Benefits

King Charles is looking for students to live and work at Sandringham

King Charles looking for students to live and work at Sandringham Sam Johnson

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week.

Benefit claimants will be hit by another payment shake-up this week Sophie Wills

More than six million households will be eligible for the £150 disability cost of living payment, with the money set to start hitting bank accounts from next month.

Exact date six million people will get £150 cost of living payment Sophie Wills

The Government announced a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the private rental sector in England this week, which is estimated to impact around 11 million tenants and landlords across the country.

Renters’ Reform Bill: Pros and cons explained - what it means for you Sophie Wills

The first cost of living payments of 2023 started to hit bank accounts in April in what was a welcome cash boost for millions of Brits amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

When will the next cost of living payment be paid and who is eligible? Sophie Wills

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants have payment change coming up Sophie Wills

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story - Who was Jacqueline Avant? Beth Franklin

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants are set to be hit by another payment shake-up this week. If you’re claiming benefits, you may find your payments arrive earlier than normal.

Universal Credit and benefit claimants hit by another payment change Sophie Wills

Martin Lewis has warned nearly one million pensioner households of their last chance to sign up for pension credit that will trigger eligibility for the £301 cost of living payment.

Martin Lewis warns pensioners of last chance to claim vital cash boost Sophie Wills

Can benefits or universal credit debt be waived by DWP? Tribunal forces government to release appeal criteria

How to appeal DWP benefits debt repayments - criteria considered Will Millar

Benefits payments earlier in April due to the May bank holiday (Photo: Adobe)

Thousands will receive benefits early this week- what you need to know Sophie Wills

Taz Aldeek was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and had to spend 18 months on benefits before he finally secured his dream job as a barrister.

Man who spent months on benefits lands dream job as a barrister Sophie Wills

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week Sophie Wills

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer Chelsie Sewell

Deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th.

Town Hall Rich List 2023: see which local authorities made the list Patrick Hollis

Around eight million people across the UK will be getting the £900 cost of living payment over the next year, but only certain benefits qualify for the cash boost.

Benefits that don’t qualify for the £301 cost of living payment Sophie Wills

Millions of people on benefits are set to get a cash boost as payments rise in line with inflation rates - full list of what will increase and how much you’ll get.

Benefit payments set to increase for millions - full list Sophie Wills

All the major financial changes happening in April - full list Sophie Wills

Millions of UK households will receive a £301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. It is the first of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24. There will also be further payments worth £150 for eligible people with disabilities and £300 for pensioners due later this year, meaning some people will receive up to £1,350 in direct payments.

Cost of living payment: Week cash will land for a million claimants Sophie Wills

Easter is fast approaching and while many will welcome the bank holiday break, it can affect benefit payment dates - so be sure to check if you’re affected.

Easter 2023 benefit payment dates for Universal Credit and more Sophie Wills

Cost of Living spring payments are set to be rolled out over the next month or so - Credit: Adobe

10 ways to claim extra money for households on Universal Credit Dennis Morton

National Home Buyers Week: The six steps to getting on the property ladder first-time buyers should know

Six steps to getting on property ladder first-time buyers should know Will Millar

A new trend doing the rounds on Tiktok claims to improve your sleep by listening to ‘colour noise’

What is Tiktok’s colour noise trend & how it can improve your sleep Chelsie Sewell

Retailing at around £40, the Peace Lily is a little pricey but may prove a worthy investment for many during the cost of living crisis.

This £40 plant will rid your home of mould and dust, according to NASA Sophie Wills

Why not make your New Year resolution to help out as an animal charity volunteer (photo: Adobe)

Make 2023 a year in which you support PDSA Nigel Booth

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court Chelsie Sewell

An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Coal mine to be subject to legal challenge from environmental group Patrick Hollis

DWP are set to axe six benefits by 2024 as they are being replaced by Universal Credit (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP to scrap these six benefits by 2024 - full list Sophie Wills

DWP staff are set to walk out on strike for two weeks over Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

DWP staff set to strike for two weeks over Christmas Sophie Wills

Alison Preest with food she has made for her YouTube channel ‘cooking on benefits’. A savvy mum reveals the shopping and cooking hacks that enable her to cook meals for her family for as little - as 75p.

Savvy mum reveals how to make Christmas dinner for £2.50 per person Sophie Wills

The DWP has revealed when the second cost of living payment will land in Bristol bank accounts.

Update for people who have not received second cost of living payment Sophie Wills

Greggs has announced various stores across Manchester will now open until the late evening with a new dinner menu set to roll out across the region.

How long will free Greggs deal last? Beth Franklin

A shopping trolley is pictured at a Waitrose supermarket in London.

Waitrose free coffee deal is back - how to claim, when does it start? Sophie Wills

There are schemes available to help you get onto the housing ladder

What help can I get if I want to buy a home? Here are 5 schemes Jon Peake

A man walks past a sign with the email address of ‘universal credit’ outside a Job Centre.

Universal Credit rule change that impacts thousands explained Sophie Wills

Top 20 elements to the perfect walk Richard Jenkins

UK-wide superfast programme pushed broadband speeds up a gear for 5.5 million homes. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Upgrading to superfast broadband could boost your home's value by up to £3,500 Jon Ball

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ... Iain Leggat

Benefits to be capped for thousands of struggling families - here's why Sarah Wilson

Here are the favourite hobbies in lockdown Gay Bolton

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