New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that 13 million people across the UK are now claiming State Pension, including 1.1 million in Scotland. The State Pension rates are set…
The Universal Credit website has gone down today (March 5), leaving thousands of claimants unable to log in. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded with a brief eight-word message: “Sorry, the…
Many users have reported issues accessing Gov.uk and HMRC websites since early this morning, according to Downdetector. The outages have affected people trying to log in, use the Gov.uk app, and access key government…
Millions of UK benefit claimants, including those receiving Child Benefit, will see their payment dates change in April 2025 due to the Easter bank holidays. If you rely on benefits, it is essential to…
A new disability benefit is set to launch in Scotland as the Scottish Government takes over the administration of disability payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The new scheme, called Scottish…
With the rising cost of living putting pressure on households, Birmingham City Council has reopened applications for its £200 hardship grants. These payments aim to help residents struggling with essential expenses like food, water,…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has tightened its review process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, leading to a significant number of rejections. In the financial year 2023-2024, nearly 46% of claims…
The UK Government has extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) until the end of March 2025, offering financial aid to those struggling with essential costs like food, energy bills, and other daily expenses. The…
The UK Government has announced a new initiative to help people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions receive faster treatment and return to work. This plan, part of the ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper, aims to…