Tag: DWP
Urgent call for Household Support Fund extension amid fears of bleak Christmas
The Local Government Association is warning six in 10 local councils don’t have funds to offer extra help once the Household Support Fund ends later this year …
State pensioners ‘will get letter’ from DWP in September and face losing benefits
State pensioners could lose their benefits when they receive a letter in September. …
Everyone on Universal Credit urged to claim extra £24,871 handout
People on Universal Credit could claim another £24,000 on top of their UC payments. …
Households in England told reduce Council Tax bill to £0 with one phone call
Various circumstances could see you handed a 100 percent council tax discount …
DWP confirms early PIP and Universal Credit payouts for thousands of Brits – exact dates
People receiving Universal Credit and PIP will receive an early payout thanks to the August Bank Holiday. …
DWP stops benefits for 280,000 people who missed letter in post
The DWP has stopped benefits payments for over 280,000 people who missed a notice letter. …
WASPI campaigners secure talks with government over state pension compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has announced that the new Pensions Minister has agreed to meet with them …
How your State Pension is affected after death and what your partner could Inherit
The State Pension can be inherited or increased if a partner has died, but there are important rules to consider for those looking to boost their income …
State pensioners hit with council tax bill rise from September 1
A quirk of the law will see many state pensioners hit with increased council tax bills from September 1. …
HMRC issues guidance to state pensioners seeking ‘proof’ letters
A taxpayer contacted HMRC – prompting the tax authority to issue a stark warning to state pensioners amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis …
