The Pensions Dashboard, which is currently under development, will help people to track down all of their current pension pots – something which could save them thousands It’s hoped that the new tool will help people to better plan for … Read More
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Some UK households to be given four different bins in shake-up from early March
A major change is being put in place for rubbish collection in England which will see four bins for all households with the first steps for the new plan being rolled out as early as March A major change is … Read More
DWP axes beneft in April with thousands set to be moved onto Universal Credit
As part of this move, claimants of tax credits will be moved to Universal Credit by the end of April 2025, it has been confirmed. As part of this move, claimants of tax credits will be moved to Universal Credit … Read More
DWP benefits sanctions on Universal Credit claimants broke records three months after Labour’s election
The DWP gave the latest data showing more people than ever before are being sanctioned on their Universal Credit payments News William Morgan Senior reporter 03:55, 21 Feb 2025 Benefit claimants face financial penalties if they fail to meet their … Read More
State pensioners urged to unplug six items after losing £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The capacity of a washing machine plays a big role in the cost of running it, with Which? ranking it as the biggest offender. The capacity of a washing machine plays a big role in the cost of running it, … Read More
Labour row erupts over DWP benefit cuts with Liz Kendall at war with Treasury
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is fighting to be allowed to use the money to fund schemes to reduce the UK’s long-term sickness epidemic and get those people back into work Labour row erupts over DWP benefit cuts with … Read More
DWP PIP reforms to be announced in weeks amid 58 per cent surge in claims
The shake-up is expected to put a greater emphasis on reducing economic inactivity by helping people to stay in work despite their illnesses DWP reforms of PIP and other health-related benefits are due to be unveiled within weeks(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) … Read More
Millions of workers waking up to bittersweet pay rise alongside job loss warning
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show annual growth in total average weekly earnings rose by 6 per cent in the three months to December. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show annual growth in total … Read More
DWP issues warning over element ‘not working’ which ‘needs to be replaced’
Sir Stephen Timms has addressed why the WCA is “not working” and needs to be “reformed or replaced”. DWP issues warning over element ‘not working’ and ‘needs to be replaced’ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) boss has issued … Read More
State pensioners who are stuck on Basic rate being handed free £360 from DWP
Pensioners who get the full basic State Pension will see their payments increase from £169.50 to £176.45 per week. State pensioners who are stuck on Basic rate being handed free £360 from DWP State pensioners on the Basic rate are … Read More