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Households May Qualify for £100 DWP Cost of Living Payment – But Only One Per Family Allowed

April 22, 2025 by Serine

The UK Government has reopened its Household Support Fund scheme, enabling eligible households to apply for a £100 cost of living payment. This initiative, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), will run from April 2025 to March 2026. The scheme is already active in Torbay, and local residents can apply for the … Read more

May 2025 DWP Payments- Complete Schedule for Benefits and Pensions

April 22, 2025 by Serine

After a late Easter in April, May brings a series of long weekends thanks to two bank holidays. These holidays will not only provide an opportunity for some much-needed time off but will also affect the timing of benefit and pension payments. Bank Holidays in May May is bookended by two bank holidays: Many people … Read more

UK Housing Benefit Changes In May 2025 – Big News For Renters

April 22, 2025 by Kylie

Millions of renters across the UK are set to feel the impact of the Housing Benefit changes in May 2025. With rents rising and demand for affordable housing increasing, the government has updated its housing support system to better reflect current living costs and economic conditions. These changes include adjustments to eligibility, payment rates, and benefit … Read more

May 2025 Update – Is The £650 Cost Of Living Payment Making A Comeback?

April 22, 2025 by Kylie

As the cost of food, energy, and housing continues to rise across the UK, millions of households are eagerly awaiting updates on financial assistance. One of the most talked-about relief packages—the £650 Cost of Living Payment—provided a significant lifeline in the past. Now in May 2025, the big question remains: Is this payment making a comeback? Here’s everything you … Read more

April’s £200 Cost of Living Payment – Check DWP Eligibility Rules Now

April 21, 2025 by Serine

As the UK continues to face rising costs for essentials such as food, energy, and housing, many households are in need of extra support. In response, the government has introduced a £200 Cost of Living Payment for April 2025, designed to provide financial relief through the Household Support Fund. This one-time payment aims to assist … Read more

DWP State Pension Update – Why Your Key Letter Might Still Be Delayed

April 21, 2025 by Serine

The annual increase in State Pensions and benefits, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), officially began on April 7, 2025. This yearly adjustment ensures that pensioners receive the most up-to-date rates, providing them with increased support to cover rising living costs. Claimants will typically receive letters … Read more

Thousands Of Brits To Benefit As DWP Hikes Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit By £45 Weekly

April 21, 2025 by Kylie

In a move welcomed by unpaid carers across the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased the weekly earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance by £45. Starting from April 2025, carers can now earn up to £196 per week, up from the previous limit of £151, without losing their benefit entitlement. This update will provide critical financial breathing … Read more