Thousands of state pensioners and self-employed workers in the UK are being urged to check their National Insurance (NI) records after reports emerged that HMRC has wrongly refunded Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs). This error could cost individuals up to £340 a Continue reading
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DWP Adds Surprise £94 Boost To State Pension Payments For Retirees
In a surprising yet encouraging update, state pensioners are seeing an additional £94 per year added to their payments, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) releases new data showing that the gender pension Continue reading
HMRC Addresses £1,000 Purchase Reporting Claims Ahead of 2026 Changes
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a formal statement following widespread social media claims that all purchases over £1,000 will be “automatically reported” to the tax authorities from 1 January 2026. Posts circulating on Facebook and TikTok, some with hundreds of Continue reading
DWP Reveals Extent of PIP Payment Changes – How Many Are Affected?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published new figures showing how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards are being adjusted during routine and change-of-circumstances reviews. Many claimants worry about losing benefits or receiving lower Continue reading
Hundreds Of Thousands UK Households Missing £1,354 Benefit – Don’t Be One Of Them!
In 2025, over 214,000 UK households are missing out on £1,354 per year in Child Benefit payments, according to recent figures from HMRC. This is a sharp increase of 66,000 unclaimed cases compared to just five years ago. But what’s even more alarming Continue reading
Free Bus Pass After DWP Reforms- Who Can Still Get One In 2025?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently rolled out changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility, sparking concerns about access to free bus passes across the UK. However, many disabled individuals, older citizens, and others still remain eligible for concessionary travel schemes despite Continue reading
Four Emergency Advance Payments from DWP to Assist Universal Credit Claimants in Urgent Situations
If you’re receiving Universal Credit and facing urgent financial hardship, you may be eligible for an advance payment from the UK Government. These interest-free advances, offered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), can Continue reading
£400 Bonus Payments Coming In 2025 For UK Families – Check If You Qualify And When You’ll Be Paid
As the cost of living crisis continues into 2025, the UK government has announced £400 bonus payments for eligible families to help offset rising expenses. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide financial relief to households hardest hit Continue reading
UK £200 Household Support Fund In August 2025 – Who Can Apply And How To Get It
As the cost of living crisis continues to challenge families across the UK, the government has extended the Household Support Fund £200 August 2025 to provide urgent financial relief. This short-term support aims to help low-income households Continue reading