Benefits news

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DWP Christmas bonus available for people claiming these 23 benefits

This December, recipients of 23 different benefits distributed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are in for a small but perfectly...

Finance

One-off DWP payments worth hundreds of pounds due before Christmas

Millions of individuals over the State Pension age had been hoping for a reversal on the UK Government’s decision to alter the eligibility...

Finance

Household welfare squeeze as three benefits are frozen from the spring

Inflation jumps to 2.3% in sharpest increase for two years Three major benefits will not see an increase next year which will hit...

Finance

UK households dealt huge blow as 3 key benefits will not be increased next year

Three key benefits will not be increased next year, which will come as a blow to millions of households. The move comes despite...

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Pensioners could get £434 a month by filling out form – check to see if you're eligible

A new benefit for pensioners with disabilities has been rolled out in some areas of Scotland as part of a pilot scheme. The...

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DWP reveals exactly how much more Universal Credit and PIP claimants will receive

Benefits should rise by 1.7 percent from April after inflation dropped below the Bank of England’s two percent target in September. The Office...

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Rachel Reeves eyes up another £3bn cut as Brits to be forced back to work

Rachel Reeves is set to announce a £3billion cut to the welfare bill in her upcoming Budget, forcing more Britons back into work....

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Charities hit out over Labour plans to slash sickness benefits by £1.3 billion a year

The new Labour government faces a backlash from charities over reports it plans to stick with Conservative proposals to reduce the annual welfare...

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Older Brits to get £460 one-off payment by January 1 – how to claim

Older Brits could benefit from one-off payments worth up to £460 for help with their bills this winter. The financial support on offer...

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State pensioners urged to claim £780 after Winter Fuel Payments axed

With recent cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility, many pensioners are now facing a financial squeeze as they prepare for the colder...