The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Payment is a yearly payment designed to help older people with winter heating costs. Most eligible pensioners are paid automatically, but some will not receive anything unless they submit a claim. If you are in one of the “must-claim” groups, missing the deadline could mean losing Continue reading
DWP State Pensioners Receive £146 Extra Payment in Addition to Their Regular Pension
The United Kingdom’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced an additional £146 payment boost available to many state pensioners, providing extra financial support on top of their regular pension income. This update brings important changes for older adults entitled to state pension-related benefits and may help support living costs amid rising inflation and Continue reading
HMRC urges parents to claim £1,300 Child Benefit after rule change
The UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents and carers to ensure they claim Child Benefit, a government payment worth up to £1,300 a year per child, following recent rule changes aimed at making the benefit easier to claim and more beneficial for eligible families. The call to action comes as Continue reading
Health Element LCWRA Update: £429 Existing, £217 New from April
The UK benefits system is undergoing a major change that will affect thousands of people claiming Universal Credit with the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) health element. From 6 April 2026, the way the health element is paid will change, with new rates coming into force and current claimants protected under specific Continue reading
State pensioners born before 1944 to receive £100 payment boost from DWP
A new wave of headlines about a “£100 payment increase” for state pensioners born before 1944 is mainly about how the Winter Fuel Payment is structured. For winter 2025–26, people who were born before 23 September 1944 fall into the older age band for the Winter Fuel Payment. That age band is paid at a Continue reading
Final Winter Heating Payments of Up to £305 Set to Arrive Next Week in Scotland
Scotland continues to distribute winter heating payments for the 2025/26 season, with final amounts reaching recipients’ bank accounts before the end of next week. Over 1.5 million payments have already been processed this winter, including more than one million to individuals above State Pension age, according to the Scottish Government. Overview of Winter Heating Payments Continue reading
PIP Payments Up to £749 Monthly for People with Muscle or Joint Conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reported that approximately 1.2 million adults in Great Britain are currently receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to over 85 different musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. In England and Wales, nearly 3.9 million people are claiming PIP, while Scotland has transitioned fully from PIP to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) Continue reading
Two Leading UK Banks Provide £175 Incentive for Customers Who Switch Accounts
Two prominent UK financial institutions, Nationwide Building Society and The Co-operative Bank, are offering £175 cash incentives for customers who switch their current accounts. These limited-time switching offers aim to attract new account holders in a competitive banking market. According to updates on the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website, established by Martin Lewis, banks regularly Continue reading
Attendance Allowance Simplified: Pensioners May Get Up to £441 per Month
Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) indicates that over 1.7 million people of State Pension age currently receive Attendance Allowance. This weekly benefit is designed to assist older adults with disabilities or long-term illnesses in covering daily living costs. Payments are either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, depending on care needs. Continue reading
£364 Additional Payment Set to Be Deposited into PIP Claimants’ Bank Accounts
Recipients of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will see a notable rise in financial support starting in the 2026/27 period. This disability benefit, designed to aid people living with long-term health conditions or disabilities, will provide higher weekly payments, helping cover everyday living expenses and mobility-related costs. Updated PIP Rates from April 2026 From April 2026, Continue reading