£28 Weekly Scottish Child Payments Confirmed for Monday Despite Bank Holiday Thursday, June 11, 2026 scottishchildpayment bankholiday benefits socialsecurityscotland dwp payments support childbenefit eligibility sanctions Scottish households set to receive the Scottish Child Payment can rest assured that the upcoming Bank Holiday on Monday, June 15, will not disrupt their benefits. Social Security Scotland has confirmed that payments will be … Read More
DWP Replaces Three Benefits with £3,500 Bereavement Support Payment Lump Sum Monday, June 1, 2026 dwp bereavement benefits lumpsum support nationalinsurance pensions claim eligibility payments The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has consolidated three previous bereavement benefits into a single payment known as the Bereavement Support Payment. This change aims to provide clearer support to families grieving … Read More
State Pensioners Concerned They Are Missing Nearly £750 in DWP Payments Saturday, May 30, 2026 pension statepension dwp nationalinsurance serps retirement eligibility payments pensioners contributions State pensioners have raised concerns about missing nearly £750 from their pension payments, following changes to eligibility criteria. In a letter to the Telegraph’s Pensions Doctor, a state pensioner shared their confusion … Read More
People Under 67 with Caring Responsibilities Urged to Check £86 Weekly Carer’s Allowance Entitlement Thursday, May 28, 2026 carers allowance benefits pensions caring caregiving eligibility nicredits uk dwp If you are caring for a loved one and are under the state pension age, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance—a weekly payment of £86.45—as well as National Insurance credits that boost your future state pension. BBC … Read More
DWP to Award State Pensioners Born Before 1946 a Generous £111 Top-Up Payment in May Thursday, May 14, 2026 pensions statepension dwp over80pension retirement benefits uk seniorcitizens eligibility payments If you were born before 1946 and are aged 80 or over, you might be eligible for a significant top-up payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The ‘Over 80 Pension’ provides up to £110.75 per week to those who … Read More
DWP Updates Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility Dates for 2026–2027 Monday, May 11, 2026 dwp winterfuelpayment pensions eligibility tax benefits statepension hmrc ukgovernment finances The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the qualifying birth dates for the Winter Fuel Payment for the 2026 to 2027 season. Previously, those born before 22 September 1959 were eligible for the payment, but the … Read More