Tag: DWP
Pensioner squeeze – spending money after essentials hits decade low
The average retiree now has just £569 a week – or £29,588 a year …
HMRC gives £300 a year bonus to people on DWP benefit
More than half a million people are in line for cash bonuses from the government. …
Expert gives 4 reasons 750,000 savers are on the wrong state pension
Many Brits are either being paid the wrong amount, or are set to get a lower amount than they should, a pension expert has warned. …
State Pension age change for anyone born after 1977
The State Pension age is gradually increasing for both men and women. …
DWP confirms start date for ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud
The Government has published a series of new factsheets on the new Public Authorities Bill which was announced in the 2022 Budget. …
DWP sending letters ‘demanding £20k be repaid’ to claimants – check if you’re affected
The DWP is amending how it checks whether those receiving carer’s allowance are being overpaid the benefit. …
HMRC giving up to £1,200 bonus to anyone on Universal Credit
More than 500,000 more people will be able to benefit from the account. …
DWP crackdown warning as tiny £1 breach could trigger £4,330 repayment
A policy shift may trigger a wave of fresh backdated debt payments. …
DWP issues exact amount in bank accounts that will trigger checks
Universal Credit claimants will be under scrutiny and payments could be reduced. …
Full list of DWP and HMRC Easter Bank Holiday payment dates
Payment dates for pensions and benefits will change slightly over the long Easter weekend. …
