DWP told to make Pension Credit ‘automatic’ for millions of state pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged to make Pension Credit automatic for millions of state…
If you cash in your pension early can you qualify for council tax benefits later? STEVE WEBB replies
This might sound a bit cheeky… I work 30 hours a week just above minimum wage. I am…
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment date changes due next month
Full list of benefits set to be affected by a bank holiday next month. The bank holiday on…
I received a DWP text about claiming Winter Fuel Payment – is it real? STEVE WEBB issues scam alert
By STEVE WEBB FOR THIS IS MONEY Updated: 02:00 EDT, 21 July 2025 I’ve been in contact with…
DWP deductions are starving people and destroying mental health
For too many people relying on Universal Credit, the harsh reality of benefit overpayments is pushing them further…
DWP benefits to be paid early next month if your payment date falls on certain day
The August bank holiday will fall on Monday 25 this year – which will impact the payment dates…
Coronation Street star went from ‘having everything’ to living ‘below breadline’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
One of the most iconic Coronation Street stars ended up relying on benefits and living “below the breadline”…
State pension is NOT an entitlement – Labour free to means test YOURS | Personal Finance | Finance
In March, I delivered some unwelcome news: the state pension isn’t an entitlement. It’s a state benefit, just…
DWP benefit and pension payment dates for July 2025
Payment dates of benefits can be affected by bank holidays and weekends, and the State Pension is paid…
£200 summer cost of living payments and you don’t have to be claiming benefits
Households alerted to one-off payments to help with cost of living pressuresFamilies may be able to get cost…