If a person receives PIP and they work at the same time, they may also be able to get the disability element of working tax credit. This can provide payments of up to £3,200 a year or up to £4,610 if the
Danny Kruger, the Conservative MP for Devizes, responded to these calls, acknowledging there were issues with legacy benefits but the government’s stance was the right one: “The Right Honourable gentleman raised the suggestion for his Select Committee in his report earlier this
Speaking during the news-you-can-use segment of the money programme, the financial journalist and campaigner commented on the reductions. “On Tuesday, NS&I slashed its rates. Many of them were best-buys beforehand. They’re gone, and just look how low they are,” he said. “From
Universal Credit claims have surged in recent months, as Britons have felt the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The payment, which is overseen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is intended to help with households’ living costs. Those in receipt
PIP is currently overseen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which is responsible for ensuring claimants receive the amount to which they are entitled. The sum of money is likely to help these individuals with day-to-day living costs, or potentially
State pension claimants could be eligible for a Christmas bonus in the coming weeks which could be very helpful in the current climate. The bonus is a one-off tax free payment of £10 which will arrive before the big day. It is
PIP is designed to provide financial support to individuals with a disability or long-term ill health. The amount a person ultimately receives is dependent on how their condition affects them, rather than the condition itself. Regardless, the financial support can be potentially
Even if a person is on a pre-pay or pay-as-you-go electricity meter, they can still qualify for the discount. Those in the broader group would need to apply directly to their electricity supplier. Universal Credit claimants may find themselves wondering whether they
The rise in the number of Universal Credit claims comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has seen millions feel a financial impact. And while lockdown measures vary across UK, restrictions are ongoing, meaning many may well be wondering how they will
Key changes are needed in the Universal Credit system to make sure “as much money is going into people’s pockets as is possible”, a campaigner has warned. Cathy Warren, manager at 38 Degrees, spoke to the Daily Express about the dangers of