Tag: universal credit
DWP benefit recipients warned they may need to ‘take action before Christmas’
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to any people who receive a letter about their migration to Universal Credit in September …
Martin Lewis backs HMRC alert over £1,200 ‘free cash bonus’ savings account
Special account from HM Revenue and Customs could see eligible people get 50p for free for every £1 they put in …
Universal Credit warning: How long you can holiday before your payments at risk
The Department for Work and Pensions has warned benefit claimants that they could be risking their income by going on holiday …
DWP issues alert for self-employed with risk of £2,500 penalty affecting Universal Credit
Universal Credit payments can be a vital source of income for some people, including those who are self-employed …
Millions of Brits missing out on £2,000 yearly from underclaimed benefit
Households across the UK looking to save money may be able to claim their share of the billions in underclaimed benefits that are available …
Universal Credit claimants could be due nearly £1,800 in extra support
Universal Credit claimants could be missing out on additional help with costs, dental treatments and even groceries …
DWP urges 100,000 benefit claimants to act now or risk losing cash
A big change is coming on Monday with the next stage of the Universal Credit migration, …
State pensioners will lose free TV Licence and energy bills discount from September
State pensioners face a huge cut to their benefits including TV Licence and energy bills discount in September. …
DWP issues State Pension ‘check now’ warning as thousands missing out on £300 payment
There are around 1.4 million pensioners receiving Pension Credit, with an estimated 880,000 households eligible for support but yet to claim. …
DWP warning as pensioners on some benefits ‘to lose £600’
Hundreds of thousands of households are set to be affected by the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment by the Government, which will save the Treasury almost £1.5bn …