DWP Universal Credit: 19 Changes You Must Report to Avoid Payment Issues Saturday, February 28, 2026 universalcredit dwp benefits claimants reporting changes penalties payments overpayments employment The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms that by the end of December, around 8.4 million people across Scotland, England, and Wales were receiving Universal Credit, regardless of employment status. However, many … Read More
DWP Amplifies Outreach to Ensure Pensioners Claim All Eligible Payments Wednesday, January 28, 2026 dwp pensioners pensioncredit benefits guaranteecredit outreach socialsupport financialaid uptake campaign The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has intensified its campaign to ensure pensioners receive the full range of payments they are entitled to, following troubling statistics that reveal hundreds of thousands are … Read More
Disabled Taunton Man Takes Somerset Council to Court Over Alleged Discriminatory Council Tax Scheme Wednesday, January 28, 2026 disability counciltax universalcredit somerset judicialreview equality benefits poverty law finance A disabled man from Taunton is set to challenge Somerset Council in the High Court over changes to its council tax reduction scheme, which he claims are discriminatory and irrational. The council amended its scheme in … Read More
Many Pensioners Are Missing Out on Up to £5,740 Annually from the DWP Tuesday, January 27, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners dwp benefits disability health claim financial support Over one million pensioners living with health conditions could be missing out on up to £5,740 per year in extra financial support, according to research by MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy in Practice. The consumer … Read More
Comprehensive List of Freebies for Older People in 2026, Including Free TV Licence Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pensioncredit olderpeople benefits freebies dwp statepension healthcare energy counciltax tvlicence Recent government data reveals that approximately 1.4 million people receive payments from a benefit scheme that offers more than just financial support. Among these, numerous older adults could also access various freebies … Read More
Comprehensive List of Free Benefits for Older People in 2026 – Including Free TV Licence Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pensioncredit benefits olderpeople freebies tvlicence government dwp statepension financialsupport welfare Recent government data reveals that approximately 1.4 million people currently receive Pension Credit, a benefit that offers more than just financial assistance. This support also unlocks access to various perks designed to … Read More