MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more
THOUSANDS can expect to see their benefit payments land earlier than usual next week. Households on Universal Credit, child benefit and tax credits are among those affected. 1 Thousands of benefits are being issued early next weekCredit: Alamy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)… Full list of benefits including Universal Credit paid EARLY next week …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Hard-up households have just one day to apply for bill support worth £225 …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> HARD-UP households have just one day left to apply for a free cash grant to help with energy bills and other costs. Cash-strapped families can get access to the money through the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF). 1 Close-up as … Read more
All the extra state pension payments landing in bank accounts this month worth up to £465 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> STATE Pensioners could be in line for a windfall worth up to £465 this month. The cash comes via the Winter Fuel Payment, Cold Weather Payments and Warm Home Discount. 1 State pensioners could be … Read more
State Pensioners missing out on Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland could still get up to £200 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTS pensioners who have missed out on support for their heating costs could still receive help. Nearly one million OAPs across the country are ineligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. 1 OAPs in lower-income households … Read more
Thousands of Scots can claim £60 heating payment to help with energy bills this winter …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of Scots could pocket a £60 bonus with a one-off heating payment this winter. With households across the country bracing for the coldest December of the decade, folk are feeling the crunch of rising energy … Read more
Eight benefits that can qualify for extra £150 energy bill discount this winter …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE Warm Homes Discount Scheme (WHDS) is a one-off reduction on your energy bills worth £150. Last year, the government says it delivered almost £5million rebates to people across Great Britain. 1 The Warm Home Discount is worth … Read more
Every pensioner in Scotland to get Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 next year …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of pensioners are set to receive the Winter Fuel Payment next year. The Scottish Government confirmed this afternoon that retirees in the country would be entitled to the cash boost. 1 Residents in Scotland will … 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