State pensioners to receive £550 annual increase
UK state pensioners will receive an above-inflation increase of over £550 a year from April, providing up to £120 more than expected. Discover the full details.
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Younger pensioners to get £550 extra from DWP
Younger state pensioners will receive an extra £550 annually as the triple lock confirms a 4.8% rise. Discover how this impacts different pension groups and the tax implications.
State Pension Triple Lock Under Threat
The future of the state pension Triple Lock is in doubt as costs hit £12bn annually. Labour commits with caveats while Conservatives and Reform debate its future. Read the latest.
State pensioners to receive £550 boost from April
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £550 annual increase from next April, thanks to the Triple Lock policy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the Budget move.
State pensioners get £921 DWP payment
DWP is issuing £921 state pension payments throughout November. Discover how your National Insurance number determines your payment date and what this means for retirees.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
DWP Christmas Benefit Payment Dates Change
DWP announces early benefit payments for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what to do if your payment is late and how to resolve disputes.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
No Christmas Bonus for Universal Credit Claimants
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. However, all UC claimants will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this year for the first time.
Petition demands £800 weekly Carer's Allowance from DWP
A Parliamentary petition calls for Carer's Allowance to rise to £800 weekly, highlighting the £83.30 current rate for 35+ hours of care. Read the full story and learn how this could impact UK carers.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
State Pension Rise of £440 Confirmed for Older Retirees
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension increase for 2026. Pre-1951 retirees get a £440 boost under the triple lock policy. Full details inside.
HMRC told to act on flawed Child Benefit suspensions
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
DWP saves £4.4m with AI fraud detection
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
Carer's Allowance to rise by £165 next year
The DWP confirms a 3.8% increase for Carer's Allowance from April 2026, adding £165 annually. Find out if you're eligible for this vital support.
13 Heart Conditions for £187 Weekly DWP PIP
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
Universal Credit £312 annual increase confirmed
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
PIP benefits to increase by 3.8% in April
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
DWP: 24 million warned innocent mistakes are fraud
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
10 DWP benefits set for April 2026 increase
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
20 Mental Health Conditions for £750 DWP PIP
The DWP confirms 20 psychiatric disorders can qualify for up to £749.80 monthly in Personal Independence Payment. Discover if you're eligible and see the full list of conditions.
DWP ESA benefit ends - claimants warned to act now
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
State Pension £575 boost date confirmed for 2026
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension payments rise by £575 annually from April 6, 2026. Discover how the triple lock mechanism delivers this 4.8% increase.
DWP Benefits Get 3.8% Increase Next April
Key DWP benefits including PIP and Carer's Allowance are set for a 3.8% increase next April, following the Labour government's November budget. Find out the new payment rates.
Pre-1953 pensioners get £184 weekly under Triple Lock
Thousands of state pensioners born before 1953 will see weekly payments rise to £184.90 in 2026 under DWP Triple Lock. Find out how this affects your pension.
New State Pension to rise to £241.30 a week
DWP confirms a 4.8% state pension increase for 2025. Full new state pensioners could get £12,548 yearly. Discover the tax implications and policy future.
DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
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