The State Pension provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.
People claiming certain DWP benefits or Working Tax Credits could qualify for £1,200 bonus
29.12.2021 - 17:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nearly six million people across the UK are currently claiming Universal Credit with a further estimated five million households receiving additional financial support through Working Tax Credits.
As a result of changes introduced to the taper rate and work allowance rules at the end of November, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that around 500,000 households may now be eligible for Universal Credit when they didn’t before.
However, many people claiming benefits are not
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