2026 Benefit Payment Dates and Cost of Living Help
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for state pensions and benefits, plus key cost of living support available. Find out about cold weather payments, energy help and benefit uprates.
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DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026: March 31 Deadline
The DWP's Winter Fuel Payment deadline is March 31, 2026. Find out if you're eligible for up to £300 and how to claim this tax-free heating help.
January 2026 UK Benefit Payment Dates & Support Guide
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for benefits and pensions, plus key cost of living support available. Find out about cold weather payments, energy help, and benefit uprating.
HMRC: Winter Fuel Payment Tax Delay for Pensioners
HMRC confirms pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check your status online.
HMRC Winter Fuel Payment tax update for pensioners
HMRC says pensioners do not need to declare 2025 Winter Fuel Payments on their 2024-25 tax return. Repayments for higher earners will be due in 2026. Check if you're affected.
Winter Fuel Payment deadline: Claim missing £300
The final deadline to report a missing Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 is fast approaching. Here's how to contact the DWP if you haven't received yours.
Winter Fuel Payment Deadline: Claim £300 by Jan 28
The final deadline to report missing Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 is approaching. Find out how to contact the DWP if you haven't received your payment by January 28, 2026.
Tory leader warns Scottish welfare system is 'out of control'
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warns the SNP's 'light touch' welfare approach is a fraud risk, with benefit spending forecast to reach £10bn a year. Read his party's proposals for cuts.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered in 400+ UK Postcodes
Over 674,000 UK households are eligible for a £25 Cold Weather Payment as sub-zero temperatures hit. Check if your postcode is on the list and see the eligibility criteria.
NYC MetroCard ends as OMNY contactless payment takes over
New York City's iconic MetroCard is being retired on 31 December 2025, ending a 31-year era. The transit system fully transitions to the OMNY contactless payment system, saving millions annually. Discover the legacy and the future.
Claim Your £50 Nationwide Payment Before Jan 1st
Nationwide Building Society urges eligible members to claim a free £50 payment. Check your account or cheque post before the January 1, 2026 deadline to avoid missing out.
January 2026 Payment Dates for Benefits and Pensions
Essential guide to January 2026 payment dates for Universal Credit, state pension and other benefits, plus key cost of living support available. Find out what help you can claim.
DWP pays benefits early for millions over Christmas
Millions in the UK will receive DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension early due to the Christmas bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Christmas 2025 benefit payment dates changed by DWP
The DWP has announced altered payment dates for benefits and State Pensions over Christmas 2025. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
FCA to let banks set their own contactless payment limits
UK banks can soon set custom contactless limits. New FCA rules from March 19 aim to boost convenience while keeping fraud protections. Discover how this affects your spending.
3 DWP Winter Benefits for Heating Bills
The DWP highlights Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment to help UK households with energy costs this winter. Check your eligibility now.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
DWP: Millions cannot claim £25 cold weather payment
The DWP reveals millions won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment due to specific eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and what alternative support is available in Scotland.
Benefits Not Eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payment 2025
As a cold snap hits the UK, discover which DWP benefits do not qualify for the £25 Cold Weather Payment and what support is available in Scotland instead. Check your eligibility now.
DWP £25 Cold Weather Payment Warning Issued
Benefit recipients urged to check bank statements for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and how to spot the payment code. Don't miss out!
DWP confirms £10 tax-free Christmas bonus
Millions on benefits like Universal Credit and PIP will receive an automatic £10 tax-free payment in early December. Check if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Indonesia's New Digital Payment System for Tourists
Indonesia rolls out a new digital payment pack for tourists in Bali, offering instant SIM and e-wallet access. A major step towards a cashless society for over 1.5 million Australian visitors.
Five groups not eligible for winter fuel payment
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.
DWP November 2025 Payment Dates: Pensions & Benefits
Millions of Britons await crucial DWP payments including State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP in November 2025. Get the complete schedule and cost of living update.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Rangers and Celtic clash over VAR and refereeing standards
Explosive fallout as Rangers and Celtic clash over refereeing standards after dramatic League Cup semi-final, with VAR at the centre of the storm.
St Mirren's steel proves substance beats sexy football
Discover how St Mirren FC is redefining success in Scottish football with their gritty, determined approach that proves substance often trumps style in the beautiful game.
SNP leadership crisis as John Swinney faces internal rebellion
Exclusive: Senior SNP figures challenge John Swinney's leadership as party faces critical questions about independence strategy and policy direction amid growing internal tensions.
DWP confirms £299 Cost of Living Payment dates
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the crucial payment dates for millions of households awaiting the final £299 Cost of Living support this winter.
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