Discover February 2025’s financial support landscape. Key benefits, vital payment dates are coming soon, plus updates to reform plans. February 2025: Benefits and Pensions Update Amid DWP Changes; Payment Dates It’s February 2025, and costs are still high. People are looking for ways to save money because bills, food, and housing all cost more now.…
UK Parliament approves £6.9 billion increase to state pensions & benefits beginning in April. Pension rises 4.1%; most other benefits rise 1.7%. DWP April 2025 New State Pension Rates Weekly and Monthly: Full Breakdown The UK parliament agreed on new spending totals. They voted to increase state pensions and benefits. This increase totals £6.9 billion,…
Brighton MP Siân Berry urges the government to view benefits claimants as citizens, not suspects, during a key parliamentary debate. Brighton MP Calls for Respectful Treatment of Benefits Claimants Brighton: The Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, Siân Berry, is speaking out. She wants the government to treat benefits claimants as citizens, not suspects. Berry made…
Newport City Council joins a scheme to help residents claim unclaimed benefits and support. Benefit Scheme to Help Newport Residents Who Are Missing Out Newport: The city council is teaming up with LIFT. This pilot scheme uses data to find households that might qualify for unclaimed benefits. According to Policy in Practice, over £2 billion…
The UK government plans significant welfare changes, risking £5000 annual losses for claimants Benefits Claimants Could Lose £5000 a Year in Major Welfare Overhaul London: Liz Kendall, the UK’s Work and Pensions Secretary, is planning big changes. These changes are the largest welfare system overhaul in over ten years. The new rules may stop long-term…
The DWP plans to reform benefits, pushing the long-term sick to seek jobs. Long-term Sick to Lose Benefits and Search for Work in DWP Overhaul London: The long-term sick may soon need to find jobs or risk losing benefits. This change is part of a major welfare reform aimed at getting more people back to…
The government plans to overspend £8.6 billion on benefits, prompting calls for reforms to the welfare system. Government Set to Overspend £8.6 Billion on Benefits Bill London: The government is facing an £8.6 billion overspend on benefits. Liz Kendall, the DWP boss, says radical reforms are needed to cut costs. In Parliament, Kendall explained that…
Rachel Reeves plans to cut the benefits bill to boost the economy and tackle rising unemployment in the UK We Can’t Keep Footing the Bill for Jobless Britain – I Will Cut Benefits Bill London: The Labour Government is all about kickstarting the economy. Last year, people voted for change because they felt the economy…
The DWP is urging claimants to report any changes to avoid losing vital support DWP Warns: Report Changes or Risk Losing £434 Monthly Payments London: The Attendance Allowance is a lifeline for over 1.6 million older folks in the UK. It helps them cover daily living costs and stay independent. But here’s the catch: you’ve…
Drivers on pensions or benefits could qualify for car tax exemptions or reductions, making it easier to manage vehicle costs. Pensioners and Benefit Recipients May Get Car Tax Exemptions City: London: So, here’s the scoop. If you’re on certain benefits or pensions, you might not have to pay car tax, which is pretty cool, right?…
The REACH Community Project is urging older residents in Haverhill to reach out for assistance with winter costs and benefits. REACH Community Project in Haverhill Encourages Seniors to Seek Help Haverhill: The REACH Community Project is stepping up to help older folks who are feeling the pinch this winter. They want seniors to know it’s…
The DWP is cracking down on benefits fraud, potentially banning offenders from driving if they owe over £1,000 Benefits Cheats Could Face Driving Bans Under DWP’s New Crackdown London: So, the UK is stepping up its game against benefits fraud. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking to ban people from driving if…
If you’re struggling with water bills, you might qualify for discounts that can save you a ton. Let’s find out how! Save Up to 90% Off Water Bills – Here’s How to Apply for Discounts City: London So, if you’re in London and feeling the pinch with your water bills, there’s some good news. Many…
The DWP warns pensioners to report any travel outside the UK to avoid losing benefits DWP Issues Urgent Warning to Pensioners Traveling Abroad or Day Trips Birmingham: The Department for Work and Pensions is raising a red flag for anyone on benefits thinking about taking a holiday. With spring and summer around the corner, many…
A bigamist who married his teenage step-daughter to secure benefits has avoided jail time despite his manipulative actions Bigamist from Sheerness Escapes Jail After Marrying Step-Daughter for Benefits Sheerness: So, there’s this wild story about a guy named John Ingram. He’s a bigamist who married his teenage step-daughter while still hitched to her mom. Crazy,…
