5 h. ago Winter fuel payments to benefit nine million pensioners after major u

The Scottish Parliament will receive a funding boost after the re-think by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Economics

9 h. ago Thousands of carers in Scotland to get £293 extra payment next week

The money will be issued to around 90,000 unpaid carers over a two-day period.

Economics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis shares 'key message' after major Winter Fuel Payment U

Speaking at an event in Rochdale, Greater Manchester yesterday, Reeves told reporters that "more people will get Winter Fuel Payment this winter", adding that further details will be announced "as soon as we possibly can"

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves issues major DWP Winter Fuel Payment update in U

The Chancellor was quizzed about changes to the threshold during a press conference in Rochdale this morning

Politics

5 d. ago Millions more pensioners to get winter fuel payments this year, Rachel Reeves confirms after major U

The Chancellor said the changes to winter fuel payments will come into force this year

Economics

6 d. ago Pensioners could have their winter payments restored from NEXT WEEK after Labour's U

The Prime Minister, who announced a major U-turn on the controversial cut last month, suggested the details could be unveiled in next week's comprehensive spending review.

Economics

7 d. ago Over 12,000 children supported through Scottish Child Payment by families in West Lothian

The Scottish Child Payment – currently £27.15 per week for each eligible child under 16 – is a key part of the Scottish Government’s mission to eradicate child poverty.

Society

7 d. ago Keir Starmer hints major winter fuel payment could come as soon as next week

Keir Starmer says he wants to make more pensioners eligible for the winter fuel payment this year - and did not rule out an announcement next week

Politics

9 d. ago DWP £441 payment due in days if you suffer from one of 57 common health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a payment of more than £110 a week to certain people with specific health conditions - and it's due to increase in line with inflation this year

Economics

1 week ago BBC Question Time audience snigger at guest's 'saucy' remark amid benefit showdown

Question Time, held in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on Thursday, saw the panel discuss the two-child benefit cap, which Keir Starmer has this week hinted at easing

Events

1 week ago Sums behind Nigel Farage's vow to spend £85billion if he wins the next election 'are implausible', experts say

Nigel Farage unveiled a string of policies in a major speech, including scrapping the two-child benefit cap, reinstating winter fuel payments and raising the tax-free income allowance to £20,000.

Economics

1 week ago The exact date Nationwide customers discover if they get a £100 bonus

The building society's board will meet later this week to make a decision on the Fairer Share payment scheme, which will see Nationwide customers receive a £100 bonus

Economics

1 week ago Nationwide £100 bonus payment to be revealed this week – what you need to know

The payment has been given to millions customers for the past two years

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis tells Labour there are 'two main problems' with Winter Fuel Payment plans

The U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cuts will have to overcome two major issues, Martin Lewis has warned

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer issues major DWP winter fuel payments announcement in 'U

The Prime Minister has said the move will help to 'stabilise the economy'

Politics

2 w. ago PMQs live: Starmer says he wants ‘more pensioners’ to get winter fuel payments in major U

The prime minister says as the economy improves he would look again at thresholds YouGov has published more details of its polling on the electorate’s relationship with Labour, as covered in the Sky News report mentioned earlier. (See 10.06am.)It shows that Reform UK supporters are most likely to think that Labour is trying hard to appeal to them – but least likely to say they would respond positively. Only 4% of Reform UK supporters say they would consider voting Labour, the poll says.I ask her if there will be any changes as demanded by MPs She says while “we want to make sure we address all of people’s concerns, but stressed: “whatever the fiscal position that the government faces, I think the system as a whole needs to change.” Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost to land in bank accounts this week

Payments that were due on Monday 26 May will now arrive this week on Friday 23 May

Economics

3 w. ago DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes due to bank holiday next week

Full list of benefits including State Pension, PIP, Child Benefit and more, affected by bank holiday on May 26.

Economics

3 w. ago State pension and other DWP benefit payment dates set to change next week

The Spring bank holiday is observed across the UK, which means many payments due on May 26 will arrive on a different day

Economics

4 w. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in one week

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics