Payments: Who Qualifies and How Much You Will Get? Eligibility Changes Explained
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…
DWP’s Benefit Cap Could Leave Some Individuals with Just £4 a Day
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…
State Pensioners Born in These Years Face £600 Payment Reduction
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…
Universal Credit Recipients Could Be Eligible for Additional Monthly Payment
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…
Summer Cost of Living Payment: Households Can Receive Up to £550 in August
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…
DWP Error May Entitle Individuals Born in These Years to £7,293
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…
Six Ways the DWP Could Replace PIP Cash Payments as Experts Call for Change
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.…
Four Major Changes to Universal Credit and Benefits Coming Next Month – Check if You Are affected!
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 Expert Martin Lewis Urges State Pensioners to Claim £7,956
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…
Thousands of Universal Credit Claimants Could Be Owed Money Due to Pension ‘Mistake’ by DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted to a significant weakness in relation to pension contributions for Universal Credit claimants, with this recent revelation shaking many thousands of…
HMRC Launches Crackdown on Parents, Investigating Up to Six Years Back
HMRC is preparing to take action against the misuse of a childcare scheme. The tax authority has noticed that some businesses aren’t adhering to the scheme’s guidelines. HMRC to Scrutinize…
New Jobcentre Rules Impact Universal Credit and PIP Claimants
Liz Kendall, the new head of the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched a decisive initiative aimed at addressing unemployment. Labour Cabinet Member Criticizes Conservative Approach to Universal Credit…
DWP Issues Warning on Potential PIP Reform as Consultation Ends Today
The Department for Work and Pensions is concluding a Personal Independence Payments (PIP) consultation today. The DWP might eliminate cash payments for PIP users and substitute them with a voucher program or…
State Pensioners Eligible for £217 Weekly Benefits and Savings
State pensioners could save hundreds of pounds through new freebies and discounts. In total, there are seven benefits worth up to £11,352. Benefits and Savings Available to State Pensioners Recent…
Young PIP and ADP Recipients to Get £251 One-off Payment Later This Year
Later this year, thousands of disabled children and young people across Scotland will get a one-off payment worth £251.50to help cover higher heating costs during the 2024/25 winter. Winter Payment…
Millions of UK Pensioners to Be Hit by New “Retirement Tax” Under Labour’s Frozen Threshold
The research shows that by 2026 million pensioners could suffer from so-called “retirement tax” on their state pension. Labour will hold the current tax threshold at £12,570 up to 2027-28.…
PIP Recipients with Enhanced Mobility Could Receive £750 One-Off Payment
The Motability Scheme allows people receiving disability benefits to trade all or some of their weekly mobility allowance for a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair, which can…
Cost of Living: Universal Credit, DWP Benefits and Pensions Payments Due in August 2024
Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills…
DWP Announces Major Change, Ensuring Early Payments for Claimants
Due to the upcoming bank holidays, payment dates are set to change as revealed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The first bank holiday, observed only in Scotland,…
DWP Grants Universal Credit Recipients an Extra £1,739 per Month for the Summer
People on Universal Credit can get up to £1,739 per month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), even during the summer months. Universal Credit Childcare Support Benefits for…
King’s Speech Reveals Labour’s Bold Pension Reforms to Boost Savers’ Pot by £11,000
The King’s Speech today (Wednesday) outlined the Labour’s legislative priorities for the forthcoming year, including various new pension bills. Sir Keir Starmer, The Prime Minister, stated that these new measures…
DWP Warns State Pensioners to ‘Act Now’ or Face Payment Delays
Around 12.7 million people in the UK are currently receiving State Pension, a regular payment that provides financial help to eligible retirees across the nation. Nevertheless, those who haven’t reached…
Complete List of Monthly PIP Payment Options for New Claims and DWP Reviews
According to the Department for Work and Pensions, there are more than 3.5 million adults all over Great Britain currently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with around 173,000 residing in…
SNP Urges Labour to Boost Universal Credit Child Benefit by £107 a Month
Labour has been urged to increase the Universal Credit child benefit by £26.70 per week so that it is aligned with Scottish Child Payment. This would also involve ending the…
PIP Monthly Pay to Be Replaced by Vouchers Worth Up to £737 – Labour Under Fire
Liz Kendal MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who was recently appointed, has not yet responded to calls from leading anti-poverty and disability rights groups. They implore…
PIP Recipients Risk Payment Suspension for Failing to Report These Changes to the DWP
People receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about any changes in their circumstances or could risk having their benefit entitlement revoked,…
First-Timer for PIP: DWP Issues Five Key Facts Prior to Making a Claim
A set of four new videos recently appeared on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) website about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an aim to inform people about the…
State Pensioners Could See Significant Income Boost with Just One DWP Benefit Claim
According to the Department for Work and Pensions’ estimates around 880,000 pensioner households may be eligible for a £3,900 income boost, but do not claim Pension Credit as they…
Universal Credit Claimants May Face Penalties or Court for Failing to Report These 16 Changes
According to the most recent figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there were 6.9 million people across England, Scotland and Wales, getting financial help through Universal Credit at…
Cost of Living Crisis: Thousands of Low-income Savers to Get a Free £140 Payment – Check Eligibility!
In Middlesbrough, thousands of residents might be eligible for a £140 payment under the Household Support Fund, an initiative that has been extended by the former Conservative Party government. This…
New Mums, Claim Your £500 One-off Payment with This Hidden Scheme – Here’s How
It is financially demanding to have a baby in the midst of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Some few extra payments can make a lot of difference and new mothers can…
