Linda Howard
The Daily Record
United States
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Specific date new DWP payment rates will start from next month for State Pension and other benefits
Most benefit payments are calculated in arrears which means it could be mid-May before you see the uprating. → Read More
Pension savers call for Annual Allowance to rise in line with inflation at this week’s Spring Budget
The vast majority of pension savers also want to see higher combined Auto-Enrolment contributions. → Read More
Young people urged to check for unclaimed £2,000 in UK Government savings account
Child Trust Funds were set up for every child born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011. → Read More
Disability benefits could provide support of up to £627 each month for people with dementia
Family members of 944,000 people with dementia should be aware of financial help available. → Read More
New cost of living payment date details for people due £900, £150 or £300 from DWP
Millions of households are set to receive extra financial help over the coming months. → Read More
Women over State Pension age could be due up to £6,900 in back payments this year
Large sums of arrears payments could impact Housing Benefit or Pension Credit entitlement. → Read More
DWP confirms over 8m families due to receive first £301 cost of living payment this Spring
More than 686,000 households in Scotland will be eligible for the £301 means-tested payment. → Read More
People urged to check State Pension forecast to find out how much money they are due each week
A deadline has been extended allowing people more time to boost their retirement pot. → Read More
New Universal Credit payment rates from next month including additional elements for children and carers
Calculate how much your payments will rise if you have children or a limited capability for work. → Read More
New details for people on Carer’s Allowance moving to devolved payment next year
A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024. → Read More
New measures to boost workforce participation for benefit claimants, over-50s and long-term sick or disabled on way
The Treasury has announced new steps to boost workforce participation ahead of this week’s Budget. → Read More
Energy prepayment meter charges to be cut from July as part of Spring Budget support
The Treasury said four million households will save £45 each year in an early Budget announcement. → Read More
PIP claimants most-likely to receive an ongoing award with a 'light touch' review after 10 years
An award for PIP can last anywhere between a few months and up to 10 years. → Read More
DWP shares financial support available to single parents during cost of living crisis
Parents on certain benefits may also be able to claim a new £100 monthly devolved child payment. → Read More
Five ways people with multiple pension pots can get the most out of their retirement funds
If you have had a full-time job or two since 2012 you may have more than one pension fund. → Read More
Martin Lewis likens new help for people struggling to pay mortgages to ‘thin sandwich’
The FCA warned those rolling off a fixed-rate mortgage deal could end up paying an extra £340 a month. → Read More
Nearly half a million people of State Pension age claiming PIP worth up to £627 each month
A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment made before reaching retirement age will continue. → Read More
Retirement experts warn 5.8m people could be affected by early changes to State Pension age
Speculation is growing that the State Pension age is set to rise earlier than scheduled. → Read More
People with savings urged to make most of tax allowances before changes in new financial year
Changes to personal tax allowances mean that more savers will be liable for tax on their investments. → Read More
DWP shares full list of jobcentres taking part in new Universal Credit pilot scheme due to rule change
Thirteen jobcentres in Scotland are taking part in the pilot scheme including Glasgow, Paisley and Renfrew. → Read More