Tag: benefits
DWP reveals exactly how much more Universal Credit and PIP claimants will receive
Certain benefits should rise by 1.7 percent from April though Chancellor Rachel Reeves has yet to officially confirm any increases. …
Rachel Reeves eyes up another £3bn cut as Brits to be forced back to work
The Chancellor plans to tighten access to sickness benefits to encourage more people back to work. …
Charities hit out over Labour plans to slash sickness benefits by £1.3 billion a year
The proposals would involve implementing controversial changes to the “work capability assessment” that were introduced last year by the former Prime Minister …
DWP’s new system for benefits and pensions sees delay as some in hospital face penalties
The Government has confirmed that it is developing a new ‘digital channel’ which will allow people on benefits and the State Pension to report a change …
DWP abandons ‘sick note’ PIP voucher plan as Labour begins eying benefits reform
DWP disability minister Sir Stephen Timms has said the new Labour government has “no intention” of pressing ahead with the widely-derided PIP voucher plan …
DWP to write to over-66s who could claim Pension Credit – and it’s easier than you think
The DWP is set to write to a specific group of over 66s who could claim Pension Credit, yet have not done so, to encourage them to apply for the benefit …
More people could get £150 Warm Home Discount under new plan
Warm Home Discount is aimed at supporting those on the lowest incomes and living in properties that are considered “relatively high cost to heat” and could be extended …
DWP warns fraudsters targeting people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits
The government department is concerned that benefit claimants are being conned into filling out application forms, providing personal financial information, via scam emails and websites. …
DWP payment could help those in need after Winter Fuel Payment cut
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds has spoken out on the payments …
‘Check or miss out’: DWP to send out £150 discounts – see if you’re eligible
The government scheme is aimed at the most vulnerable, those susceptible to cold-related illness, living on their own or mainly in fuel poverty …
