4 h. ago Belgian prince loses legal battle to receive social security benefits on top of royal allowance

Prince Laurent had argued that his work entitled him to the same benefits as independent entrepreneurs but a court in Brussels disagreedA Belgian prince has lost a legal battle to claim social security benefits on top of his royal allowance, with a court ruling his claim – the first of its kind in the country’s nearly 200-year history – “unfounded”.Prince Laurent, the youngest of three children of the former king and queen, had argued that his work entitled him to the coverage granted to independent entrepreneurs – and that he was acting out of “principle” rather than for money. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago HMRC benefit that has now ended with claimants told 'you must respond'

People who claimed the benefit will need to move onto Universal Credit or Pension Credit

Politics

18 h. ago A single London constituency pays more income tax than the WHOLE of Northern Ireland... so how much does your local area give to HMRC?

The research showed how 67,000 taxpayers in Kensington & Bayswater paid £4.2billion in income tax in 2022-23.

Economics

28 h. ago Vehicles given to benefit claimants under Mobility scheme are linked to drug and sex crimes, figures reveal

Several police forces said they had collectively impounded more than 500 vehicles after they were involved in everything from drug dealing to illegal sex.

Events

40 h. ago Full list of DWP benefit payments going up today including Universal Credit

A wide variety of DWP benefits and State Pension will see higher payments for claimants this month

Politics

44 h. ago There has never been a harder time to be a young person and we’ve only got ourselves to blame

The stats are stacked against youngsters now but it isn’t just poor pay and opportunities wrecking the lives of young people

Politics

61 h. ago DWP state pensioners set for £230 benefit from today – and how to claim it

The State Pension will increase by 4.1% from today in line with average growth of wages under the triple lock promise – with the weekly payment increasing to £230.25

Economics

3 d. ago DWP Carer's Allowance: Full list of people who can claim and how to apply

Carer's Allowance is a benefit designed to provide an income for someone who provides care for another while claiming certain benefits. Here's how you can claim it

Politics

3 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP ordered to correct 'entirely misleading' Universal Credit claim ahead of major benefit shake

As part of a press release, the benefit department recently claimed that the number of people claiming Universal Credit who were not required to look for work had increased by 383% since the COVID-19 pandemic

Politics

4 d. ago Unpaid carers making a new claim for devolved payment could be due an extra £293 before summer

The deadline to qualify for the June payment of carer Support Allowance is April 14.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP rules means Universal Credit claimants will see delays to benefit rises

Universal Credit and other benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7 - with state pension payments rising by 4.1%

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms first three benefits to face new bank checks crackdown

A new bill will give the DWP the power to require banks to check the claimant's entitlement to benefits

Economics

6 d. ago DWP PIP claimants urged to ask for crucial document ahead of major benefit changes

The DWP has announced a huge overhaul to the PIP system, with changes to daily living and mobility components, as well as new assessment criteria

Politics

6 d. ago DWP answers four biggest 'Pathways to Work' questions over health and disability benefits

The DWP's "Pathways to Work" plans, including PIP changes and the £5 billion benefits cuts, have led to a lot of questions from claimants, and they have finally given some answers

Politics

6 d. ago 'I gave up money and haven't bought a single thing since 2015'

Jo, 56, has no savings and never claims benefits - but has managed to live money free for a decade

Politics

6 d. ago Motability Scheme price update as more drivers may consider electric vehicles

The Motability Scheme allows those claiming qualifying disability benefits to allocate some of their award towards leasing a new car, scooter or wheelchair-friendly vehicle

Politics

6 d. ago People on this state benefit can claim 11 freebies and discounts worth £14,239 in April

As the cost of living crisis intensifies, pensioners on low incomes could get a financial boost by claiming a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit that's often overlooked

Economics

7 d. ago HMRC making major change to benefit claimed by over 7 million households this week

Child Benefit rates are set to increase by 1.7% in April - here's a full list of how much each payment will go up by

Politics

7 d. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics