5 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach this age

You may not realise that reaching a certain age will disqualify you from a number of benefits.

Politics

13 h. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

The State Pension provides financial support for 13 million across the UK - here are the benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

Politics

40 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

Politics

4 d. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

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5 d. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

7 d. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments due to bank holiday next week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to bank holidays in May.

Economics

1 week ago Older people can claim these benefits on top of State Pension payments

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

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners with health issues urged to claim new benefit replacing Attendance Allowance

Pensioners with a Scottish postcode can no longer make a new claim Attendance Allowance.

Politics

2 w. ago Child Benefit warning as thousands of Brits could face major HMRC charges

However, the benefit is not as simple as it seems. If you or your partner earns less than £60,000 per year, you can claim the full amount of Child Benefit. But if one of you earns over £60,000, you have to pay some of the benefit back

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2 w. ago People with diabetes could be due up to £749 each month through PIP or ADP

People in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment to help with daily living or mobility costs as a result of diabetes.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP makes huge change to Carer's Allowance that could get you an extra £333 a month

The Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a change to Carer's Allowance - and it means thousands more people will be able to claim the benefit

Economics

2 w. ago DWP issues update on Easter payment dates as money sent to accounts early

Certain people who claim benefits will receive their payments early this weekend due to Easter bank holiday dates

Economics

3 w. ago Full list of DWP and HMRC benefits to be paid early this week

Some payments will be made early this Easter bank holiday weekend

Politics

3 w. ago DWP confirms early State Pension and benefit payments for some people this week

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments changes due to Easter bank holiday weekend.

Economics

3 w. ago Liz Kendall refuses to retract claim too many on benefits are ‘taking the mickey’

In an interview with Anushka Asthana, Department for Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall refused to retract a comment she made in February claiming too many people on benefits in the UK were ‘taking the mickey.’

Politics

3 w. ago People making new claim for carer benefit before next week could be due an extra £293 payment

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

Economics

3 w. ago DWP announces major change for Universal Credit and how it verifies claims

Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you need to verify your identity to get your first Universal Credit payment. This helps link the right person to the right claim and reduces the chance of benefit fraud

Politics

3 w. ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by over £10,000 this year

Older people on a low income or living with a long-term health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

3 w. ago 'The DWP tried to take us to court. If we were wrong we would pay'

The couple said they had faced years of worry after the government failed to process a benefits claim properly

Events

3 w. 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...

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