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…
Scottish Govt and DWP to Pay One-off Grant Worth Up to £367 for Pensioners This Year
Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for…
New DWP Scheme to Aid 59,000 Long-term Sick and Disabled Individuals Rejoin the Workforce Due to Begin in October
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme concerning a ‘joined-up work and health support service’ to assist nearly 59,000 persons suffering from long-term illnesses or…
UK to Face the Slowest Growth in G7 Hit by High Taxes and Interest Rates, warns OECD
Taxes and high interest rates are set to make the UK economy the slowest growing in the G7 next year, according to forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
DWP PIP Claimants Could Get £11,000 Back Payments Following Assessment Rule Changes
Members of an online benefit advisory forum are still reporting receiving backdated Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) ranging from £5,000 to almost £11,000 following a recent rule change by the Department…
Britons Suffering from Depression and Anxiety to Lose Health Benefits Due to Welfare Reform
The UK government is considering making major changes to its social care system, potentially impacting on those suffering from health conditions such as Depression and Anxiety. The forthcoming changes have…
DWP to Drop ‘Work Capability’ Assessment for Universal Credit Amid PIP Reform
The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment…
Government Calls for Overhaul of Failing Disability Benefit System
Over three million disabled people across the UK face the risk of losing their crucial monthly payments under the new governmental reforms targeting the benefit system. PIP Reform Sparks Backlash:…
DWP Helps Individuals Pay Their Housing Costs – Check Your Eligibility!
Housing costs, both rental and ownership, have soared in recent years. This surge in housing costs raises the question of what kind of help the government can provide. So,…
Benefit Claimants Warned of a Major Change in Coming Days – Another Crucial Payment to be Stopped
Thousands of benefit claimants in Ireland will have to prepare for a significant change to their payment schedule due to the upcoming May Bank Holiday. In addition, updates have been…
Universal Credit Benefit Switch Could Spell Misery for Many, MPs Warn
MPs have issued a warning that thousands of vulnerable people could lose their welfare payments as a result of a major Universal Credit benefit switch. Universal Credit Benefit Switch Raises…
Heathrow Airport Flights at Risk as 800 Workers Plan Strike in May
Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest air hubs, is set for major disruption as almost 800 workers plan to strike between 7 and 13 May. The strike is in…
New DWP Powers Set to Arrest and Seize Money from Benefit Fraudsters
The British government will be strengthening the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by extending its powers to combat benefit abuse. Akin to the authority held by HM Revenue and…
Universal Credit Alert: DWP Puts 600,000 Households on Notice for Major Change
A large number of households are being notified about big changes to their benefits. People who receive income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) will be transferred to Universal Credit by April…
PM Rishi Sunak Pledges to Keep Two-Child Benefit Cap if Election is Won
The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently announced its intention to maintain the cap on the two-child benefit on Universal Credit should it win the next election.…
New DWP Reform Threatens to Cut PIP Payments for Over One Million People
According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks…
PM Rishi Sunak Officially Announces Radical Changes to DWP and Benefit System
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced massive changes to the UK’s welfare system. Mr Sunak stated in a speech on Friday morning that it is a “moral mission” to reform…
DWP’s Stringent Measures Could Threaten Millions with Benefit Cuts
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce a new crackdown on DWP benefits claimants later today, following a post-pandemic spike in people being ruled unfit to work, with the NHS…
Universal Credit Recipients to Get £470 Extra Cash After April Pay Rise
When payday is due, millions of Universal Credit recipients will be pleasantly surprised to see an extra £470 in their pockets. This windfall follows closely on the heels of April’s…
Universal Credit New Changes Promise £3,800 Income Boost, While Straining Thousands of Disabled
According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25…
EuroMillions Results: Lucky Numbers for Tonight’s Huge £44 Million Jackpot!
The 1,724th EuroMillions draw of the massive £44 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday, 29 March 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn…
Charity Helps Brits Get Up to £2,000 in Grants for Financial Help
The soaring cost of living has put a lot of people in Britain on the verge of destitution. Fortunately, help is at hand as charities such as Turn2us step up…
Department for Work and Pensions Unveils Cost of Living Package: Check Your Elegibility!
The Department for Work and Pensions has boosted its household support fund to provide an additional £500 million in the wake of the Budget. Department for Work and Pensions Extends…
EuroMillions Draw: Winning Numbers of Tonight’s £33 Million Jackpot Revealed !
The 1,723rd EuroMillions draw of the massive £33 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn…
UK Workforce Hit by Longest Sick Leave since 1990 According to Think Tank
Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need…
Calls for Visa Restrictions as Foreign Students Believed to Undermine UK Higher Education
The UK has long been an attractive destination for most international students seeking a visa to study abroad. With its prestigious universities and global reputation, Britain’s higher education system has…
Sunak’s Government Urged to Rise Defence Spendings in Uncommon Intervention
Two serving ministers with strong expertise in defence and security have sounded the alarm about the growing concerns among conservative MP’s and military insiders as the Chancellor failed to announce…
British Summer Time: When Does the Changeover Take Place this Year, and Why?
Did you ever wonder about the intriguing way time moves in the UK? Almost inevitably, twice a year, the clocks undergo a fascinating ritual known as the British Summer Time…
DWP Reveals Blueprint for £1.4 Trillion in Pension Assets to Boost Savings and Economy
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled ambitious plans to optimize £1.4 trillion in pension schemes, aiming to enhance benefits for savers and contribute to the broader economic…
