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Minister for Pensions Laura Trott is today calling on pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit ahead of the launch of a new “Invitation to Claim” trial.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
MORE than 25,000 people with health conditions will be helped to start and stay in work thanks to over £58m in new government funding.
Thousands of families struggling with parental conflict will receive increased support to improve their relationships, thanks to a £2.8 million government boost.
Independent evaluation finds scheme helped improve wellbeing, relationships and life satisfaction of children affected by parental alcohol use and conflict
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June.
A new £3.7 million employment programme will see mentors who have beat drug or alcohol addiction placed in Jobcentres to help others with dependencies recover and get back into work.
From Monday next week those arriving from Sudan, including UK nationals and those with a valid UK immigration status, will be exempt from residency tests to ensure they can access benefits, social housing, and homelessness a…
Total rate of overpayments has fallen from 4.0% in 2022 to 3.6% in 2023.
All pensioners on a low income should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment.
99% of households initially eligible through DWP will have been directly paid £301 by the government by end of today (3 May 2023).
The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021.
This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to £1,350.
An estimated five million Cold Weather Payments worth £130 million have been issued to households for support with energy bills this winter.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
An additional 200,000 Universal Credit claimants will be able to access quicker support with their mortgage from today.
A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has today been launched by the Government.
An additional £842 million is available from today (1 April 2023) to help the most vulnerable households across England with essential food and energy costs.
New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.
The second review of State Pension age has been published by the Government today.
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