Tag: universal credit
DWP confirms 2 new state pension payment dates for May Bank Holidays
The governmental office announced the exact dates that people should expect their payments if they are due to fall on any of the May Bank Holidays. …
DWP clarifies Universal Credit rules for 2026 holidays – ‘payments could stop’
Rules dictate how long you can go away for and still claim Universal Credit. …
State pension age rise costs UK households £7,011 each from April
The state pension age rise is set to cost households as much as £7,011 starting this April. …
Major HMRC change will ‘improve transparency’ as Brits’ benefits checked
Officials want to recoup cash from benefit claimants as it aims to make Government departments more efficient. …
HMRC tells Brits ‘check today’ to see if they can ‘boost’ savings by £1,200
The four-year scheme sees the Government contribute towards your savings …
HMRC urges Brits to check if they qualify for savings account offering £1,200 boost
Brits can get a bonus of half of what they save. …
DWP issues cost of living payment rules for households after March
Funds to support low-income households will be available after March. …
DWP change sees ‘Universal Credit households hit with soaring council tax bills’
People have apparently seen their bills increase when they shouldn’t have. …
DWP Cold Weather payments sent to households in 794 postcodes – full list
The DWP has sent £35M of cash to a total of 794 postcodes this winter – see the full list below. …
DWP explains major new £217.26 Universal Credit change
The Government says it is to put more money ‘in the pockets of working people on Universal Credit’ …
