The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant details regarding its Cold Weather Payment for the 2024-25 winter season. The government has disbursed a total of £35 million in support, which has benefitted over 1.4 million households in England and Wales. This funding includes more than £9 million directed specifically towards those receiving … Read more
If you live with a medical condition that significantly impacts your daily activities, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a valuable benefit of up to £9,500 per year to help cover essential living expenses. This benefit is part of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is designed to assist individuals who have long-term … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing significant legal and public pressure following the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign’s ongoing battle for justice. The WASPI group has escalated its efforts to challenge the government’s decision regarding state pension age changes that disproportionately impacted women born in the 1950s. A judicial review … Read more
As inflation continues to rise, the UK government is stepping up its support for vulnerable households. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a £200 Cost of Living payment for the year 2025, designed to help those struggling with the escalating cost of living. This new initiative is part of the broader Household … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to offer a boost to Carer’s Allowance recipients with an increase in the earnings threshold. From April 2025, thousands of unpaid carers will benefit from this change, with an additional £196 paid to eligible individuals. Increase in Carer’s Allowance Earnings Threshold The government has confirmed a … Read more
A £470 triple lock boost is set to be withheld from 500,000 pensioners living abroad, who are excluded from annual state pension upratings due to their residency in the “wrong” country. The End Frozen Pensions Campaign is a movement aimed at ending this injustice for nearly half a million British pensioners who experience this financial … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially announced the updated Child Benefit rates for April 2025, providing financial relief to families across the UK. These changes come as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support families coping with increasing living costs. The updated rates, which apply to both weekly and monthly payments, will benefit … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed a £3,000 compensation payment for women affected by changes to the State Pension age. This decision addresses the concerns of many who were impacted by the abrupt increase in pension age during the 1990s and early 2000s. Understanding the payment schedule and eligibility criteria is … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has been advocating for compensation for women born in the 1950s adversely affected by changes to the state pension age. These changes, which increased the pension age from 60 to 66, were implemented with limited communication, leaving many women unprepared for the financial implications. Government’s Position on … Read more
Millions of people across the UK are receiving a welcome increase in their Universal Credit payments starting April 2025. In an effort to combat the rising cost of living, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a 1.7% uplift across all Universal Credit standard allowances and additional elements. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest changes, how they affect … Read more
