UK Households to Receive Early Christmas Bonus from DWP Wednesday, November 19, 2025 dwp christmas benefits payment bonus uk inflation pip disability pension This winter, thousands of UK households will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), providing some extra support during the holiday season. The payment, designed to assist those on … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More
DWP Confirms One-Off Christmas Bonus for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance Claimants Sunday, November 16, 2025 christmasbonus pip dla attendanceallowance dwp disability benefits pensioners universalcredit payments The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that a special one-off Christmas Bonus payment will be credited to the bank accounts of people receiving certain disability benefits in the coming weeks. This extra £10 … Read More
New DWP PIP Test Helps Claimants Assess Eligibility Under Proposed Points Threshold Sunday, November 16, 2025 pip dwp welfare benefits assessment eligibility disability review pointsthreshold personalindependencepayment Individuals receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) can now use a new online tool to see if they meet the proposed eligibility criteria under upcoming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms. Labour Party … Read More
Bilston Mum's Nightmare After Cowboy Builder Leaves Ceiling Leaking and Project Unfinished Sunday, November 16, 2025 bilston builder renovation scam disability homeimprovement construction fraud legal compensation Verona Langston, a 62-year-old Bilston mum, has endured a relentless ‘daily hell’ after hiring cowboy builder Neil Parker to convert an extension into a downstairs bedroom and shower room. Commissioned in April … Read More
DWP Offers Up to £187 Weekly for 13 Cardiovascular Conditions Through Personal Independence Payments Saturday, November 15, 2025 dwp pip cardiovascular benefits disability payments health hypertension arrhythmia ischaemia The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 13 cardiovascular conditions that make individuals eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), providing up to £187.45 per week in financial support. Personal … Read More