As living costs keep rising, millions of UK pensioners are looking forward to their July 2025 State Pension and benefit payments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that around 12 million pensioners will receive their payments as usual, with no delays due to bank holidays. A new cost-of-living boost through the Household … Read more
The UK’s tax office, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), is sending letters to around 370,000 people, mostly women, who may be owed an average of £7,859 due to a mistake in their pension records. The issue affects those who claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2000, especially stay-at-home mums who took time off work to … Read more
The UK government has launched a £4,200 Pension Credit boost in 2025 to help around 760,000 women, especially those born in the 1950s, who have faced financial struggles due to changes in the State Pension age. This benefit tops up low incomes, offering vital support as living costs rise. It also unlocks extra help like … Read more
A mother from Staffordshire has been ordered to repay over £20,000 in disability benefits after her own Facebook posts revealed she was not as unwell as she claimed. Sara Morris, 50, was caught out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when pictures showed her running in 5km and 10km races. The mum of … Read more
The UK government is stepping in to help people struggling with rising costs by offering a £200 Cost of Living Payment in July 2025. This one-off payment is part of the Household Support Fund (HSF), which has been extended to March 2026 with £742 million to support vulnerable households across England. With prices for food, … Read more