39 h. ago People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

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57 h. ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

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64 h. ago Attendance Allowance claimants urged to report 2 changes that could increase payment

The benefit is only available to people over the state pension, with the highest rate offering £110.40 per week

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3 d. ago States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

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3 d. ago Motability Scheme issues new update for people on PIP or other disability benefits

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

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4 d. ago DWP issues update on plans to review benefit claimed by 1.4m people

Carer's Allowance is a benefit offered to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week

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4 d. ago Benefits better way to get people out of poverty than work, research says

It comes as the Government is considering scrapping a child benefit cap

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4 d. ago Fury as four million Brits receive jobless benefits WITHOUT the need to look for work

FOUR million people are receiving jobless benefits without the need to look for work. The number is half the eight million who claim Universal Credit. The Department for Work and Pensions figures heap more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves — months after a welfare shake-up to save £5billion was shelved. Reform UK’s Lee Anderson said:...

Economics

5 d. ago Full list of benefits only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

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6 d. ago The surprise heart benefit of coffee that can protect people against irregular heartbeats

Atrial fibrillation is estimated to affect up to 1 in 22 Americans – three times higher than projections from more than 20 years ago

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6 d. ago People on any of these six benefits due extra £59 payment next month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Full list of people on PIP or other benefits eligible for the Motability Scheme

Claimants in receipt of the higher rate of the mobility component may be eligible to join the scheme.

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6 d. ago Child Benefit back payments could be due for thousands of people this month

HMRC aims to complete a review of 23,500 claims by the end of next week.

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6 d. ago HMRC reviewing decision to strip thousands of people of Child Benefit

HMRC said it will will reinstate funds and make back payments where necessary

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7 d. ago HMRC to review suspension of child benefit payments to 23,500 people

Those cases affected are now being reviewed after a growing number of complaints from people who briefly left the UK and returned to find their payments had been stopped

Economics

7 d. ago Full list of benefits that can be used to apply for Motability Scheme

The Motability Scheme allows people receiving specific benefits to allocate their allowance towards leasing a new vehicle

Politics

7 d. ago DWP issues update over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from a person's bank account

Economics

8 d. ago DWP benefit worth 110 a week helping people with common conditions

The attendance allowance is a tax-free benefit paid to people over state pension age who need help with everyday tasks due to illness or disability

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8 d. ago Exact date millions on benefits and Universal Credit will get EXTRA payment set to land in accounts in WEEKS

MILLIONS will receive a Christmas bonus in their accounts in a few weeks. The free cash is for people receiving certain benefits, and it will be paid automatically. It's delivered to bank accounts during the first full week of December. This year, December 1 lands on a Monday, so you should get the payment within...

Economics

9 d. ago Full list of new changes to carer benefits for people in Scotland starting next year

The Carer’s Allowance case transfer from DWP to Social Security Scotland has been completed.

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