17 h. ago DWP confirms four major changes to Universal Credit starting from next April

Nearly four million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 under new reforms.

Politics

18 h. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help pensioners claim up to £441 each month

More than 20 ned-to-knows about Attendance Allowance new and existing claimants should be aware of.

Economics

41 h. ago DWP bonus payment this year for millions who claim PIP and State Pension

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 made to people in receipt of certain benefits - but not Universal Credit. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

46 h. ago Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000

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

Economics

3 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year 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.

Politics

4 d. ago Pensioners on disability benefits may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms pensioners can claim Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 from next month

Most Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically but some pensioners may need to make a claim.

Economics

9 d. ago Hundreds of thousands of households missing out on £1,354 benefit

There are now 214,000 parents eligible for Child Benefit but not claiming it

Economics

3 w. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

4 w. ago US corn growers warn Trump’s push for cane sugar in Coke will cost thousands of American jobs

The Corn Refiners Association added the move would also lower farm income and boost imports of foreign sugar ‘all with no nutritional benefit’

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