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Pension Credit is a benefit in the UK that tops up income for pensioners on a low budget, helping with living costs like bills and housing. With recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) changes, especially the 2025 home ownership updates, eligibility rules are clearer and more focused on income than property. This benefit can … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has just shared some important updates on how owning a home will affect benefits for older folks in the UK starting in 2025. These changes aim to make things fairer, focusing more on what people earn rather than just what their house is worth. Many pensioners who own their … Read more
As the chill of autumn sets in, millions of UK households are breathing a sigh of relief with fresh news on cost of living support. The Department for Work and Pensions has kicked off a new round of payments this month, aiming to soften the blow of rising bills and grocery prices. Back in 2022 … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has just rolled out a big shake-up in how it checks bank accounts for people on benefits and pensions. Starting from 16 October 2025, banks will share data automatically with the DWP to spot any dodgy claims or mistakes in payments. This is all about cutting down on fraud … Read more
HM Revenue and Customs is back with a tough move that could empty your bank account by £300 or more. The tax office has kicked off its Direct Recovery of Debts scheme again, letting them grab cash straight from your savings to pay off old tax bills. This isn’t aimed at everyone, just folks who … Read more
In a huge relief for older folks up and down the country, the UK government has given the green light to free TV licences for all pensioners. This comes after years of moans from seniors about the £169.50 yearly fee hitting their wallets hard. Starting in January 2025, anyone on a state pension won’t have … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has just confirmed a handy top-up for older folks. If you’re 80 or more and your basic state pension is on the low side, you might get a boost up to £105.70 a week. That adds up to about £5,496 over a year, which could really help with bills … Read more
Big News from the DWP on Festive Help The Department for Work and Pensions has given the green light to a £200 Christmas Bonus for 2025, and it’s got folks across the UK smiling. This is the first hike in over 50 years from the old £10 amount, which hasn’t budged since 1972. With living … Read more
Pensioners up and down the country are set for a welcome top-up as the Department for Work and Pensions rolls out a £538 yearly increase to the State Pension from October 2025. This comes thanks to the triple lock promise, which bumps payments by the biggest of inflation, wage rises, or 2.5 per cent – … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions has rolled out fresh guidelines on home ownership for pensioners, stirring up a bit of worry among older folks across the UK. Announced last month and kicking in from April 2025, these changes aim to make benefits fairer by taking a closer look at property values and assets. With … Read more