Tag: DWP
DWP advises Brits to contact their council to check eligibility for free vouchers
The Household Support Fund is a ‘little known’ scheme across the UK, which is available to many councils and is aimed at the most vulnerable …
Thousands of married women could get £10,000 pension payouts over ‘sexist’ red tape
The parliamentary ombudsman has launched an investigation into concerns that the women missed out on receiving a higher state pension …
DWP offers interest-free loans of up to £812 – how to claim
Unlike most other loans you only have to pay back what you borrowed, and you should have up to two years to return the money. …
Six DWP and HMRC changes in October including State Pension – full list
The DWP and HMRC have announced a series of changes coming into force in October, affecting everyone from self-employed people to benefits claimants. …
DWP plans to monitor bank accounts – privacy campaigners warn of ‘snooper’s charter’
Ministers have been urged not to resurrect Conservative plans to tackle welfare fraud by launching mass algorithmic surveillance – perhaps using Artificial Intelligence – of bank accounts. …
DWP state pensioners born before these dates qualify for higher threshold pensions credit
Those who reached state pension age before 2016 could still get winter fuel payment in 2024 – even if they earn a higher income each month DWP document confirms …
DWP shares four reasons some people will not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has made significant changes to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme for 2024. …
DWP ‘act now’ warning to Brits not to miss out on share of £421m pot
The DWP’s scheme re-opens today, and hundreds of pounds worth of support is up for grabs this winter. …
DWP put PIP and ESA benefit claimants on high alert over important letter
Failing to take action during the right timeframe could risk claimants losing their benefits. …
New DWP fraud powers to monitor bank accounts for excessive savings
The DWP is set to get new powers to check bank accounts for signs of benefits being overpaid – here are the current limits for savings and other capital while claiming benefits …
