This winter, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out a £150 Warm Home Discount (WHD) automatically to around 6 million households, an expansion that adds 2.7 million more eligible families . Key Details and Figures Category Details Discount Amount £150 applied directly to energy bills (not cash) Read more
A growing chorus of financial analysts and think tanks is urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to raise the State Pension age to 70 and reform the Triple Lock. These recommendations come as the policy becomes increasingly expensive, and the UK grapples with demographic shifts and fiscal constraints. Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a major change to the UK State Pension age starting in April 2026. At present, both men and women can claim their pension once they reach 66 years old. However, from 2026, this age limit will gradually increase, and by March Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to make significant changes to Universal Credit, sparking major concern from disability charities and campaigners. The reform could strip away nearly £100 a week from thousands of disabled young adults, creating urgent calls for the Government to rethink its strategy. Read more
Starting next April, individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can expect a one-time boost of approximately £340, thanks to a 3.8% Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increase in July 2025. While modest, this inflation-linked uplift reflects the government’s commitment to helping disabled individuals manage rising living costs. Below, you’ll find an Read more
Families who have lost loved ones in military service are being strongly encouraged to apply for the War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme ahead of its official closure on 15 October 2025. This time-sensitive initiative offers tax-free compensation to those who lost their pension entitlement due to remarriage or new relationships Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reported that as of the end of August 2024, nearly 1.7 million elderly individuals across the UK were receiving Attendance Allowance, with approximately 150,000 of them residing in Scotland. This non-means-tested benefit is intended to help older individuals manage extra daily living Read more
State pensioners across the UK are potentially missing out on as much as £5,400 in lifetime pension payouts due to an HMRC administrative error. This issue revolves around missing National Insurance (NI) contributions, particularly linked to the Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) scheme. Affected individuals—often women who cared for dependents—may receive Read more
The UK government has issued a crucial reminder to parents of teenagers aged 16 to 19: failure to update your child’s education details could mean missing out on over £1,300 in child benefit payments. This comes amid growing political pressure to revise current benefit caps, particularly as the autumn budget Read more
UK taxpayers are facing an urgent £100 penalty from HMRC for missing the Self‑Assessment tax return deadline. Starting midnight on deadline day, fines are issued automatically—regardless of whether any tax is due. Acting swiftly is essential to avoid further escalating charges and interest. Why HMRC Imposes £100 Fines The £100 Read more