PIP, State Pension and other DWP benefit claimants to receive bonus payment before Christmas

The UK Government was accused of "robbing" millions of pensioners as it rejected proposals from the House of Lords to retain the triple lock on State Pensions instead of implementing a rule change in April.

New research by Age UK has found that an estimated 1.25 million women who are claiming State Pension are living below the breadline, the equivalent to one in five.

Benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are usually paid on a regular basis directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.

More than two million benefit claimants could be due £1,500 in back payments if the UK Government loses a legal case due to be heard next week on whether it was fair to exclude people on legacy benefits from extra Covid support.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need help with daily living tasks or getting around outside the home as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition.

More than two million benefit claimants could be due £1,500 in back payments if the UK Government loses a legal case due to be heard later this month on whether it was fair to exclude people on legacy benefits from extra Covid support.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that up to one million pensioners in households across the UK may be entitled to Pension Credit, but are not claiming the benefit.

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement this December under new legislation passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament last month.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for over 12.4 million 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.

Billie Eilish played the part of Sally in “The Nightmare Before Christmas” concert event, held in Los Angeles’ Banc of California Stadium.

Billie Eilish performed as part of the Nightmare Before Christmas live-to-film concert on Friday night, playing the role of Sally.The show was held at Los Angeles’ Banc Of California Stadium, with a second taking place tonight (October 31). For the concert, Eilish performed ‘Sally’s Song’ and a duet with Danny Elfman’s character Jack Skellington, ‘Simply Meant To Be’.

Belt it out! Composer Danny Elfman assembled a star-studded lineup for a live performance of The Nightmare Before Christmas, including teen sensation Billie Eilish.

On Friday, Oct. 29, Danny Elfman presented a live stage presentation of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, Tim Burton’s iconic animated Disney musical for which Elfman composed the music and sang as protagonist Jack Skellington.

Family members who provided free childcare in person, over the phone or by video call over the last year during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns can apply for National Insurance(NI) credits to be added to their State Pension.

More than £1 billion-worth of State Pension has been underpaid due to repeated human errors which were almost inevitable amid complex rules and outdated IT systems, a spending watchdog recently highlighted in a new report.

The State Pension age is regularly reviewed to make sure that it is affordable and fair as people are living longer and spending a greater proportion of their adult life in retirement than in the past.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that up to one million pensioner households across the UK may be entitled to Pension Credit, but are not claiming the benefit.

The amount Brits get paid in State Pension is set to change in 2022.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need help with daily living tasks or getting around outside the home as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition.