DWP confirm when cost of living payments worth £1,000 will land in bank accounts

The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2021, 3.3 million people aged 65 years and over were living alone in England and Wales, with around 337,000 single pensioner households recorded in Scotland. Navigating the ongoing cost of living crisis can be challenging for any household, but for older people on their own it’s essential that they are claiming all the additional financial support they are entitled to.

Spring is nearly on the horizon, but before the end of February, the UK could face another spell of freezing cold and unpredictable weather.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has responded to an online petition calling for the UK Government not to use new proposed powers to access bank accounts of people receiving State Pension payments. More than 12,600 people have signed the petition, however, the DWP’s written response clarifies the new measures and the types of State Pension bank accounts that may flag up for review due to potential fraud or error.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that around 700,000 people on Tax Credits and no other qualifying benefit have started to receive the final cost of living payment of £299. Payments will be made automatically on weekdays between February 16 and 22, 2024.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across Great Britain, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is administered by the UK Government and is available for those who have reached the eligible retirement age - currently 66 for both men and women - who have accrued at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that enforcement times against parents not paying child maintenance will be slashed from six months to as little as six weeks. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride MP said the reforms will mean parents who dodge the financial responsibilities they have for their children will be “quickly held to account”.

Hundreds of thousands of households in receipt of Tax Credits and no other qualifying benefits will receive the final cost of living payment worth £299 between February 16 and 22, 2024. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is making the payments automatically to eligible Tax Credits claimants, so there’s no need for anyone to apply.

Some essential money changes will take place throughout February that could affect your personal finances.

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There is more bad weather on the way for the United Kingdom as it prepares for another round of high winds and heavy rain just hours after Storm Isha. The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Jocelyn is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (January 23).

Anybody who is struggling to pay their energy bills amid the ongoing cost of living crisis could be eligible for some vital financial support from British Gas.

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A new online petition is calling for reforms to Carer’s Allowance, a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Petition creator, Austin Powell-Allen, proposes that the benefit should be paid at a rate to match 35 hours at 50 per cent of the National Living Wage rate.

Ellie Leach has confirmed the status of her 'relationship' with Vito Coppola after he told her he was 'going nowhere' when their Strictly Come Dancing journey comes to an end. The pair have been subject to romance rumours for months after being partnered in the BBC One dance contest last year.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of May last year, there were nearly 1.5 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. The data also indicated that over 132,600 people living in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through the benefit.

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