Nation’s biggest benefits blackspot revealed – with more than half receiving handouts …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE nation’s biggest benefits blackspot, where more than half get handouts, can today be revealed to be in Grimsby. Fifty three per cent of working age adults who live in the East Marsh area of the port town pocket … Read more
Little-known TV licence rule means nearly 1million households could save £174 a year ahead of bill hike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A LITTLE-KNOWN TV licence rule means that nearly 1million households could save £159 a year. However, hundreds of thousands are eligible for a free TV licence but aren’t claiming it, according to previous research by Policy … Read more
Map reveals worst councils for sending bailiffs to chase overpaid housing benefit – how to challenge it …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A MAP has revealed the worst local authorities for sending bailiffs to chase overpaid housing benefit. Around 2.7million households in England and Wales had a knock at the door from debt collectors last year, research … Read more
DWP issues major update on Universal Credit shake-up ahead of six benefits being axed for good …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE Department for Work and Pensions has issued a major update ahead of six benefits being scrapped. Two million people on six legacy benefits are gradually moving to Universal Credit under a process known as managed … Read more
Scams & Scandals: Who were the gang members involved in Britain’s biggest case of benefit fraud? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FIVE scammers orchestrated benefit fraud on a scale never seen before in the UK, swindling the UK government of over £53 million in Universal Credit claims. The case is featured in an episode of the … Read more
Thousands of Scots to get early benefit payments before Christmas as exact dates revealed …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of Scots are to get their benefit payments early next month. The festive period is upon us which means the schedule for receiving some financial support will change. 1 Thousands of Scots are to get their … Read more
Keir’s benefits blitz will cost you MILLIONS and brutal Budget tax raid means there’s no ‘work’ to get back to, MPs slam …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MINISTERS were accused last night accused of “kicking the can down the road” over failing to urgently act on the bulging benefits bill. Senior Tories hit out saying delaying … Read more
The nine key money dates and changes coming in December including DWP Christmas bonus and cold weather payments …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DECEMBER is often the most expensive month of the year for many families. Whether it’s having the heating on higher because the temperature has dropped or the cost of Christmas festivities, it’s no … Read more
Thousands of pensioners to get automatic £200 in bank account after Winter Fuel Payment withdrawn …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of pensioners are in line for £200 free cash after having their Winter Fuel Payment axed. The help comes via the Household Support Fund which is worth £421million to councils across England. Each council has been … Read more
Thousands with disabilities or health conditions can apply for cost of living payments from tomorrow – are you eligible? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FROM tomorrow, thousands of people with disabilities or other debilitating conditions will be eligible to apply for cost-of-living support. The Government’s Household Support Fund worth £421 million has been split among councils … Read more