DWP Urges PIP Claimants to Check Eligibility for Backdated Benefits Tuesday, May 19, 2026 pip dwp benefits backdate carersupport bluebadge incomesupport disability claimants financialsupport Personal Independence Payment (PIP) offers vital financial support to individuals aged 16 to State Pension age who face extra costs due to over 500 physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or cognitive health conditions and … Read More
Universal Credit Hardship Payments: Up to £812 in DWP Support Available Tuesday, May 12, 2026 universalcredit dwp hardship financialsupport budgetingadvance hardshippayment discretionaryhousingpayment localwelfare advancepayment rentsupport Over 8.4 million people across Great Britain currently receive Universal Credit, yet many households continue to struggle with day-to-day expenses such as rent, food, and energy bills—even after recent benefit increases. If … Read More
Universal Credit Hardship Payments: Access Up to £812 in DWP Support Tuesday, May 12, 2026 universalcredit hardshippayments budgetingadvance discretionaryhousing dwp financialsupport welfare rentassistance emergencyfunds advancepayment Over 8.4 million people across Great Britain currently receive Universal Credit, yet many households continue to struggle with rent, food, and energy costs despite recent benefit increases. For those experiencing financial … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund financialsupport fuelprices costofliving ruralcommunities governmentaid energycrisis localcouncil Heating oil users in Somerset are set to receive crucial financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced recently by the government. This initiative responds to a sharp increase in … 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
North Somerset Council May Seek Exceptional Council Tax Increase Over 5% Tuesday, November 11, 2025 northsomerset counciltax budget councilcuts localgovernment funding councilleader socialcare financialsupport taxincrease North Somerset Council is considering requesting permission to raise council tax by more than the usual 5% limit next year, as it grapples with a projected £25 million budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year. Facing a … Read More