DWP sets out new bank verification rules for benefit claimants
The DWP has confirmed banks will check accounts for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA under new eligibility verification rules, without seeing transaction details.
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HMRC Child Benefit deadline: August 31 for 16-19 year olds
Parents of 16-19 year olds have until August 31 to confirm education plans with HMRC or Child Benefit payments stop. Over 372,000 parents have already extended claims digitally.
DWP makes audio recording standard for PIP and WCA assessments
The DWP will now record PIP, Universal Credit WCA and ESA assessments by default, with opt-out available, to boost transparency and trust.
£740 State Pension payments early for August bank holiday
Basic State Pensioners will get £740 payments early on August 28, ahead of the bank holiday, DWP confirms. Payments due August 31 moved to Friday.
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DWP brings forward 11 benefit payments for bank holiday
The DWP will pay 11 benefits early on Friday, August 28, instead of Monday, August 31, due to the bank holiday. Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more are affected.
HMRC £200 Child Benefit rule for £60k+ earners
HMRC confirms Child Benefit charge for individuals earning over £60,000. The charge is 1% of benefit per £200 above threshold, with full repayment at £80,000.
HMRC confirms £180 Child Benefit payments in August
HMRC will issue Child Benefit payments up to £180 before end of August. Parents receive £27.05 weekly for eldest child, £17.90 for each extra child.
NHS confirms flu jab rules for over-65s for winter 2026
The NHS has confirmed the flu vaccine rollout for over-65s starts October 1, 2026, with no changes to eligible cohorts for the 2026-2027 programme.
Megan Skiendiel's Katseye Hiatus: Why She Missed Wild Promo
Megan Skiendiel is not on hiatus from Katseye; she took a day off due to feeling unwell, missing a Wild fan signing on Aug 17. She reassured fans on WeVerse.
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DWP confirms PIP payments to remain for 300,000 claimants
The DWP has confirmed PIP payments will continue for 300,000 people awaiting reassessment, as the Timms Review aims to report by Autumn 2026.
Pre-2016 pensioners face £3,053 gap under triple lock
Wage growth at 4.1% could lift state pensions next April, but pre-2016 retirees on the basic rate would receive £10,009, a £3,053 difference from the full rate.
MAFS experts John and Alessandra on filming without Mel
MAFS Australia experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla reveal the 'bittersweet' and 'difficult' experience of filming the new season without late co-star Mel Schilling.
DWP urged to tighten benefits rules for under-25s
More than 1.2 million young people claim Universal Credit and PIP, costing £13,000 a minute. DWP faces calls to reform.
DVLA online medical service saves drivers up to ten days
More than 60,000 drivers have used DVLA's enhanced online medical service, saving up to ten days on applications. The service now covers multiple conditions and photo renewals.
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DWP PIP cuts for low-level conditions if Reform wins
Reform plans to end PIP cash payments for low-level conditions, replacing them with disability support accounts run by councils. Critics say the £50bn savings claim is fantasy economics.
UK Bans TPO in Nail Products: Salons Must Comply by 2027
The UK has banned TPO, a chemical in gel nail products, from new cosmetics from August 15, 2026. Salons must eliminate TPO-based products by February 14, 2027, due to fertility risks.
State pensioners get second August payment
Some state pensioners will receive two DWP payments in August due to a calendar quirk, with the second payment arriving on August 31 for those with NI numbers ending 00-19.
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Student loans could cost graduates £185k in retirement
Graduates in England face lifetime loan repayments of £56,240, potentially losing £185,000 in retirement savings, according to the Intergenerational Foundation.
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State Pension Delay for September Birthdays Announced
People born between 6 September and 5 October 1960 will claim State Pension at 66 years and 6 months, as the age rise to 67 begins in 2026.
Automatic £100 rise for pensioners born before 1946
State pensioners born before 28 September 1946 will automatically get £300 Winter Fuel Payment for 2026-27, a £100 increase, while those born later get £200.
730,000 urged to claim £855 HMRC tax refunds
Around 730,000 PAYE workers missed out on average £855 tax refunds last year, totalling £624m unclaimed. Experts urge checking P800 forms and claiming via HMRC app or online.
DWP confirms early state pension payment for August bank holiday
State pensioners due on 31 August will be paid on 28 August. The change affects those with NI numbers ending 00 to 19, as confirmed by DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms.
PIP payments to rise to £798 a month in October Budget
PIP claimants will see payments rise to £798 a month from April 2027, with the increase announced in October's Budget. The rise follows June's 2.6% inflation rate.
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DWP PIP assessment pilot expands to 150,000 claimants
The DWP is expanding its PIP assessment pilot this autumn, affecting 150,000 claimants (4% of all). The change shifts point-scoring from healthcare professionals to DWP case managers.
HMRC warning for higher-rate savers with £12,500
5.3 million non-ISA savings accounts now generate over £1,000 in annual interest, up 1,047% since 2018, triggering HMRC bills for higher-rate taxpayers with £12,500 saved.
Salary Sacrifice NI Cap from 2029 Overseen by Burnham, Healey
From April 2029, National Insurance savings on salary sacrifice pension contributions will be capped at £2,000 annually. The changes will be overseen by Andy Burnham and John Healey, with most employees unaffected, but those earning £45,000-£50,000 may fe
DWP PIP workshop guidance for means-tested claimants
DWP invites around 300 PIP claimants to Timms Review workshops, offering one-off payments; new guidance clarifies effects on means-tested benefits.
NHS free flu jab from Oct 1 for Carer's Allowance recipients
The NHS has confirmed free flu jabs from October 1 for people on certain DWP benefits, including Carer's Allowance recipients. Eligibility rules remain unchanged despite new Health Secretary Yvette Cooper.
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DWP confirms three new reasonable adjustments for PIP claimants
The DWP has confirmed three new reasonable adjustments for PIP claimants attending Timms Review workshops from September, including accessible formats, support for carers, and assistance animals.
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