37 h. ago DWP pension rules explained when someone dies and change that could impact millions

Your state pension stops when you die, but there are some exceptions depending on your circumstances and there are caveats such as your spouse's NI contributions

Events

3 d. ago HMRC issues alert for anyone expecting a Child Benefit payment

If you’re expecting a Child Benefit payment this Monday, you should have received your money today instead - the money will be paid into your regular bank account as normal, and the amount will be the same

Events

3 d. ago DWP explains £184 payment you can get if you have these six things

People have been encouraged to check whether they may be eligible for the payments wort hundreds a month

Economics

5 d. ago Universal Credit claimants with just £6,000 could face bank account checks

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is aiming to reduce the UK welfare bill by £5 billion by 2030

Economics

5 d. ago DWP names the amount in savings that will set off bank account checks

The Department of Work and Pensions will start withdrawing benefits above a certain amount in savings

Economics

5 d. ago DWP to trigger bank account checks for savers with more than £6,000

People who claim Universal Credit have been told the Department for Work and Pensions is preparing to trigger bank account checks

Economics

6 d. ago DWP PIP points system explained as three health conditions to keep £4,200 support

Experts estimate that approximately a million people in England and Wales will lose their disability benefits as part of this restructuring

Economics

9 d. ago Halifax £250 alert telling customers 'you need to act by this date'

A customer was confused about the rules for an account telling the bank its rules were 'silly'

Economics

1 week ago Millions of Brits to get major DWP cash boost from today – exact amount explained

The increases to the State Pension is guaranteed under the triple lock promise and comes into effect on the first Monday of the new tax year as some Brits will be £472 better off

Economics

2 w. ago Vampire appliances quietly drain £118 a year from your bank account

Energy experts have listed the 14 devices adding to your energy bill even when you're not using them

Economics

2 w. ago People on State Pension could change payment date frequency to help with higher bills

Most State Pension payments are issued every four weeks, but a former DWP employee explains how this can be changed.

Economics

2 w. ago Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch rewards with one offering £175 in April

As well as cash you might get access to a much better savings rates if you switch banks

Economics

2 w. ago Save yourself £100s by making three bank account checks today, Martin Lewis MSE urges

The MoneySavingExpert (MSE) newsletter spotlighted three key checks that should be made to avoid wasting £100s on products and services you might have forgotten about

Economics

3 w. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments

Politics

3 w. ago Roman Abramovich statement issued as decision explained after Chelsea takeover

Roman Abramovich's company, Fordstam Limited, has not filed HMRC accounts since December 2021, while the money from the sale of Chelsea is still being held in a frozen UK bank account

Politics

3 w. ago DWP explains state pension letter about 'directly taking funds' from bank accounts

State pension payments are increasing 4.1% next month

Economics

3 w. ago More than 100 people in Welsh town helped criminals launder money in exchange for gifts

"There were some instances where an individual opened a bank account after contact with the fraudster and then went on to tell their friends, ‘you can earn £50 if you open up a bank account and give the details to this person’."

Events

3 w. ago DWP explains 40pc rule on how much it can directly take from your bank account

Debtors will get a notice period of when an amount is being deducted so they can dispute the matter

Economics

last month DWP PIP assessments explained as Liz Kendall's changes could hit thousands every month

Claimants will need to get at least four points in one activity

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