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As winter is coming, many families have to face the issue of rising heating costs mainly those who have disabled children and young people. To overcome this situation, Social Security Scotland announced the Child Winter Heating Payment. By this year, the payment will be increased by £251.50 and provide additional benefits to the families as … Read more

EDF Energy provides a £150 discount to eligible customers as part of the government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme. This initiative, in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), aims to support households struggling with energy costs during the colder months. Advertisement Eligible customers will automatically receive this one-off payment without the need to apply. Starting … Read more

The reviews of Personal Independence Payment have increased by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which claims to expect major modifications in Labour’s initial budget. These reforms aim to simplify the system of benefits and to make certain claims of accuracy, which affects the thousands of recipients of PIP across the UK. Advertisement In 2016, … Read more

Through the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) movement, over 3.8 million women born in the 1950s who suffered financial hardship as a result of changes to the State Pension age are receiving financial support. Many of these women found themselves in unanticipated financial trouble as a result of the pension age being raised from … Read more

With October 2024 drawing near, UK households will need to get ready for several significant financial changes that may have far-reaching effects. Energy bills, cell phone roaming fees, fraud protections, and important tax deadlines are just a few of the topics covered by these revisions. Many of these changes are related to the Department for … Read more

Many households in the UK are experiencing unprecedented financial difficulty as a result of the rising cost of living. Increasing costs for energy, food, and other expenses have made it impossible to fund even the most basic needs. To assist low-income households throughout the crisis, the UK government has extended its Household Support Fund (HSF) … Read more

With the cost of living crisis severely hurting many households, particularly retirees, the UK government offers a variety of financial subsidies to help those who are most vulnerable manage rising prices. One of these safety nets is the Winter Fuel Payment, which is meant to help pensioners manage their heating costs over the winter. Advertisement … Read more

Paying for essentials like food, housing, and utilities has become increasingly challenging for low-income families in the UK due to the ongoing problem of rising living costs. From October 2022 to August 2023, inflation was as high as 11.1 percent, but it has since fallen to 2.2 percent annually. The only thing that has changed … Read more